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Austin S. Nakatsuka
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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 University of Hawaii and completed his ophthalmology residency at the University 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 University of California, Los Angeles.

    In addition to his surgical and clinical practices at Moran’s main University 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 .

    Specialties

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 1136 reviews )

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    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.

    March 31, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    A wonderful young doctor. He was very kind and cheerful. I have complete confidence in him He works very hard and seems to enjoy it. Thank you for letting me say kind words about him. [NAME REMOVED]

    March 30, 2025
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    He knows what he is doing and making sure I take care of my A1C to get it under control so I won't get any problems going threw the surgery. Thanks to

    March 29, 2025
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr Nakatsuka is a wonderful doctor who probably saved my vision. He is exceptionally caring and capable. We appreciate him very much.

    March 28, 2025
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr. Nakatsuka provides exceptional care.

    March 27, 2025
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Great

    March 23, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Excellent at his profession. Very thorough.

    March 22, 2025
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    I feel like I'm with a close and trusted friend who is personally concerned about me.

    March 20, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    A very caring thorough doctor. Knows his stuff and has taken great care of me

    March 20, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Nakatsuka is an exceptional Doctor. He is clear, concise, confident, and has appropriate bedside manner. Currently he is assisting my family navigate a case of congenital glaucoma with our toddler son - something that has been very difficult. I would highly recommend Dr. Nakatsuka and the entire team at the Moran Eye Center / Children's Hospital.

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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 University of Hawaii and completed his ophthalmology residency at the University 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 University of California, Los Angeles.

    In addition to his surgical and clinical practices at Moran’s main University 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 -Assistant Professor (Clinical)

    Education history

    Fellowship Ophthalmology, Glaucoma and Anterior Segment - University of Utah, John A. Moran Eye Center Clinical Fellow
    Fellowship Ophthalmology, Cornea and Refractive Surgery - University of Utah, John A. Moran Eye Center Clinical Fellow
    Chief Resident Ophthalmology - University of Texas Medical Branch/Houston Methodist Hospital Chief Resident
    Residency Ophthalmology - University of Texas Medical Branch/Houston Methodist Hospital Resident
    Residency Transitional Year - Hawaii Residency Programs, Inc. Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Psychobiology - University of California, Los Angeles B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Kelkar N, Eid K, Nakatsuka AS, Johnson C, Mamalis N, Werner L (2024). Severe intraocular lens tilt after the Yamane technique. J Cataract Refract Surg, 51(2), 126-132. ()
    2. Nakatsuka AS (2023). The lens that would not stay put. J Cataract Refract Surg, 50(3), 304-305. ()

    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. ()

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