CURRICULUM VITAE
IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY, Pocatello ID (1992 to 1996)
Bachelor of Science, Psychology & Philosophy
Summa Cum Laude
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, SLC UT (1996 to 2000)
Doctor of Medicine
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MORAN EYE CENTER, SLC UT (2000 to 2001)
Ophthalmic Pathology & Research Fellowship
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, SLC UT (2001 to 2002)
Medical Internship
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MORAN EYE CENTER, SLC UT (2002 to 2005)
Ophthalmology Residency
Dr. Spencer served his country for six years in the United States Navy. He was a Reactor operator on the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier during the Persian Gulf War
Dr. Spencer has performed research on new intraocular lens technologies in laboratory and clinical scenarios
Dr. Spencer excelled in his residency at the University of Utah’s prestigious Moran Eye Center, which is known for the best ophthalmic surgical training in the country. There, he performed over 700 surgical procedures as the primary surgeon, and assisted in over 800 additional procedures. He performs the modern technique of clear corneal, no-stitch cataract surgery under topical anesthesia.
Dr. Spencer published multiple articles in scientific journals on a variety of topics in ophthalmology. His area of expertise is cataract surgery and related procedures.
Dr. Spencer was invited by Alcon to become the first and only ophthalmology resident certified to implant the ReSTOR multifocal intraocular lens.
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
Denver Medical Society
Dr. Spencer enjoys spending time with his wife and sons. They enjoy outdoor activities, such, as hiking, biking, skiing, and golf.