Craig J. Chaya
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Craig J. Chaya, MD

Languages spoken: English, Thai

Clinical Locations

  • John A. Moran Eye Center

    801-581-2352

  • Midvalley Health Center

    801-585-3937

  • Redwood Health Center

    801-213-9940

  • Craig J. Chaya, MD, practices anterior segment ophthalmology and surgery, focusing on the medical and surgical management of routine/complex cataracts and glaucoma.

    Dr. Chaya received his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, California, and his BS degree from La Sierra University, Riverside, California. He completed residencies in internal medicine at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center and ophthalmology at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. 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.

    In addition to the main University of Utah campus location, he also practices at Moran’s clinics at the Redwood and Midvalley health centers, 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 serves as Moran's Division Chief of Global Ophthalmology. He 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.

    Specialties

    • Glaucoma
    • Cataract Surgery
    • Ophthalmology
    • Anterior Segment Surgery
    • Interventional Glaucoma
    • Micro-Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)

    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
    ( out of 1009 reviews )

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    February 27, 2023

    Dr Chaya explains everything thoroughly and answers all questions.

    February 25, 2023

    I did it see Dr Chaya even though he performed my cataract surgeries and I had made the appointment with him.

    February 25, 2023

    He doesn't explain me what he going to does.

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  • Craig J. Chaya, MD, practices anterior segment ophthalmology and surgery, focusing on the medical and surgical management of routine/complex cataracts and glaucoma.

    Dr. Chaya received his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, California, and his BS degree from La Sierra University, Riverside, California. He completed residencies in internal medicine at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center and ophthalmology at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. 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.

    In addition to the main University of Utah campus location, he also practices at Moran’s clinics at the Redwood and Midvalley health centers, 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 serves as Moran's Division Chief of Global Ophthalmology. He 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.

    Education history

    Fellowship Small Incision Cataract Surgery/Glaucoma - Himalayan Cataract Project/Freedman Foundation Fellow
    Glaucoma Fellowship/Clinical Instructor - University of Utah/John A. Moran Eye Center Fellow
    Residency Ophthalmology - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Resident
    Internal Medicine - West Los Angeles VAMC Chief Resident
    Residency Internal Medicine - West Los Angeles VAMC Resident
    Internal Medicine - West Los Angeles VAMC Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - Loma Linda University M.D.
    Human Biology - La Sierra University B.S.

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