Distinguished in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Joseph M. Simonett

Ophthalmology
U of U Health
University Of Utah Adult Services
50 N Medical Dr, 
Salt Lake City, UT 
Accepting New Patients
9 Years of Experience

Distinguished in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
U of U Health
University Of Utah Adult Services
50 N Medical Dr, 
Salt Lake City, UT 
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Overview

Joseph Simonett is an Ophthalmologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Simonett has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Simonett is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 32 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 3 articles in the study of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

Graduate Year
2016
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in UT
Hospital Affiliations
University Of Utah Hospital And Clinics
Providence St Vincent Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH ADULT SERVICES
50 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84132
Call: 801-585-6387

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.


32 Total Publications

Long-term results of conservative and surgical treatment of congenital x-linked retinoschisis: A retrospective multicentre international study.
Long-term results of conservative and surgical treatment of congenital x-linked retinoschisis: A retrospective multicentre international study.
Journal: Acta ophthalmologica
Published: May 10, 2025
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50 N Medical Dr, 
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    • Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
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