Expertise in
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conditions

Dr. Rachel Simpson

Ophthalmology
Optum
University Of Utah Department Of Ophthalmology
65 S Mario Capecchi Dr Moran Eye Center, 
Salt Lake City, UT 
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13 Years of Experience
Expertise in
3
conditions
Optum
University Of Utah Department Of Ophthalmology
65 S Mario Capecchi Dr Moran Eye Center, 
Salt Lake City, UT 
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Overview

Rachel Simpson is an Ophthalmologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Simpson has been practicing medicine for over 13 years is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Simpson is currently accepting new patients.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
University Of Arizona, 2013
Residency
University of California Medical Center
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in AZ
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
Female

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Locations

University Of Utah Department Of Ophthalmology
65 S Mario Capecchi Dr Moran Eye Center, Salt Lake City, UT 84132
Call: 801-581-2352
Other Locations
Ophthalmology - Midvalley
Murray, UT 84107
Call: 801-585-3937

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.

17 Total Publications

The Flipped Classroom Effect: Improving Faculty and Resident Engagement and Satisfaction in Ophthalmology Residency.
The Flipped Classroom Effect: Improving Faculty and Resident Engagement and Satisfaction in Ophthalmology Residency.
Journal: Journal of surgical education
Published: May 19, 2025
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    • Glaucoma
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    • Cataract
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    • Ocular Hypertension (OHT)
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    • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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