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Mathew R. Tempest

Mathew R. Tempest, MD

Comprehensive Ophthalmology

Accepting New Patients
Online Booking
Need help scheduling? Call 801-501-2126

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 19-64
  • Older Adult >65

Gender

Male

Hospital Affiliation

  • Riverton Hospital
  • Alta View Hospital
  • Intermountain Medical Center

Locations

  1. Alta View Clinic - Eye Care
    • phone: 801-501-2126
    • fax: 801-501-6210

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin, Ophthalmology, 2001
  • Internship: Tucson Hospitals Medical Education Program, 1998
  • Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin, 1997

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Ophthalmology, 2004

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

1077 ratings, 111 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/10/2026

    Listening and explaining

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/8/2026

    Loved how he explained results and needs. Glad sight is doing well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/7/2026

    Hopeful for good completion.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/7/2026

    His explanation of my case was complete and very helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/31/2026

    Dr. Tempest is professional, knowledgeable and kind. Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    Always a good experience!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    I think he is a good doctor, that’s why I keep going to him. Sometimes he’s a bit brisk but when you know what you’re doing, you can be brisk…

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/26/2026

    He’s a great eye doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    My experience with Mathew Tempest was very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    He is always helpful and nice. I will recommend him to anyone.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    He was very thorough and provided detailed information.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    Dr Tempest is very knowledgeable. He answered all my questions factually. He’s a no nonsense doctor. He tells you how it is.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    I heartily recommend Dr. Tempest.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    Quick diagnosis and suggested treatment

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/28/2025

    great eye Dr.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/21/2025

    He's very efficient in his examination. Any problems with your eyes

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/20/2025

    He is excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    Just want to say thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    Just a great physician! Knows his stuff. Explains it all. Engaging.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    He knows his stuff and lets me know what and the why of his treatments.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    He’s great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    exceptional doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    Great dr. I have been going to him for many years

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/22/2025

    I am satisfied with the service

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Seemed a little rushed

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    He makes me feel important

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    Got good advice on using eye drops.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/16/2025

    I will recommend Dr. Tempest to any relative or friend who asks about eye care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Explains very well and is thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/11/2025

    Just was Awesome explaining well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/11/2025

    Excellent care very personable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/9/2025

    He is great to deal with and I trust his judgement explicitly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    He always explains the conditions & concerns of my eyes.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    super buper , thanks a bunch

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    So far Very Satisfied !

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    We appreciate Dr Tempest!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    very wonderful dr.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/1/2025

    I would highly recommend Dr. Tempest to anyone looking for an ophthalmologist.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    Friendly, professional and explained the process and procedures.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    He was kind & patient. He was concerned about me & that I understood.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/13/2025

    Very happy with his care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    He really took time to explain everything to me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Always seems to be in a bit of a hurray and could smile a little but I understand he is busy and is efficient. I would use him again and recommend to others.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Dr Tempest, is very clear when he explain in a language we do understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/5/2025

    I've been going to Dr Tempest for 11 years now. Its always an informative appointment

  • No RatingReviewed on 10/5/2025

    Dr. Tempest performed cataract surgery on my wife and has been my ophthalmologist for quite some time with excellent results.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Professional, knowledgeable, friendly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Good man. I think he's exceptionally good at what he does.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    Great doctor. Lots of experience. Explains thoroughly any question you ask.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    Willing to answer my questions

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/27/2025

    He did a great job

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    He clearly explained all procedures and any possibilities

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    great Dr.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Excellent Doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    Have dealt with him for years and always been very satisfied.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/9/2025

    So very impressed with Dr Tempest. Explained things in detail and was so knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/9/2025

    He’s the best eye doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    Very caring. A great doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Great visit!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Funny dude, helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Dr Tempest is very knowledgeable and thorough in his eye exams. His skill saves our sight!. Thank you for working so hard in this caring profession.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    I like the aggressiveness of him he’s gonna get it taken care of one way or another and I like that he cares that I don’t go blind

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    Very knowledgable. Found him to be personable and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    He knows me personally and cares about my eye health.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    He explained things very clearly and cared very much about my problems

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    I learned more about my eyes from my very first visit with Dr. Tempest than the 20 plus years with the physician before. He explains everything. Listens to all my concerns or questions and gives me the confidence that I am in the best hands possible.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/18/2025

    I would highly recommend him, he is excellent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    Very professional-

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    I trust Dr Tempest

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    Grateful for his competence and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    He checked my eyes and let me know that I am doing good. Just like he did one year ago.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    I felt very confortatble and satisfied with the manner Dr. Tempest treated me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    Dr Tempest was very kind to take the time to explain my stigmatism and position of my lens after surgery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/10/2025

    M. Tempest is very professional, kind and detailed. All my family members trust him. He is the best eye doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Pleasant, professional and through.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    He explains things very well. He seems to genuinely care for his patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Great Dr.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    I have been going to Dr. Tempest for many years, (over 20 yrs.) he has just gotten better than he used to be. He seems happy at his job, is very informative about issues and actually has somewhat of a sense of humor. (Just kidding) he does seem happy when we’ve have great success of my cataracts surgeries. We both are.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    I am happy to have him for my Doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Dr. Tempest always answers all my questions in terms I can understand. He is very thorough in his examination and he explains in detail the health of my eyes and what I can do to take care of them. He is very professional and treats me with kindness.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    Dr. Tempest is a seasoned professional and, he cares about positive outcomes for his patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/19/2025

    Excellent care. Experienced doctor, which instills a lot of confidence in the patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/18/2025

    Spot on diagnosis and treatment

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/8/2025

    The best. Dr Tempest has been my doctor for years and years. He’s one of the best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/4/2025

    I felt very confident when he examined me and gave me explanations.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    I trust Dr. Tempest with my vision. What else can I say?

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/29/2025

    Very friendly and explained everything very well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/15/2025

    I pleased to have Dr. Tempest as my eye doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    He is very thorough about his procedures. He explains things so we understand him. I like him, he is friendly too.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    I had two cataract surgeries and had great experiences with both of them.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    Explained everything to mr

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    I appreciate Dr. Tempest showing me the graphic results of the procedures and explaining what they mean in easily understood terms.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    Very attentive

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Dr. Tempest is obviously a top and very caring doc who I am honored to have as my eye doc

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    He is absolutely the eye care specialist in utah

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/16/2025

    Dr Tempest is THE BEST! He explains everything, he's thorough, he's knowledgeable, he's speaks loudly and clearly so that we can hear and understand him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/15/2025

    Wonderful experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/15/2025

    Perfect eye care appointment

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/15/2025

    Everything was fine

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    I’ve been a patient since he started at the clinic. He is very good and professional at all times. He explains and answers questions in depth.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/10/2025

    Very personal and caring about my health

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/10/2025

    Great work.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    I will only recommend Matthew

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2025

    He explained everything really well told me what to do and so I’m glad I was able to go to get the help

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2025

    He is a good doctor

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    He was very good, but I feel there is not said

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    Very helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/20/2025

    Dr. Tempest is always professional. I like him very much as my Doctor. He always is patient and listens to and answers any questions I may have.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2025

    Excellent service and a very good doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2025

    Very professional, caring and thorough. He is the very best!!