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Rachel G. Simpson
Rating: 4.9 of 5
( out of 776 reviews )

Rachel G. Simpson, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Midvalley Health Center

Moran Eye Center
243 East 6100 South
Murray , UT 84107
  • 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 .

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

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 4.9 out of 5
    4.9 /5
    ( out of 776 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

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

    Patient Comments

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    October 31, 2025
    MIDVALLEY
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Rachel Simpson is fantastic. I'm so glad she is my eye doctor. I never had anyone who actually cared before.

    October 29, 2025
    MIDVALLEY
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Rachel Simpson and her team provide an amazing experience in vision restoration. It is a privilege to have her as my surgeon and I'd recommend her to everyone.

    October 29, 2025
    MIDVALLEY
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    She is very knowledgeable and through. She is also very friendly and easy to speak with

    October 26, 2025
    MIDVALLEY
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    She is a great doctor, I am pleased with her care.

    October 25, 2025
    MIDVALLEY
    Rating: 3 out of 5

    You're a statistic rather than an individual patient. My only concern is what's best for my eyes and vision. And I just don't feel that concern is being met.

    October 24, 2025
    MIDVALLEY
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    You will get excellent service.

    October 23, 2025
    MIDVALLEY
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    SHE is so knowledgeable and thoughtfully careful in how she goes about assessing and addressing my condition and how to go about taking care of it in the best way. When surgery was decided upon, she made a miracle masterpiece performing it!

    October 23, 2025
    MIDVALLEY
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I have a grocomma. She took care of me very carefully. I can trust her and I recommend her to the other patients.

    October 22, 2025
    MIDVALLEY
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr.Simpson has a true professional. I have been seeing her for four years. She has been absolutely one of the best. Thank you for the great care

  • 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 .

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

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences -Associate Professor (Clinical)

    Education history

    Fellowship Glaucoma - University of Utah, Moran Eye Center Fellow
    Residency Ophthalmology - University of California, Davis Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - Banner University Hospital, The University of Arizona, Phoenix Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Arizona College of Medicine M.D.
    Graduate Training Biology - Arizona State University Postbaccalaureate Studies
    Undergraduate 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. ()
    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. ()
    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. ()

    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. ()