Distinguished in Cataract

Dr. Brian E. Zaugg

Ophthalmology
Intermountain Health
U Of U Ophthalmology - Riverton
Riverton, UT 
Accepting New Patients
15 Years of Experience
Distinguished in Cataract
Intermountain Health
U Of U Ophthalmology - Riverton
Riverton, UT 
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Overview

Brian Zaugg is an Ophthalmologist in Riverton, Utah. Dr. Zaugg has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Keratoconus, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Zaugg is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 51 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 17 articles in the study of Cataract.

Graduate Institution
University Of Utah School Of Medicine, 2011
Residency
John A Moran Eye Center-University of Utah HSC
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
John A Moran Eye Center-University of Utah HSC
Hospital Affiliations
Primary Children's Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

U of U Ophthalmology - Riverton
Riverton, UT 84065
Call: 801-581-2352
Other Locations
University of Utah Farmington Health Center
165 North University Avenue, Farmington, UT 84025
Call: 801-213-3200

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Clinical Trials

Long-term Suppressive Valacyclovir Treatment for Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
Long-term Suppressive Valacyclovir Treatment for Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 07, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 4

51 Total Publications

Severe intraocular pressure rise after implantable collamer lens implantation.
Severe intraocular pressure rise after implantable collamer lens implantation.
Journal: Journal of cataract and refractive surgery
Published: August 26, 2024
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