Craig J. Chaya,
MD
Languages Spoken: English, Thai
Craig J. Chaya, MD, received his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA and his BS degree from La Sierra University, Riverside, CA. He completed residencies in internal medicine at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center and ophthalmology at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX. Additionally, he received training in international ophthalmology as a Himalayan Cataract Project/Freedom Foundation Fellow in Kathmandu and Hetauda, Nepal and completed a glaucoma fellowship at the University of Utah, John A. Moran Eye Center, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Craig J. Chaya, MD, practices anterior segment ophthalmology with a focus on the medical and surgical management of routine/complex cataracts and glaucoma at the John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City. He also practices at Moran’s clinics at the Redwood Health Center and Midvalley Health Center along with the Salt Lake Veterans Medical Center and Primary Children's Medical Center. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Utah Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.
Dr. Chaya has an interest in international ophthalmology and has worked as a consultant and volunteer in Guam, Micronesia, Ghana, Haiti, Thailand, and Nepal. His research interests include novel glaucoma surgical devices and international blindness prevention. His philosophy is to provide customized, compassionate eye care that considers the whole person. Dr. Chaya is also one of the official Jazz Moran Doctors.
Clinical Locations
801-581-2352
801-585-3937
801-213-9940
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Ophthalmology/Visual Sciences
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Associate Professor (Clinical) |
| Board Certification | American Board of Ophthalmology |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.8/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.7/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.7/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.5/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.7/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
October 15, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Craig Chaya is a great vision provider that I would recommend.
UofU Patient
October 15, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr Chaya and fellow intern along with the assistant were all remarkable !
UofU Patient
October 08, 2021
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
October 08, 2021
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
This place is very good
UofU Patient
October 05, 2021
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Chaya provided detailed information on every question I posed with clarity and patience
UofU Patient
October 02, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Seemed in a hurry. As I asked questions I was cut off with his answer prior to stating the full .
UofU Patient
October 01, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
I Really like Dr. Chaya he really cares! He is a Great Guy
UofU Patient
September 23, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
It was explained to me very well about the issues I have. They were nice and easy to talk to!
UofU Patient
September 21, 2021
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Chaya Is the very best eye doctor I've ever had. He Is simply the best!
UofU Patient
September 20, 2021
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
Treated kindly with true concern
UofU Patient
September 18, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Both doctors were also friendly and professional
UofU Patient
September 17, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Chaya had already completed the Cataract Sugery but my eye needed more time to heal. I was advised on a previous visit to use hot compresses on my eyes & follow a partticular routine, which I did at advised. This visit was a follow-up to check improvement.
UofU Patient
September 07, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Chyia always takes time to explain everything.
UofU Patient
September 02, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
The next person was the fellow working with Dr Chaya & both the fellow followed by Dr Chaya were very concerned about my eye problems & the course I need to take to correct it. Both provided written instructions for me to follow
UofU Patient
August 28, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr.Chaya is THE best. I feel like he actually cares about my well-being. Thank you Dr. Chaya.
UofU Patient
August 28, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr Chaya and Dr Lee very kind and caring. Reviewed elements of care. Dr Chaya always thourgh and encouraging. Best dr ever. Thank U
UofU Patient
August 27, 2021
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
Explained the procedure I was to have very thoroughly and answered any questions and concerns I had. I felt very confident in moving forward.
UofU Patient
August 22, 2021
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
The entire staff provided me with a very positive experience.
UofU Patient
August 13, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr Chi's explained a few things about my Marfan lenses and we made sure my retina is in good shape
UofU Patient
August 13, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
I was made very comfortable and put at ease. I felt that I was in very capable hands.
UofU Patient
August 13, 2021
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
I drive from New Mexico to see Dr. Chaya who is very professional and a knowledgeable physician.
UofU Patient
August 02, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
The care provider was a resident physician
UofU Patient
July 29, 2021
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
I had an excellent experience with everyone that provided service to me that day. All my questions were answered and the conditions in my eyes were completely explained. The surgery was also fully explained to me.
UofU Patient
July 23, 2021
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
I can't imagine anyone else I would rather have caring for my eye issue. He even gave me his phone number in case problems arose after the treatment.
UofU Patient
July 23, 2021
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
Doctor was great. I felt confident with his care and future eye surgeries.
UofU Patient
July 20, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
My doctor was fine but I saw 2 interns first and the nurse assistant twice before I saw my doctor it was confusing.
UofU Patient
July 16, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Always very caring and concerned
UofU Patient
July 11, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Chaya called me at home about 3 weeks before my surgery date. He asked what anxieties I had about the surgery then explained exactly the procedures they would be following. At each question he answered thoroughly, responded to each concern I had with no rushing & was totally professional.
UofU Patient
July 04, 2021
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
Maleheh clinic is still the best to point one in the right direction for good professional help
UofU Patient
July 01, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
excellent service
UofU Patient
July 01, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Clarification of external test at home was a bit unusual as it is a new procedure at home at my own expense.
UofU Patient
July 01, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
I have had good experience with Dr. Chaya previously. After such a long wait it seemed he rushed through the appointment.
UofU Patient
June 21, 2021
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Chaya is very personable, very knowledgeable and communicates well.
UofU Patient
June 19, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
All was good. The people's service and personalities were all very good!
UofU Patient
June 19, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Chaya is an outstanding physician.
UofU Patient
June 16, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
it is good service.
UofU Patient
June 15, 2021
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
great
UofU Patient
June 07, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
very impressed with Dr. Chaya
UofU Patient
June 06, 2021
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Chaya is terrific. He took extra time to explain the results of tests and options for further treatments. He recommended physicians who would provide future care.
UofU Patient
June 04, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
EXCELENT!!!
UofU Patient
June 01, 2021
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
Thorough exam and the findings and alternative treatments were explained in a clear manor.
UofU Patient
May 27, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
outstanding service
UofU Patient
May 23, 2021
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
May 16, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
We were very impressed with Dr. Chaya
UofU Patient
May 06, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
very satisfied with care
UofU Patient
May 05, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr Chaya and staff very kind and gave personal individualized care. demonstrated concern for my well being. Offered solutions for care and well being
UofU Patient
April 30, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
I was happy with everything about it.
UofU Patient
April 29, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
good
UofU Patient
April 19, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
good
UofU Patient
April 19, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Excellent explanation of condition and options. Answered all questions, took time and show a caring attitude.
Craig J. Chaya, MD, received his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA and his BS degree from La Sierra University, Riverside, CA. He completed residencies in internal medicine at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center and ophthalmology at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX. Additionally, he received training in international ophthalmology as a Himalayan Cataract Project/Freedom Foundation Fellow in Kathmandu and Hetauda, Nepal and completed a glaucoma fellowship at the University of Utah, John A. Moran Eye Center, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Craig J. Chaya, MD, practices anterior segment ophthalmology with a focus on the medical and surgical management of routine/complex cataracts and glaucoma at the John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City. He also practices at Moran’s clinics at the Redwood Health Center and Midvalley Health Center along with the Salt Lake Veterans Medical Center and Primary Children's Medical Center. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Utah Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.
Dr. Chaya has an interest in international ophthalmology and has worked as a consultant and volunteer in Guam, Micronesia, Ghana, Haiti, Thailand, and Nepal. His research interests include novel glaucoma surgical devices and international blindness prevention. His philosophy is to provide customized, compassionate eye care that considers the whole person. Dr. Chaya is also one of the official Jazz Moran Doctors.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Ophthalmology/Visual Sciences
-
Associate Professor (Clinical) |
| Board Certification | American Board of Ophthalmology |
Education History
| Fellowship | Himalayan Cataract Project/Freedman Foundation Small Incision Cataract Surgery/Glaucoma Fellow, 2010 |
| Fellowship | University of Utah/John A. Moran Eye Center Glaucoma Fellowship/Clinical Instructor Fellow, 2010 |
| Residency | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Ophthalmology Resident, 2009 |
| Chief Resident | West Los Angeles VAMC Internal Medicine Chief Resident, 2006 |
| Residency | West Los Angeles VAMC Internal Medicine Resident, 2005 |
| Internship | West Los Angeles VAMC Internal Medicine Intern, 2003 |
| Professional Medical | Loma Linda University Medicine M.D., 2002 |
| Undergraduate | La Sierra University Human Biology B.S., 1998 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Levin AM, Chaya CJ, Kahook MY, Wirostko BM (2021). Intraocular Pressure Elevation Following Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Injections: Short and Long-term Considerations. (Epub ahead of print) J Glaucoma.
- Levin AM, Chaya CJ, Kahook MY, Wirostko BM (2021). Intraocular Pressure Elevation Following Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Injections: Short and Long-term Considerations. (Epub ahead of print) J Glaucoma.
- Chaya CJ, McCoy Lori (2021). Global Outreach in the Era of COVID-19. Glaucoma Today, 33-34.
- Paulson C, MD, Thomas SC, MD, Gonzalez O, MD, Taylor S, MD, Chaya CJ, MD, et al (2021). Exfoliation Syndrome in the Baja Verapaz Region of Guatemala. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 62(8), 70.
- Conrady CD, MD, Shakoor A, MD, Patel R, MD, Chaya CJ, MD, et al (2020). Combined Phacoemulsification and Pars Plana Vitrectomy for the Treatment of Cataract in Patients With Noninfectious Uveitis. Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases, 4(5), 393-400.
- Levin, AM, MD, Chaya CJ, MD, Simpson RG, MD (2020). The burden of required preoperative history / physicals on veterans undergoing cataract surgery. J Cataract Refract Surg, 46(6), 918.
- Rajamani M, MD, Ramamurthy C, MD, Ramamurthy S, MD, Chaya CJ, MD, et al (2020). Outcome of a low-cost glaucoma drainage device with posterior chamber / pars plana insertion of the tube. Eye (Lond), 35, 901-9012.
- Aung T, MD, Ozaki M, MD, Lee MC, MD, Chaya CJ, MD, et al (2017). Genetic association study of exfoliation syndrome identifies a protective rare variant at LOXL1 and five new susceptibility loci. Nat Genet, 49(7), 993-1004.
- Aung T, Ozaki M, Lee MC, Schltzer-Schrehardt U, Thorleifsson G, Mizoguchi T, Igo RP Jr, Haripriya A, Williams SE, Astakhov YS, Orr AC, Burdon KP, Nakano S, Mori K, Abu-Amero K, Hauser M, Li Z, Prakadeeswari G, Bailey JNC, Cherecheanu AP, Kang JH, Nelson S, Hayashi K, Manabe SI, Kazama S, Zarnowski T, Inoue K, Irkec M, Coca-Prados M, Sugiyama K, Jrvel I, Schlottmann P, Lerner SF, Lamari H, Nilgn Y, Bikbov M, Park KH, Cha SC, Yamashiro K, Zenteno JC, Jonas JB, Kumar RS, Perera SA, Chan ASY, Kobakhidze N, George R, Vijaya L, Do T, Edward DP, de Juan Marcos L, Pakravan M, Moghimi S, Ideta R, Bach-Holm D, Kappelgaard P, Wirostko B, Thomas S, Gaston D, Bedard K, Greer WL, Yang Z, Chen X, Huang L, Sang J, Jia H, Jia L, Qiao C, Zhang H, Liu X, Zhao B, Wang YX, Xu L, Leruez S, Reynier P, Chichua G, Tabagari S, Uebe S, Zenkel M, Berner D, Mossbck G, Weisschuh N, Hoja U, Welge-Luessen UC, Mardin C, Founti P, Chatzikyriakidou A, Pappas T, Anastasopoulos E, Lambropoulos A, Ghosh A, Shetty R, Porporato N, Saravanan V, Venkatesh R, Shivkumar C, Kalpana N, Sarangapani S, Kanavi MR, Beni AN, Yazdani S, Lashay A, Naderifar H, Khatibi N, Fea A, Lavia C, Dallorto L, Rolle T, Frezzotti P, Paoli D, Salvi E, Manunta P, Mori Y, Miyata K, Higashide T, Chihara E, Ishiko S, Yoshida A, Yanagi M, Kiuchi Y, Ohashi T, Sakurai T, Sugimoto T, Chuman H, Aihara M, Inatani M, Miyake M, Gotoh N, Matsuda F, Yoshimura N, Ikeda Y, Ueno M, Sotozono C, Jeoung JW, Sagong M, Park KH, Ahn J, Cruz-Aguilar M, Ezzouhairi SM, Rafei A, Chong YF, Ng XY, Goh SR, Chen Y, Yong VHK, Khan MI, Olawoye OO, Ashaye AO, Ugbede I, Onakoya A, Kizor-Akaraiwe N, Teekhasaenee C, Suwan Y, Supakontanasan W, Okeke S, Uche NJ, Asimadu I, Ayub H, Akhtar F, Kosior-Jarecka E, Lukasik U, Lischinsky I, Castro V, Grossmann RP, Sunaric Megevand G, Roy S, Dervan E, Silke E, Rao A, Sahay P, Fornero P, Cuello O, Sivori D, Zompa T, Mills RA, Souzeau E, Mitchell P, Wang JJ, Hewitt AW, Coote M, Crowston JG, Astakhov SY, Akopov EL, Emelyanov A, Vysochinskaya V, Kazakbaeva G, Fayzrakhmanov R, Al-Obeidan SA, Owaidhah O, Aljasim LA, Chowbay B, Foo JN, Soh RQ, Sim KS, Xie Z, Cheong AWO, Mok SQ, Soo HM, Chen XY, Peh SQ, Heng KK, Husain R, Ho SL, Hillmer AM, Cheng CY, Escudero-Domnguez FA, Gonzlez-Sarmiento R, Martinon-Torres F, Salas A, Pathanapitoon K, Hansapinyo L, Wanichwecharugruang B, Kitnarong N, Sakuntabhai A, Nguyn HX, Nguyn GTT, Nguyn TV, Zenz W, Binder A, Klobassa DS, Hibberd ML, Davila S, Herms S, Nthen MM, Moebus S, Rautenbach RM, Ziskind A, Carmichael TR, Ramsay M, lvarez L, Garca M, Gonzlez-Iglesias H, Rodrguez-Calvo PP, Fernndez-Vega Cueto L, Oguz, Tamcelik N, Atalay E, Batu B, Aktas D, Kasm B, Wilson MR, Coleman AL, Liu Y, Challa P, Herndon L, Kuchtey RW, Kuchtey J, Curtin K, Chaya CJ, Crandall A, Zangwill LM, Wong TY, Nakano M, Kinoshita S, den Hollander AI, Vesti E, Fingert JH, Lee RK, Sit AJ, Shingleton BJ, Wang N, Cusi D, Qamar R, Kraft P, Pericak-Vance MA, Raychaudhuri S, Heegaard S, Kivel T, Reis A, Kruse FE, Weinreb RN, Pasquale LR, Haines JL, Thorsteinsdottir U, Jonasson F, Allingham RR, Milea D, Ritch R, Kubota T, Tashiro K, Vithana EN, Micheal S, Topouzis F, Craig JE, Dubina M, Sundaresan P, Stefansson K, Wiggs JL, Pasutto F, Khor CC (2017). Genetic association study of exfoliation syndrome identifies a protective rare variant at LOXL1 and five new susceptibility loci. Nat Genet, 49(7), 993-1004.
- Bettis DI, Morshedi RG, Chaya C, Goldsmith J, Crandall A, Zabriskie N (2015). Trabeculectomy With Mitomycin C or Ahmed Valve Implantation in Eyes With Uveitic Glaucoma. J Glaucoma, 24(8), 591-9.
- Barrett A, Chaya C (2014). Gonioscopy-Assisted Transluminal Trabeculotomy: Blending Tradition With Innovation. Advanced Ocular Care, 90, 87-8.
- Ramirez AM, Chaya CJ, Gordon LK, Giaconi JA (2008). A comparison of semiautomated versus manual Goldmann kinetic perimetry in patients with visually significant glaucoma. J Glaucoma, 17(2), 111-7.
- Schneider NG, Koury MA, Cortner C, Olmstead RE, Hartman N, Kleinman L, Kim A, Chaya C, Leaf D (2006). Preferences among four combination nicotine treatments. Psychopharmacology (Berl), 187(4), 476-485.
- Han S, Chaya C, Hoo GW (2006). Thrombolytic therapy for massive pulmonary embolism in a patient with a known intracranial tumor. J Intensive Care Med, 21(4), 240-245.
- Seery LS, Chaya CJ, Wallace RT, Hahn T (). Endophthalmitis After Superior Mini-Scleral Tunnel Incision Cataract Surgery. Manuscript submitted to JCRS - pending review. JCRS.
Book Chapter
- Pettey JH, Chaya C, Lavin K (01/10/2016). The Capsular Opening. In B. Henderson (Ed.), Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing.
Case Report
Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast
- Nakatsuka AS, MD, Mifflin MD, MD, Chaya CJ, MD (2020). Yamane Intraocular Lens Fixation in a Patient with a Large Iris Defect. [Web].
- Ferguson T, Chaya CJ (2017). Supraciliary Microstent Implantation [Video]. University of Utah: Moran CORE.
- Ferguson T, Chaya CJ (2017). Implantation of Two Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stents for POAG [Video]. University of Utah: Moran CORE.
- Swan R, Chaya CJ (2016). Glaucoma Ahmed Tube Shunt [Video]. University of Utah: Moran CORE.
- Swan R, Chaya CJ (2016). Phaco-Trabeculectomy [Video]. University of Utah: Moran CORE.
Global Impact
Education History
| Fellowship | Himalayan Cataract Project/Freedman Foundation Small Incision Cataract Surgery/Glaucoma Fellow |
Service
| 05/30/2019 | Visiting Surgeon | Visiting Surgeon - lectured and performed surgery with residents. Hôpital d l'Universite d'Etat d'Haiti (HUEH), Port-au-Prince | Haiti |
| 05/27/2019 | Visiting Surgeon | Provided free medical and surgical consultation to patients at Vision Plus Clinique in Cap-Haitien, Haiti. In addition, performed skills-transfer with host surgeon. | Haiti |
| 04/01/2019 | Visiting Surgeon | Provided medical and surgical care to patients at Chuuk State Hospital in the Federated States of Micronesia. | Micronesia |
| 10/08/2018 | Visiting Consultant | Visiting Consultant - worked with ophthalmology residents in clinic, Hôpital d l'Universite d'Etat d'Haiti (HUEH), Port-au-Prince | Haiti |