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Rachel G. Simpson
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Rachel G. Simpson, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

  • 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

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 865 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.

    May 30, 2025
    MIDVALLEY

    Dr. Simpson is awesome.

    May 28, 2025
    MIDVALLEY

    Extremely knowledgeable

    May 26, 2025
    MIDVALLEY

    Dr. Simpson is personable, professional, pleasant and skilled. I highly recommend her.

    May 25, 2025
    MIDVALLEY

    I love Dr Rachel Simpson, her staff was friendly and we got all the test done before the doctor came in. We talked about things to look for in the future. She just made me feel comfortable.?

    May 24, 2025
    MIDVALLEY

    IÕve had persistent post surgical issues that have been vexing. SheÕs worked get them resolved and finally us getting good results. I havenÕt been a tough case but I havenÕt been easy either. Dr. Simpson is very steady on.

    May 12, 2025
    MIDVALLEY

    I first met Dr.Simpson when she was Fellow, working with Dr. Zimbriskey(sp) When Dr.Simpson completed her fellowship, I decided to stay with Dr. Simpson, which was one of the most best decisions I ever made. Not only is Dr. Simpson knowledgeable in her field, she also possesses great people skills. She always makes me feel special.

    May 09, 2025
    MIDVALLEY

    IÕm am happy I found her. She does a great job explaining things and I feel she is thorough. Her team does a great job also.

    May 08, 2025
    MIDVALLEY

    Extremely professional and knowledgeable.

    May 07, 2025
    MIDVALLEY

    Dr. Simpson is very personable and caring. I trust her completely

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