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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.
January 23, 2025MIDVALLEYDr. Simpson was great explaining everything and showing concern for me as her patient
January 22, 2025MIDVALLEYDr. Simpson is very knowledgeable and professional. I enjoyed her demeanor.
January 22, 2025MIDVALLEYRachel Simpson is very pleasant and thorough. I enjoyed being seen by her and will keep her as my ophthalmologist.
January 22, 2025MIDVALLEYI met Dr. Simpson for the first time yesterday and she was so personable and competent. I feel like I am in such good hands.
January 17, 2025MIDVALLEYDr. Simpson has treated me for glaucoma for many years. I'm now 83 and still able to see well enough to drive in daytime and read easily. I've told Dr. Simpson I need my sight at least through age 100 and she's working to achieve that goal. I fully expect that she'll succeed and I appreciate her competent, professional care.
January 15, 2025MIDVALLEYDr Simpsonis a wonderful Dr plus. She is also personable and Friendly!
January 09, 2025MIDVALLEYDr Simpson is an amazing doctor and I've already recommended her to my husband and several other people, based on her care, quality if care ability to listen to concern and answer any questions, her thoughtfulness to the needs of my care and her amazing compassion for her patients care. I did not at anytime feel as Dr Simpson had disconcertment for the quality of my care but strived in providing me with 100% quality if care. Thank you for your care Dr Simpson and fit giving me 20/20 vision. Much gratitude to you!
January 09, 2025MIDVALLEYShe is a great doctor and very caring, I would highly recommend her to my family and friends.
January 09, 2025MIDVALLEYVery competent Doctor
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Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences -Primary Education history
Fellowship Glaucoma - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah, Moran Eye Center Fellow Residency Ophthalmology - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of California, Davis Resident Internship Internal Medicine - Banner ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ Hospital, The ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Arizona, Phoenix Intern Professional Medical Medicine - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Arizona College of Medicine M.D. Graduate Training Biology - Arizona State ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ Postbaccalaureate Studies Undergraduate Political Science - Arizona State ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ B.S. Selected Publications
Journal Article
- 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. ()
- 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. ()
- 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
- 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. ()
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