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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 454 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

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    September 27, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr Simpson is a very trusting doctor listens very well with very good understanding of your needs

    September 26, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr. Simpson is a very kind and understanding person.

    September 26, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Very good doctor.

    September 25, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Very knowledgeable, kind. Listens to patients concerns & readily answers questions. Highly recommend her.

    September 18, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr Simpson is a gem. She's smart, she's thorough, she's up to date in all things eye related, and she's efficient. I really respect her diagnosis and recommendations for caring for my eyes.

    September 05, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Very professional, helpful and friendly.

    July 24, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    very thoughtful and completely understandable.

    July 23, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Great Dr.

    July 19, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr. Simpson was well prepared and listened to my concerns. Appropriate test were completed and reviewed.

  • 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 -Primary

    Education history

    Fellowship Glaucoma - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah, Moran Eye Center Fellow
    Ophthalmology - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of California, Davis Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - Banner ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ Hospital, The ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Arizona, Phoenix Intern
    Medicine - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Arizona College of Medicine M.D.
    Graduate Training Biology - Arizona State ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ Postbaccalaureate Studies
    Political Science - Arizona State ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ 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. ()