Rachel G. Simpson
( out of 454 reviews )

Rachel G. Simpson, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Midvalley Health Center

Murray
801-581-2955

  • Dr. Simpson specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma—including the newest micro-invasive techniques such as iStent, GATT and Xen Gel Stent—as well as cataracts and advanced anterior segment surgeries.

    Get to know Dr. Simpson by watching her profile video.

    Dr. Simpson also serves as the Moran Eye Center's vice-chair of education.

    Specialties

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 454 reviews )

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    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    September 27, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr Simpson is a very trusting doctor listens very well with very good understanding of your needs

    September 26, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr. Simpson is a very kind and understanding person.

    September 26, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Very good doctor.

    September 25, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Very knowledgeable, kind. Listens to patients concerns & readily answers questions. Highly recommend her.

    September 18, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr Simpson is a gem. She's smart, she's thorough, she's up to date in all things eye related, and she's efficient. I really respect her diagnosis and recommendations for caring for my eyes.

    September 05, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Very professional, helpful and friendly.

    July 24, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    very thoughtful and completely understandable.

    July 23, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Great Dr.

    July 19, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr. Simpson was well prepared and listened to my concerns. Appropriate test were completed and reviewed.

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  • Dr. Simpson specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma—including the newest micro-invasive techniques such as iStent, GATT and Xen Gel Stent—as well as cataracts and advanced anterior segment surgeries.

    Get to know Dr. Simpson by watching her profile video.

    Dr. Simpson also serves as the Moran Eye Center's vice-chair of education.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences -Primary

    Education history

    Fellowship Glaucoma - University of Utah, Moran Eye Center Fellow
    Ophthalmology - University of California, Davis Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - Banner University Hospital, The University of Arizona, Phoenix Intern
    Medicine - University of Arizona College of Medicine M.D.
    Graduate Training Biology - Arizona State University Postbaccalaureate Studies
    Political Science - Arizona State University B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Ayesha A, Wallace RT, Mai AP, Simpson RG, Chaya CJ (2023). Iris atrophy after administration of Dexycu: Additional evidence and possible mechanism for a rare complication. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep, 30, 101806. (Read full article)
    2. Burton E, Jebaraj A, Eddington D, Brintz BJ, Simpson RG, Pettey JH (2022). Gender Representation Among Presenters in Ophthalmology Subspecialties in 2019: A Retrospective Review. Am J Ophthalmol, 242, 18-25. (Read full article)
    3. Cabrera MT, Christopher KL, Collins ME, Ing E, Sun G, Pettey JH, Simon SS, Sridhar J, Soohoo JR, Simpson RG, Ding L, Pineles SL (2021). Utilizing a Professionalism Mentor to Address Sexual Harassment in Academic Ophthalmology. J Acad Ophthalmol (2017), 13(1), e11-e18. (Read full article)

    Letter

    1. Levin AM, Chaya CJ, Simpson RG (2020). The burden of required preoperative history/physicals on veterans undergoing cataract surgery. [Letter to the editor]. J Cataract Refract Surg, 46(6), 918. (Read full article)

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