Mason A. Schmutz, 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

Brigham Young University, Bachelor of Science

Boston University School of Medicine

University of Texas Health Science Center, Ophthalmology Residency

University of California Irvine, Glaucoma Fellowship

Provo Surgery Center

Riverwoods Surgery Center

Sanpete Valley Hospital

English

Spanish

Portuguese

Meet Dr. Schmutz

Mason A. Schmutz, MD is a fellowship trained ophthalmologist in the field of glaucoma. He specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma and cataract surgery. He also provides general ophthalmology care including the management of diabetes, dry eye, macular degeneration, ocular surface disease, infections, trauma, and refractive error.

Learn More About Dr. Schmutz

Dr. Schmutz received his Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University. He attended medical school at Boston University School of Medicine. After medical school he completed a residency program in ophthalmology at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Following residency Dr. Schmutz completed a glaucoma fellowship at the University of California Irvine. During his fellowship he was trained in the latest medical management and surgical treatment of glaucoma.

Dr. Schmutz is dedicated to his patients and committed to helping them improve and maintain their vision. He has performed and published research in the fields of glaucoma and cataract surgery.

“It is a privilege to have the opportunity to provide sight saving and restoring care for our patients. I enjoy creating long-term relationships with them and feel lucky to be doing something I love.”

Dr. Schmutz is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Glaucoma Society.

Dr. Schmutz was born in Provo Utah. He is married and has four children. He speaks Spanish and Portuguese.

Dr. Schmutz 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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