Meet Dr. Jeff Hale Pettey

Dr. Jeff Pettey is a board-certified ophthalmologist who serves as the chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and CEO of the John A. Moran Eye Center. He specializes in comprehensive eye care, with a particular focus on cataract surgery and anterior segment conditions. Patients seeking treatment for complex cataracts or other anterior segment issues can expect a surgeon who is deeply committed to advancing the safety and effectiveness of cataract surgery through his leadership in research and clinical innovation.

With a medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and residency and fellowship training at the Moran Eye Center, Dr. Pettey brings extensive expertise to his practice. He is also actively involved in global ophthalmology, having led numerous surgical education missions worldwide and co-founding an international summit to improve eye care delivery. His commitment to patient care is reflected in his receipt of several national honors, including the AAO Artemis Award and the Humanism in Ophthalmology Award.