Brian C. Stagg

Brian C. Stagg, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at the University of Utah School of Medicine, with adjunct appointments in Biomedical Informatics and Population Health Sciences. He specializes in glaucoma and cataract surgery, integrating modern technology into personalized ophthalmic care.

• Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology
• Fellowship: Glaucoma at Duke Eye Center
• Residency: Ophthalmology at John A. Moran Eye Center
• Education: MD from University of Utah School of Medicine, B.S. in Neuroscience from Brigham Young University

His research bridges glaucoma care, population health, and biomedical informatics, focusing on disparities in vision care, clinical decision support systems, and geriatric ophthalmology. Recent work analyzes geographic and socioeconomic barriers to pediatric vision screening, steroid injection complications, and NLP applications in EHRs.

Scientific recognition includes acceptance into the University of Utah’s Vice President’s Clinical & Translational (VPCAT) Research Scholars Program. He has authored over 25 publications in 2024-2023, addressing topics like telemedicine for glaucoma, health equity, and AI-driven diagnostic tools.