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Katherine S. Hu
( out of 125 reviews )

Katherine S. Hu, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

John A. Moran Eye Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2352

Midvalley Health Center

Murray
801-581-2955

Redwood Health Center

Salt Lake City
801-213-9900
  • 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

    American Board of Ophthalmology

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 125 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

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    October 31, 2024
    REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    Muy buena profesional

    October 29, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    I'm very pleased with Dr Katherine Shing Hu. Her professionalism is noticeable...I felt renewed after she described her assessment on my eyes issues. She gave me the confidence that all my fears were unfounded.

    October 17, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    She is kind, respectful, and an excellent surgeon. She put me at ease and is very friendly. Above all else I trust her.

    October 12, 2024
    REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    Very good doctor she explained a lot of things. Thank you

    October 11, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    She is an excellent Dr

    October 10, 2024
    REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    Wonderful doctor, would highly recommend her!

    October 07, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    very good dr

    October 04, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    She is one of the best doctors I have ever had. Plus she is one of the nicest.

    October 03, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr. Mifflin and all the staff expressed complete confidence in Dr. Hu and I happily concur!

  • 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 -Primary
    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. 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 article)