Megan (Meggie) D. Chochol
( out of 78 reviews )

Megan (Meggie) D. Chochol, MD

Languages spoken: English, French, Spanish

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Huntsman Mental Health Institute Neurobehavior HOME Program
240 East Morris Ave
Salt Lake City , UT 84115
801-581-5515
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Huntsman Mental Health Institute

Huntsman Mental Health Institute Downtown Behavioral Health Clinic
525 East 100 South
Salt Lake City , UT 84102
801-583-2500
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Megan (Meggie) Chochol, MD, Associate Professor (Clinical), earned her medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine. She completed her general Psychiatry residency at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and her Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at Mayo Clinic where she served as Chief Resident. She is board certified in Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Chochol’s clinical interests are broad, and she especially enjoys ADHD and behavior management. Her academic interests include advancing clinical care for marginalized populations and global mental health, medical education, and student and physician well-being. She has received grant funding, published, and presented locally and nationally on these topics and has been recognized with multiple teaching awards. Dr. Chochol was selected for international programs in training, continues to collaborate with colleagues in Valparaiso, Chile, and currently serves as the Director of the Global Mental Health Concentration for the Psychiatry training program. Dr. Chochol is delighted to be continuing her career near the beautiful Utah canyons and mountains as a member of the clinical Child and Adolescent Psychiatry outpatient team at the University of Utah Huntsman Mental Health Institute.

Specialties

Board Certification

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

Patient Rating

4.9 /5
( out of 78 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.

Apr 16, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

We are so grateful for her. She creates an environment that is welcoming and safe.

Apr 01, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

We feel so grateful for Dr. Chochol and the incredible care she has shown our daughter. We haven't really had a physician who has been able to to get through to her, and Dr. Chochol changed that. She is so warm and non-judgmental, and knows just the right things to say to both us and our daughter. She is absolutely wonderful!

Jan 21, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. Chochol it is absolutely wonderful. This was our first visit with her, and she took the time to really get to know her daughter, spending two hours thoughtfully discussing her history. She has an incredible way of communicating that made our daughter feel safe, understood, and never judge. We have complete confidence in her and feel so fortunate to have her caring for our daughter.

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Megan (Meggie) Chochol, MD, Associate Professor (Clinical), earned her medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine. She completed her general Psychiatry residency at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and her Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at Mayo Clinic where she served as Chief Resident. She is board certified in Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Chochol’s clinical interests are broad, and she especially enjoys ADHD and behavior management. Her academic interests include advancing clinical care for marginalized populations and global mental health, medical education, and student and physician well-being. She has received grant funding, published, and presented locally and nationally on these topics and has been recognized with multiple teaching awards. Dr. Chochol was selected for international programs in training, continues to collaborate with colleagues in Valparaiso, Chile, and currently serves as the Director of the Global Mental Health Concentration for the Psychiatry training program. Dr. Chochol is delighted to be continuing her career near the beautiful Utah canyons and mountains as a member of the clinical Child and Adolescent Psychiatry outpatient team at the University of Utah Huntsman Mental Health Institute.

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Psychiatry -Associate Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

Education history

Chief Resident Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education Chief Resident
Fellowship Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education Fellow
Residency General Psychiatry - MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Resident
Professional Medical Medicine - Georgetown University School of Medicine M.D.
Undergraduate Biology - Washington University in St. Louis A.B.

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Chochol MD (2022). Self-Removal of Implanted Contraceptive During an Exacerbation of Paranoid Schizophrenia. Prim Care Companion CNS Disord, 24(4).
  2. Chochol MD, Pease E, Swintak C, Anand U (2021). Addressing Well-being, Burnout, and Professional Fulfillment in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Trainees During the COVID-19 Pandemic Through Implementation of a Virtual Balint-Like Group: a Pilot Study. Acad Psychiatry.
  3. Chochol MD, Gentry M, Hilty DM, McKean AJ (2021). Psychiatry Residents as Medical Student Educators: a Review of the Literature. Acad Psychiatry.

Review

  1. Chochol MD, Gandhi K, Croarkin PE (2023). Social Media and Anxiety in Youth: A Narrative Review and Clinical Update. [Review]. Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am, 32(3), 613-630.

Editorial

  1. Chochol MD, Gandhi K, Elmaghraby R, Croarkin PE (2023). Harnessing Youth Engagement With Mental Health TikTok and Its Potential as a Public Health Tool. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry, 62(7), 710-712.

Letter

  1. Chochol MD, Kataria L, ORourke MC, Lamotte G (2019). Clozapine-Associated Myoclonus and Stuttering Secondary to Smoking Cessation and Drug Interaction: A Case Report. [Letter to the editor]. J Clin Psychopharmacol, 39(3), 275-277.