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Austin S. Nakatsuka
Rating: 4.9 of 5
( out of 1040 reviews )

Austin S. Nakatsuka, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

John A. Moran Eye Center

65 N Mario Capecchi
Salt Lake City , UT 84132
801-581-2352

South Jordan Health Center

Moran Eye Center
5126 West Daybreak Parkway
South Jordan , UT 84009
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

    Rating: 4.9 out of 5
    4.9 /5
    ( out of 1040 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.

    September 20, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    He is a very good at his work, and it shows in the way he treated me. He explained what was needed for my treatment, then completed my surgery with ease.

    September 19, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Nakatsuka is a caring, knowledgeable, and experienced ophthalmologist. I feel confident that my eyes are in skillful hands.

    September 18, 2025
    MORAN EYE CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Austin Nakatsuka is an extraordinary doctor. He stuck with a problem until he could solve it for me. He is highly skilled and cares for patients. His team is always welcoming and efficient.

    September 18, 2025
    MORAN EYE CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I appreciated that he took the time to answer my questions and concerns & that he was current with the care that I required.

    September 11, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Nakatsuka, very knowledgeable and professional.

    September 08, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Nakatsuka seems very professional and knowledgeable in both Cataract surgery and Glaucoma care, so I don't have to go to two doctors to take care of my eyes. I hope things go well for January 2026.

    September 06, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    He is very knowledgeable seems to be on edge of new technology

    September 06, 2025
    MORAN EYE CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent doctor who has been able to correct all my eye problems!!

    September 05, 2025
    MORAN EYE CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Incredibly kind and compassionate doctor, that has your best interest in mind!

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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. Sharma M, Johnson C, Carpenter CM, Ofori-Atta BS, Brintz BJ, Polski A, Nakatsuka AS (2025). Post-Operative Outcomes at One Year of STREAMLINE Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery Combining Micro-Goniotomy and Focal Ab-Interno Canaloplasty. Clin Ophthalmol, 19, 3381-3387. ()
    2. 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. ()
    3. 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. ()