Expertise in
3
conditions

Dr. Ian F. Pitha

Ophthalmology
U of U Health
University Of Utah Adult Services
65 S Mario Capecchi Dr, 
Salt Lake City, UT 
22 Years of Experience

Expertise in
3
conditions
U of U Health
University Of Utah Adult Services
65 S Mario Capecchi Dr, 
Salt Lake City, UT 
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Overview

Ian Pitha is an Ophthalmologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Pitha has been practicing medicine for over 22 years is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Trabeculectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 36 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
University Of Maryland School Of Medicine, 2004
Residency
Washington University School of Medicine
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in MO
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
Wilmer Eye Institute-Johns Hopkins University
Hospital Affiliations
Primary Children's Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Tufts
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University of Utah Health
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Locations

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH ADULT SERVICES
65 S Mario Capecchi Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84132
Call: 801-581-2352

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.


36 Total Publications

Clinical Outcomes of Hydrus Microstent Implantation for Open-Angle Glaucoma: Results from a Large Academic Center.
Clinical Outcomes of Hydrus Microstent Implantation for Open-Angle Glaucoma: Results from a Large Academic Center.
Journal: Ophthalmology. Glaucoma
Published: August 08, 2025
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