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Austin S. Nakatsuka
( out of 609 reviews )

Austin S. Nakatsuka, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

John A. Moran Eye Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2352

South Jordan Health Center

Moran Eye Center
South Jordan
385-881-9288

  • Austin S. Nakatsuka, MD, is a glaucoma and cataract specialist. A gifted surgeon and former Moran Eye Center fellow, Nakatsuka completed a one-year fellowship in glaucoma and advanced cataract and iris surgery, training extensively with the late Alan S. Crandall, MD. Before that, he completed a one-year fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at Moran.

    A Hawaii native, Nakatsuka earned his medical degree at the Ογ½ΆΚΣΖ΅ of Hawaii and completed his ophthalmology residency at the Ογ½ΆΚΣΖ΅ of Texas Medical Branch/Houston Methodist Hospital in Galveston, Texas.

    He has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and served in a range of community activities, including as a volunteer physician for the Hawaii Salvation Army Drug Rehabilitation Clinic and the Navajo Nation in southern Utah. He rebuilt homes as part of Hurricane Harvey relief efforts in Houston and has served as a peer advisor with the American Indian Student Association at the Ογ½ΆΚΣΖ΅ of California, Los Angeles.

    In addition to his surgical and clinical practices at Moran’s main Ογ½ΆΚΣΖ΅ of Utah location and South Jordan clinic, Nakatsuka will dedicate a few weeks a year to working with Moran’s Global Outreach Division, providing care to underserved communities locally and internationally.

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    Specialties

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 609 reviews )

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

    Patient Comments

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    September 27, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    An excellent and thoughtful professional

    September 22, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    He explained everything very clearly. He is friendly and seems to really care

    September 21, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Nakatsuka was excellent

    September 20, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Extremely knowledgeable and professional.

    September 19, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    He is an excellent doctor and I would recommend him to another patient without hesitation.

    September 19, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Great and have good bed side manner sharp intelligent with high amount of caring.

    September 18, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Nak is very thorough and takes good care of me.

    September 18, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    I was relieved when I met him at the hospital. I felt he was concerned about my eyes and he would seek to do his best for me. I continued through my treatment to feel I was in good hands. After all it was my eyes. I appreciate this opportunity to say thank you.

    September 13, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    The doctor was very kind and helpful. He also gave me free samples of eye drops.

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  • Austin S. Nakatsuka, MD, is a glaucoma and cataract specialist. A gifted surgeon and former Moran Eye Center fellow, Nakatsuka completed a one-year fellowship in glaucoma and advanced cataract and iris surgery, training extensively with the late Alan S. Crandall, MD. Before that, he completed a one-year fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at Moran.

    A Hawaii native, Nakatsuka earned his medical degree at the Ογ½ΆΚΣΖ΅ of Hawaii and completed his ophthalmology residency at the Ογ½ΆΚΣΖ΅ of Texas Medical Branch/Houston Methodist Hospital in Galveston, Texas.

    He has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and served in a range of community activities, including as a volunteer physician for the Hawaii Salvation Army Drug Rehabilitation Clinic and the Navajo Nation in southern Utah. He rebuilt homes as part of Hurricane Harvey relief efforts in Houston and has served as a peer advisor with the American Indian Student Association at the Ογ½ΆΚΣΖ΅ of California, Los Angeles.

    In addition to his surgical and clinical practices at Moran’s main Ογ½ΆΚΣΖ΅ of Utah location and South Jordan clinic, Nakatsuka will dedicate a few weeks a year to working with Moran’s Global Outreach Division, providing care to underserved communities locally and internationally.

    Get to know Dr. Nakatsuka by watching his .

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences -Primary

    Education history

    Chief Resident Ophthalmology - Ογ½ΆΚΣΖ΅ of Texas Medical Branch/Houston Methodist Hospital Chief Resident
    Ophthalmology - Ογ½ΆΚΣΖ΅ of Texas Medical Branch/Houston Methodist Hospital Resident
    Residency Transitional Year - Hawaii Residency Programs, Inc. Resident
    Medicine - Ογ½ΆΚΣΖ΅ of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Psychobiology - Ογ½ΆΚΣΖ΅ of California, Los Angeles B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Letter

    1. Nakatsuka AS, Lin A (2020). Ocular management of acute Stevens-Johnson syndrome in a 14-month-old child. [Letter to the editor]. Can J Ophthalmol, 55(6), e213-e214. ()
    2. Nakatsuka AS, Mifflin MD (2020). Response to "Risk Factors for Dry Eye After Refractive Surgery". [Letter to the editor]. Cornea, 39(8), e22. ()