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Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD

(995 Ratings)

Specializes in: Eye Disease Ophthalmology (Corneal and External Diseases)

University of Nevada School of Medicine

Professional interests include: cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange (RLE), LASIK, and more.

4400 S 700 E 240
Salt Lake City, UT 84107

(801) 264-4464

Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD is a cornea specialist in Murray, UT specializing in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). He graduated from University of Nevada School of Medicine. Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD is affiliated with University of Utah Health.

Office Locations

University of Utah Health

243 East 6100 South
Murray, UT 84107

(801) 585-3937

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4400 S 700 E 240
Salt Lake City, UT 84107

(801) 264-4464

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University of Utah Health

65 N Mario Capecchi
Salt Lake City, UT 84132

(801) 581-2352

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Some issues Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD can help you with:

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“There are no one-size-fits-all answers, but if you're considering LASIK, here are some answers to common questions from top laser vision-correction surgeons at the John A. Moran Eye Center at the...”—"Should I get LASIK?", Desert News, August 2019

“If you absolutely have to rub your eyes, Dr. Mark Mifflin, a Salt Lake City ophthalmologist, said on the University of Utah's Health Science Radio that you should apply no more pressure than if you...”—"Why some teens develop blurry vision and the surprising new treatment that might help", Desert News, October 2017

“Salt Lake City-based ophthalmologist Mark Mifflin told Fox13Now.com that false eyelashes can cause side effects as minor as itchiness and redness, but also as major as a corneal infection.”—"Utah woman warns against cosmetic procedure after losing all of her eyelashes", Fox News, February 2016

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

endothelial keratoplasty

By Affordability:

ophthalmic biometry

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Utah, Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD performed more endothelial keratoplasty procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for ophthalmic biometry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

corneal topography

In 2023, Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD had a list price for corneal topography that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Utah. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

anterior segment surgery

simple cataract surgery

In 2012, Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD performed more anterior segment surgery, and simple cataract surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Utah.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Murray, UT during 2012 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	29
eye procedures	1666
laser treatment	29
transplant procedures	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Murray, UT during 2013 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	34
eye procedures	1466
laser treatment	34
transplant procedures	19

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	327
Female	466

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	740
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	271
85 and over	131
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD in 2013

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Murray, UT during 2014 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	26
eye procedures	1735
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	19
laser treatment	26
transplant procedures	15

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	353
Female	519

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	799
Black	0
Hispanic	31
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	367
From 75 to 84	315
85 and over	126
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD in 2014

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Murray, UT during 2015 were eye procedures, transplant procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	17
capsulotomy	36
eye procedures	1899
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	41
laser treatment	36
transplant procedures	45

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	800
Female	1086

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1718
Black	0
Hispanic	68
Asian	0
Other	46
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	826
From 75 to 84	704
85 and over	252
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD in 2015

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Murray, UT during 2016 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	27
eye procedures	1786
laser treatment	27
transplant procedures	26

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	351
Female	450

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	736
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	362
From 75 to 84	301
85 and over	89
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD in 2016

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Murray, UT during 2017 were eye procedures, transplant procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	27
eye procedures	1458
laser treatment	27
transplant procedures	29

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	311
Female	392

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	640
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	327
From 75 to 84	256
85 and over	79
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD in 2017

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Murray, UT during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	29
eye procedures	1385
laser treatment	29
transplant procedures	14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	287
Female	373

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	599
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	291
From 75 to 84	273
85 and over	60
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD in 2018

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Murray, UT during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	35
eye procedures	1573
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	12
laser treatment	35
transplant procedures	17

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	316
Female	431

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	679
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	20
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	351
From 75 to 84	290
85 and over	74
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD in 2019

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Murray, UT during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	25
eye procedures	1111
laser treatment	25

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	320

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	550
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	275
From 75 to 84	249
85 and over	52
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD in 2020

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Murray, UT during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	27
eye procedures	1389
laser treatment	27
transplant procedures	17

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	293
Female	378

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	609
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	260
85 and over	74
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD in 2021

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Murray, UT during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	44
eye procedures	1277
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	12
laser treatment	44
transplant procedures	12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	247
Female	337

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	517
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	244
85 and over	69
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD in 2022

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	3
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Murray, UT were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

ablation	17
capsulotomy	30
eye procedures	1522
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	21
laser treatment	30
transplant procedures	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	324
Female	432

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	10
Non-Hispanic White	689
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	20
Other	15

**Age**
75 to 84	287
85 and over	91
Less than 65	41
65 to 74	335

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD graduated from University of Nevada School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Utah.

Medical School: University of Nevada School of Medicine

Residency: University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Utah

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Utah Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 995 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Murray, UT.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$27,671 AKREOS AO $27,654	SJO $17
Allergan Inc.	$222 RESTASIS $145	LUMIGAN $48	$30
Abbott Laboratories	$74 Optics $74
Shire North American Group Inc	$38 XIIDRA $38
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$36 CataractEquipment $25	IOL $11
Other	$35 Tecnis 1-piece IOL $23	InflammaDry Device $12

**Types of Payments**
Charitable Contribution	$27,654
Food and Beverage	$385
Education	$38

Research Payments

Dr. Mark David Mifflin, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $37,860.

Biography

Dr. Mark Mifflin's area of specialization is eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). The average patient rating for Dr. Mifflin is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Mifflin has indicated that his clinical interests include LASIK, cataract surgery, and refractive lens exchange (RLE). He is affiliated with the University of Utah Health. Dr. Mifflin graduated from the University of Nevada School of Medicine. His residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Utah. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish.