Jason W. Hendrix, M.D., eye physician and surgeon, arrived in St. George 3 years ago to start the St. George Eye Center. “My goal in coming here was to provide the highest level of ophthalmic eye care available in Southern Utah and to do so in a personal and friendly way,” states Dr. Hendrix. “I have high expectations for my doctors when I am the patient and I strive to treat my patients like I expect to be treated.”
Dr. Hendrix was born in Salt Lake City. After graduating Cum Laude with a B.A. in History from Brigham Young University, he and his wife Kristyn moved to Washington D.C. where Dr. Hendrix had the privilege of attending The George Washington University School of Medicine. “I wanted to experience the culture and history of our Nation’s capital and could not pass on the special opportunity of attending George Washington University,” comments Dr. Hendrix when asked why he chose to attend school so far from home. “It was a wonderful opportunity for my wife and I, and I truly treasure the time spent there.”
Upon graduation from medical school, Dr. Hendrix moved his young family to Columbia, Missouri where he completed his Ophthalmology residency. “I chose ophthalmology because I felt it was a specialty in which I could truly make a difference in peoples’ lives. There are few things as rewarding as improving someone’s sight. It can be life changing for them. I also love being able to interact with so many different patients. We have patients as old as 98 and as young as one week.”
Dr. Hendrix states that he spent many hours contemplating how he could best serve the needs of the Southern Utah community. The end result of this brain storming process was the St. George Eye Center, a comprehensive Ophthalmology practice dedicated to providing state of the art eye care and surgery and yet maintaining that personal, friendly and caring attitude that is often missing from health care. “My patients are my friends. I am honored that they have entrusted me with the care of their eyes and I do all I can to maintain that trust.”
Dr. Hendrix and his wife have four children. Their oldest is 9 years old and their youngest is 9 months., Dr. Hendrix loves to spend time with his family, study history, play the piano and mountain bike. When asked what his favorite hobby is Dr. Hendrix responds “I love to play soccer. It is definitely my passion.” Dr. Hendrix also coaches a youth club soccer team. “It’s getting harder and harder to play so to stay involved in soccer I coach. It’s a fun and rewarding experience.”
Dr. Hendrix is a Board Certified Eye Physician and Surgeon and a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the Utah Ophthalmology Society and the Utah Medical Association. He treats a variety of eye problems including cataracts, glaucoma, pediatric eye diseases, dry eye syndrome, diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration and other retinal, corneal and general eye diseases. He also performs Lasik and other refractive eye surgeries.
Call 435-628-4507 or visit
http://www.stgec.com/ for more information.
