Katherine S. Hu
Rating: 4.9 of 5
( out of 544 reviews )

Katherine S. Hu, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

John A. Moran Eye Center

65 N Mario Capecchi
Salt Lake City , UT 84132
801-581-2352
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Midvalley Health Center

Moran Eye Center
243 East 6100 South
Murray , UT 84107
801-585-3937
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Redwood Health Center

1525 West 2100 South
Salt Lake City , UT 84119
801-213-9900
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      Katherine S. Hu, MD, is a cornea specialist offering refractive vision correction surgeries including LASIK and PRK, ICL, and refractive lens exchange. She also provides cataract surgeries, crosslinking, cornea transplants, and pterygium removals.

      Dr. Hu earned her medical degree from the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She then completed her residency and a cornea and refractive surgery fellowship at the Moran Eye Center. She has volunteered with Moran’s Global Outreach Division on the Navajo Nation and has a passion for medical education development.

      Dr. Hu is also a team physician for the NHL Utah Hockey Club.

      She sees patients at Moran’s University, Midvalley, and Redwood clinics.

      To learn more about Dr. Hu, watch her profile video.

      Specialties

      Board Certification

      American Board of Ophthalmology

      Patient Rating

      Rating: 4.9 out of 5
      4.9 /5
      ( out of 544 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.

      September 18, 2025
      MORAN EYE CENTER
      Rating: 5 out of 5

      I used the glasses for decades. I was half blind first time I visited Dr. Hu and after amazing cataract surgery I don't even need glasses. I'm so proud of getting help by such a wonderful human being. My eyes are your gifts Dr. Hu

      September 04, 2025
      MORAN EYE CENTER
      Rating: 5 out of 5

      An amazing person !!!!

      September 04, 2025
      REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
      Rating: 5 out of 5

      Knowledgeable and thoughtful

      September 03, 2025
      MORAN EYE CENTER
      Rating: 5 out of 5

      Dr. Hu provides a very high standard of care. She communicates very clearly, spends adequate time with the patient, and answers all questions.

      September 02, 2025
      MORAN EYE CENTER
      Rating: 5 out of 5

      Love her! Excellent doctor and caring

      August 31, 2025
      MIDVALLEY
      Rating: 5 out of 5

      she listens and is very through in all she does easy to talk with good dr.

      August 30, 2025
      MORAN EYE CENTER
      Rating: 5 out of 5

      Dr. Hu is a cornea specialist, so she knew how to treat the blood vein burst in my eye. I've had them before and my regular Opthamologist, was very helpful on messaging in My Chart, but I felt I needed to be seen as the bleed was the biggest I've experienced. So, I made an appt to go to the main Moran Ctr. Dr Hu was terrific! I would see her again if needed. I've had great care at this clinic and the Murray clinic. Grateful to all of the caregivers at Moran because I have glaucoma.

      August 29, 2025
      REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
      Rating: 5 out of 5

      I had a wonderful experience with Dr Hu. She was warm, professional, asked pertinent questions, and overall made a great experience for me. I very highly recommend her!!

      August 23, 2025
      MORAN EYE CENTER
      Rating: 5 out of 5

      Dr. Hu was enthusiastic and careful, explained everything in understandable detail, and took great care of me.

    • Katherine S. Hu, MD, is a cornea specialist offering refractive vision correction surgeries including LASIK and PRK, ICL, and refractive lens exchange. She also provides cataract surgeries, crosslinking, cornea transplants, and pterygium removals.

      Dr. Hu earned her medical degree from the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She then completed her residency and a cornea and refractive surgery fellowship at the Moran Eye Center. She has volunteered with Moran’s Global Outreach Division on the Navajo Nation and has a passion for medical education development.

      Dr. Hu is also a team physician for the NHL Utah Hockey Club.

      She sees patients at Moran’s University, Midvalley, and Redwood clinics.

      To learn more about Dr. Hu, watch her profile video.

      Board Certification and Academic Information

      Academic Departments Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
      Board Certification
      American Board of Ophthalmology

      Education history

      Fellowship Cornea and Refractive Surgery - John A. Moran Eye Center Fellow
      Residency Ophthalmology - University of Utah School of Medicine, John A. Moran Eye Center Resident
      Internship Internal Medicine Preliminary Year - University of Utah School of Medicine Intern
      Professional Medical Medicine - Saint Louis University School of Medicine M.D.
      Undergraduate Major: Integrative Biology; Music: Minor - University of California, Berkeley B.A.

      Selected Publications

      Journal Article

      1. Kirschenbaum MD, Hu KS, Ip CS, Lin A, Pierce J, Holubkov R, Jensen H, Mifflin MD (2024). One-Year Results of a Phase I/II Randomized, Double-Masked, Placebo-Controlled Study of Processed Amniotic Fluid Drops After PRK. Cornea, 43(8), 955-960. (Read full publication)
      2. Swiston CJ, Hu KS, Simpson A, Burton E, Brintz BJ, Lin A (2022). Prevention of Exposure Keratopathy in the Intensive Care Unit: Evaluation of an EMR-Based Lubrication Order Protocol for Ventilated Patients. J Acad Ophthalmol (2017), 14(2), 141-6.
      3. Hu KS, Vitale AT, Shakoor A, Larochelle M, Sassalos T, Elner SG, Jayasundera T, Conrady CD (2021). Pyramidal Inflammatory Deposits of the Retinal Pigment Epithelium and Outer Retina in Ocular Syphilis. Ophthalmol Retina, 6(2), 172-178. (Read full publication)
      4. Wong KH, Hu K, Peterson C, et al (2020). Diabetic Retinopathy and Risk of Stroke: A Secondary Analysis of the ACCORD Eye Study. Stroke, 51(12), 3733-3736.

      Review

      1. Hu KS, Pettey, JH, SooHoo JR (2022). The Role of Technology in Ophthalmic Surgical Education During COVID-19. [Review]. Curr Surg Rep.

      Book Chapter

      1. Hu K, Patel J, Swiston C, et al (2021). Ophthalmic Manifestations of Coronavirus (COVID-19). In StatPearls. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing.

      Commentary

      1. Swiston, C, Hu K, Pettey J (2022). Fragmentation Techniques for Different Lens Densities. CRSToday.

      Letter

      1. Conrady CD, Hu K, Shakoor A, Larochelle M, Sassalos T, Elner SG, Jayasundera T, Vitale AT (2021). Reply. [Letter to the editor]. Ophthalmol Retina, 6(5), 437-438. (Read full publication)

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