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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 ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ 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 ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Hawaii and completed his ophthalmology residency at the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ 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 ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of California, Los Angeles.

    In addition to his surgical and clinical practices at Moran’s main ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ 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 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.

    May 31, 2025
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Extremely kind, thorough, and efficient. Obviously very busy, he nevertheless knew exactly why I had requested this special appointment, and it's much appreciated.

    May 30, 2025
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    A comptent, and thoughtful physician, Dr Nakatsuka, assured that I received a thorough exam and gave me options for possible treatment and clear advice about timing for optimal vision health. I could not have asked for more.

    May 30, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. N is great. He spent time explaining the options for my care.

    May 29, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Nakatsuka is outstanding in his knowledge, care and concern for the patient. I have the highest praises for the care I have received as his patient!

    May 28, 2025
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    I'm so glad I trust my eye care to Dr Austin Nakasuka. He is a very talented and experienced eye surgeon. I am blessed to have him as my doctor.

    May 25, 2025
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Great Doctor!

    May 22, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Often fear is a part of getting eye surgery and Dr. N and his staff easily washed that fear away. His genuine approach to to his patients is continual. He answers questions whenever asked. He was kind, down to earth, very approachable, and did a fantastic job.

    May 21, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Great doctor. Very knowledgeable and kind

    May 18, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Very caring my husband had surgery last year and I wouldn't trust anyone else so I have nothing to worry about I'm in great hand trust him 100 thank u for being so caring

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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 ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Hawaii and completed his ophthalmology residency at the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ 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 ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of California, Los Angeles.

    In addition to his surgical and clinical practices at Moran’s main ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ 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 - ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Utah, John A. Moran Eye Center Clinical Fellow
    Fellowship Ophthalmology, Cornea and Refractive Surgery - ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Utah, John A. Moran Eye Center Clinical Fellow
    Chief Resident Ophthalmology - ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Texas Medical Branch/Houston Methodist Hospital Chief Resident
    Residency Ophthalmology - ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Texas Medical Branch/Houston Methodist Hospital Resident
    Residency Transitional Year - Hawaii Residency Programs, Inc. Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Psychobiology - ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ 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 ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ. [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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