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Dr. Christopher Ricks
Ophthalmology
About Me
Dr. Christopher Ricks is a board-certified ophthalmologist who provides medical and surgical eye care for patients in central Utah. Through his affiliation with Excel Eye Center and Gunnison Valley Hospital, he offers comprehensive services ranging from routine eye exams and glasses prescriptions to advanced cataract and glaucoma surgery. Patients describe him as warm, approachable, and thorough in explaining their eye conditions and treatment options.
Dr. Ricks earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business management from Brigham Young University. He attended medical school at the University of Texas in Houston and completed his internship and ophthalmology residency training at the John A. Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah. His clinical interests include diabetic eye disease, refractive solutions such as contacts and LASIK, and surgical management of cataracts and glaucoma.
Deeply committed to service, Dr. Ricks has volunteered on medical trips to Ghana, Tonga, India, the Navajo Nation, and in local free clinics for refugees and people experiencing homelessness. He is fluent in Tongan, active in professional ophthalmology societies, and enjoys outdoor activities and time with his family when he is not caring for patients.
Training
- OphthalmologyJohn A. Moran Eye Center, University of UtahResidency
- Medical Doctor (MD)University of Texas, HoustonMedical School
B.S. Business ManagementBrigham Young UniversityUndergraduate
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In:UT
- License Numbers:1014225-1205


