Susan Chortkoff, MD

Name: Susan Chortkoff
Rating: 5.0

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Susan Chortkoff, MD, specializes in the management and treatment of glaucoma as well as on comprehensive ophthalmology. Dr. Chortkoff also has a special interest in the management of dry eye syndrome.

She is a member of the American Glaucoma Society and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Specialties

Board Certification

American Board of Ophthalmology

Patient Rating

5.0 /5

( out of 507 reviews )

The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

Patient Comments

Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

June 28, 2025

MORAN EYE CENTER

I always share my eye care with the people I know. I feel blessed to have Dr. Chortkoff as my doctor glaucoma. She makes me feel like she cares about me and my eye health. She is always pleasant. I have gone to her for years.

June 21, 2025

MIDVALLEY

She is wonderful- she explains things that helps me know what I need to do. Yes I like her.

June 08, 2025

MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr Chortkoff Has so much knowledge on the eye she has taken care of me for years

June 07, 2025

MIDVALLEY

Very kind, caring and knowledable

May 31, 2025

MIDVALLEY

Dr Chortkoff is ALWAYS a friendly, kind, down to earth person. She makes you feel comfortable and included in your care, always. You will not find any better

May 29, 2025

MORAN EYE CENTER

She treated me like her family member which I felt so comfortable.

May 23, 2025

MIDVALLEY

SheÕs very wonderful

May 20, 2025

MORAN EYE CENTER

Highly recommend. Very knowledgeable in the treatment of glaucoma. Really cares for patients

May 16, 2025

MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Chortkoff with knowledgeable and has great bedside manner.

May 14, 2025

MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr Chorkoff is fantastic - she hears you and explains the situation allowing you a good understanding and open to questions

May 03, 2025

MIDVALLEY

I tell others about my eye care. She was not there this time. I will see her soon.

April 29, 2025

MORAN EYE CENTER

She is a miracle and a blessing for me and all the folks she treats.

April 28, 2025

MIDVALLEY

She is great. I trust her completely.

April 23, 2025

MORAN EYE CENTER

Susan is the best in everything that she does with the eyes she makes you feel comfortable and safe as the patient

April 20, 2025

MIDVALLEY

Dr. Chortkoff is very kind and interested in my care. She listens well and explains my eye problems in a way that I can easily understand what is happening. She is easy to talk to and I enjoy our visits. Her care has been exceptional-much better than I received elsewhere.

April 15, 2025

MORAN EYE CENTER

Excellent eye Dr. She's caring and listens to your eye concerns.

April 10, 2025

MORAN EYE CENTER

I feel Dr. Chortkoff was thorough and would have found any problems Very reassuring

April 10, 2025

MORAN EYE CENTER

Been great for years.

April 09, 2025

MORAN EYE CENTER

Susan is a great eye doctor I've had her for years and I've gone to the Moran center for about 35 years now and they are just great

April 08, 2025

MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Chortkoff is amazing. A caring and exceptional doctor.

April 04, 2025

MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Chortkoff was great. The receptionist could be a more caring when I called to inform the office that I was running late because of a car accident. I was traveling 150 miles from out of town for the appointment. Showing compassion for someone traveling from out of town goes a long way.

April 02, 2025

MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Chortkoff is extremely friendly, knowledgeable and competent and treats both my wife and me. She is one of our favorite doctors.

April 02, 2025

MORAN EYE CENTER

I'm so grateful to have a Doctor Susan Chortkoff who is so invested in my health

April 02, 2025

MIDVALLEY

She is GREAT !! She cares about you as a patient

March 28, 2025

MIDVALLEY

My experience with Dr. Susan Crawford was very good, because she explained in detail the results of my daughter's vision, and that made me feel more comfortable. I truly appreciate her time and her quality as a human being. [TRANSLATED]

March 27, 2025

MORAN EYE CENTER

She is the best.

March 26, 2025

MORAN EYE CENTER

A great doctor

March 19, 2025

MIDVALLEY

Dr. Chortkoff is an amazing doctor. She has helped me deal with some difficult decisions. She is always kind and attentive.

March 19, 2025

MORAN EYE CENTER

trust her expertise and opinion

March 18, 2025

MORAN EYE CENTER

Very thoughtful and caring MD. Have gone to her for a long time

March 11, 2025

MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr Chortkoff is very knowable and caring. She listen and includes the patient in the care plan.

February 21, 2025

MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Chortkoff combines great technical knowledge and skill with an exceedingly positive personal approach to her patients.

February 06, 2025

MORAN EYE CENTER

She is an amazing doctor! She really cares about my eyes and how to help me'I highly recommend her

January 25, 2025

MIDVALLEY

Most professional and compassionate.

January 23, 2025

MORAN EYE CENTER

The best

January 18, 2025

MIDVALLEY

Dr Chortkoff is providing me thorough care for my glaucoma. She explains well treatment regimen and all procedures to monitor my condition.

January 17, 2025

MORAN EYE CENTER

You can't go wrong with Dr. Chortkoff; she's extremely knowledgeable and up-to-date on all the latest developments for glaucoma treatment.

January 14, 2025

MIDVALLEY

Genuine concern about my condition. Good explanation of options for treatment. Easy person to work with.

January 14, 2025

MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Chortkoff is professional, knowledgeable and caring. She instills confidence in her patients and makes sure that any and all of their questions are answered.

January 02, 2025

MORAN EYE CENTER

Thank you so much for your excellent care and attention

December 30, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Schwarzkopf is tops in her field if you need an eye doctor she's the one to go see

December 18, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Very kind and patient with explaining the current status.

December 18, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

You're safe and in good hands with Susan whether you're doing your six month check up or you have to have surgeries she take care of you very very well and she explain everything and help you feel part of it say

December 16, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

Excellent !

November 26, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr Chortkoff has so much knowledge about the eyes &d rep care for her patient s

November 26, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Love everyone working there!

November 13, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Chortkoff is an excellent physician. She took the time to listen to my concerns thoroughly, asked insightful questions, and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand.

November 11, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

I have been her patient for several years and enjoy our visits because she listens and explains things so that I understand well, I am grateful for her care.

November 04, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Chortkoff is a knowledgeable, thorough, caring, and personable physician. Excellent care is always provided.

November 01, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Muy bien, siempre trata de que entienda bien la que .me explica

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She is a member of the American Glaucoma Society and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments	Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences -Adjunct Associate Professor
Board Certification	American Board of Ophthalmology

Education history

Fellowship	Glaucoma - University of Utah School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences	Fellow
Residency	Ophthalmology - California Pacific Medical Center	Resident
Internship	Ophthalmology - Georgia Baptist Medical Center	Intern
Professional Medical	Ophthalmology - Emory University School of Medicine	M.D.
Undergraduate	Chemistry - Emory College	B.A.

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Choi RY, Chortkoff SC, Gorusupudi A, Bernstein PS (2016). Crystalline Maculopathy Associated With High-Dose Lutein Supplementation. JAMA Ophthalmol, 134(12), 1445-1448. (Read full article)

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Clinical Locations

John A. Moran Eye Center

Midvalley Health Center

Specialties

Board Certification

Patient Rating

Patient Comments

Board Certification and Academic Information

Education history

Selected Publications

Journal Article

News & Podcasts

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