Justin T. Wilkinson, MD

Diplomate American Board of Ophthalmology

General Ophthalmology

Diabetic Eye Treatment

Routine Vision Screenings

Contacts and Glasses

Surgical Treatment of Glaucoma

Surgical Treatment of Cataracts

Corneal Procedures

LASIK Eye Surgery and PRK

Utah State University, Bachelor of Arts

University of California San Francisco of Medicine

Legacy Emanuel Hospital and Health Center, Internal Medicine and Surgery Internship

Casey Eye Institute of the Oregon Health & Science University, Ophthalmology Residency

Casey Eye Institute, Subspecialty Fellowship Training

Central Utah Surgery Center

Provo Surgery Center

English

Spanish

Meet Dr. Wilkinson

Justin T. Wilkinson, MD is a fellowship-trained subspecialist in the field of cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery. He specializes in cornea transplants, laser vision correction including LASIK, advanced cataract surgery, and ocular surface diseases and infections. He also provides general ophthalmology care including the management of trauma, glaucoma, diabetes, macular degeneration, and refractive error (myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism).

Learn More About Dr. Wilkinson

Dr. Wilkinson earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at Utah State University majoring in Cellular & Molecular Biology. He attended medical school at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) followed by a combined internal medicine and surgery internship at the Legacy Emanuel Hospital and Health Center in Portland, Oregon. He then completed his ophthalmology residency at the Casey Eye Institute of the Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon. Following residency Dr. Wilkinson was selected for subspecialty fellowship training in cornea, external disease and refractive surgery at the Casey Eye Institute. Throughout his education and training Dr. Wilkinson was the recipient of several prestigious grants, scholarships and awards.

Dr. Wilkinson is dedicated to helping people improve their quality of life through improved vision. He has performed research regarding the diagnosis and treatment of several corneal and retinal conditions and has published his work in leading ophthalmology journals and textbooks. He was involved in medical education and curriculum development at UCSF and served as a clinical instructor for medical students and ophthalmology residents at the Casey Eye Institute. He has also used his medical knowledge in many community service opportunities both as a presenter and volunteer including a recent trip to research and treat trachoma in Ethiopia.

Dr. Wilkinson is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

On a personal note…

Dr. Wilkinson was born in Santa Monica, California and raised in Logan, Utah. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Lanie, and their three children. Dr. Wilkinson speaks Spanish fluently and enjoys telemark skiing, climbing, and biking.

Dr. Wilkinson Practices in the Following Locations:

Julie

Everyone was very courteous and friendly. Doctor Schmutz and his nurse took time to explain everything to me. I feel confident in their knowledge and experience.

Gina

All those who attend to me, in the office, and the nurses and assistants are all friendly and kind. I trust everyone at Excel, especially Dr. Gunther.

Lynn

Dr. Gunther is the best. I have total confidence in his expertise and advise and he has a great personality.

Heidi

If you have to have an eye doctor choose this one! Professional, courteous and really cares about you as a patient.

Michael

Great people. Won't go anywhere else. Dr. Gunther is the nicest guy you'll ever meet.

Mitchell

Loved bringing my one year old here. Such a cute facility and everyone was so great with little kids. Highly recommend!

Julianne

Dr. Brad Henriksen was one of the best pediatric ophthalmologists around. With 4 kids needing vision attention he was so good with all of them! Highly recommend Dr. Henriksen!

Bethany

Efficient and Dr. Yeates was great with my daughter, the exam was thorough and it’s the first time an eye doctor has really understood my daughter’s eye issues and known what to do.

Marilyn

Dr Ricks and staff are amazing, friendly, caring and efficient! My eyes are in the best of hands.

Casey

Very pleasant and treated well at my visit. My dry eye condition has gone away since I was given instructions.

Deanna

Love everything about this place! The doctors and staff are EXCEL-lent!

Catherine

Very professional office from the reception desk to the technicians and the doctors. Highly recommend.

Kyle

This is a great office. Very friendly and efficient. I appreciate how Dr. Hatch helps my kids enjoy the check up and very approachable.

Armando

I loved this place and I will recommend this place to friends and family for their eye sight needs because they're knowledgeable and friendly.

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