
Jeff Hale Pettey MD
Anterior Segment Related, Cataract Related
Professor (Tenured), Dumke Endowed Chair for Global Ophthalmoly Education Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, University of Utah School of Medicine.
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65 S Mario Capecchi DrSalt Lake City, UT 84132
Phone+1 801-651-4758
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Education & Training
University of Utah HealthResidency, Ophthalmology, 2008 - 2011
University of Utah HealthInternship, Internal Medicine, 2007 - 2008
Ohio State University College of MedicineClass of 2007
University of UtahB.A., Russian, 1999 - 2003
Certifications & Licensure
UT State Medical License 2008 - 2026
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
- Resident Research Presentation Award University of Utah Department of Ophthalmology, 2010
- Consultant Humanitarian Award University of Utah Department of Emergency Medicine, 2009
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- The Flipped Classroom Effect: Improving Faculty and Resident Engagement and Satisfaction in Ophthalmology Residency.Suma K Thareja, Brandon Kennedy, Rachel Simpson, Katherine Hu, Rachel Patel
Journal of Surgical Education. 2026-01-01 - Manual small incision cataract surgery.Candace Winterton, Anthony Mai, Jeff Pettey
Current Opinion in Ophthalmology. 2026-01-01 - Effect of Interview Cap on Ophthalmology Residency Match: A San Francisco Match Analysis.Muhammad Jehanzeb Khan, Muhammad Ali, Sabit Ahmed, Malik Muhammad Hamza Khan, Laura K Green
Journal of Surgical Education. 2025-11-01
Journal Articles
- Intraocular Pressure Study Using Monitored Forced-Infusion System Phacoemulsification TechnologyNathan G Lambert, Brian Zaugg, Brian C Stagg, Jeff H Pettey, Tyler Boulter, Jason D Jensen, Randall J Olson, Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
- Determining optimal toraional ultrasound power for cataract surgery with automatic longitudinal pulses at maximum vacuum ex vivoCahoon JM, Gupta I, Gardiner Gm, Shi D, Zaugg B, Pettey JH, Barlow WR Jr., Olson RJ, J Cataract Refract Surg, 1/1/2015
- Effect of increased vacuum and aspiration rates on phacoemulsifiation efficiencyGupta I, Cahoon JM, Gardiner G, Garff K, Henriksen BS, Pettey JH, Barlow WR Jr., Olson RJ, J Cataract Refract Surg, 1/1/2015
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Vision Screening in Homeless Populations.Padilla MR, Stagg B, Pettey JH, Utah Public Health Conference, Ogden Eccles Conference Center, Ogden, UT, 1/1/2013
- Cost poster.Pettey JH, Stagg B, The Extreme Affordability Conference-The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 1/1/2013
- Comparison of Capsular Breakage Using Dull vs. Sharp Phacoemulsification Needs.Pettey JH, American Academy of Ophthalmologists, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2013
Press Mentions
University of Utah Hospital Secures #1 Spot in Utah and Salt Lake City Metro Area for 12th Consecutive Year in U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Hospitals RankingsJuly 29th, 2025
John a. Moran Eye Center Ranked No. 9 Among Best Hospitals for Ophthalmology NationwideJuly 29th, 2025
A Cross Campus Collaboration to Improve Vision WorldwideJune 24th, 2021
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