Name: Susan Chortkoff
Rating: 5.0

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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 351 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.
Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

June 27, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Susan Crawford Chortkoff is professional, caring and knowledgeable.

June 27, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

DrChortkoff is the best in her field her knowledge is sincere as everything she does I have told many about her

June 24, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

She is very caring and considerate of her patients.

June 20, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr Chortkoff is an excellent and caring provider! She is very thorough and takes time to answer all questions.

June 20, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Thank you Dr. Chortkoff!

June 14, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Chortkoff is attentive, professional and a good listener. Never a disappointment.

June 13, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Amazing, she really cares about me and I appreciate that plus she knows her business!

June 12, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

She is a wonderful doctor !

June 12, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Welcoming and exuding in professional competence

June 11, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Chortkoff is a compassionate and talented physician with whom I trust with my care.

June 10, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

She is the best she really cares about you and your treatments

June 08, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Chirtkoff is the best! She¿s been following me for years and I trust her implicitly.

May 30, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

She is one amazing lady, she listened to me about my concerns, and followed through with them. She is nice too.

May 30, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Chortkoff is compassionate, knowledgeable, and caring. I so much appreciate her support and expertise.

May 30, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Chortkoff is an extremely talented, intelligent physician. I have been a patient of hers for many years & have the utmost confidence in her.

May 22, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Chortkoff is knowledgeable and cares about your care. She explains everything well and in a way that can be understood. I've always trusted her care.

May 22, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Susan Chortkoff is an experienced ophthalmologist caring and competent in her field. l have been her patient for many years.

May 04, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Great Doctor. Knowledgeable and professional with a personal touch

May 03, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

She is a wounderful Doc. She always makes you feel she really cares

May 03, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

The Doc. Is Great

May 03, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

I am fortunate to be in her care. An excellent professional.

May 02, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Very good, careful, makes sure about what she is seeing.

May 01, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Very impressed by the facility , support staff and Dr Chortkoff . The kind , considerate and compassionate attention along with the superb medical care made this a very practical and useful visit . Dr Chertkoff explained the tests and results in detail and offers options for care and follow up. The optometrist , photographer and other staff were all extremely helpful . I think U of U should be proud of faculty and employees like this . The pharmacist was also very helpful . Keep up the good work

April 29, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr Chortoff is always very thorough. She takes time to explain procedures and outline a future plan. She answers any questions I have.

April 26, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr Chorkoff is a very caring and thorough doctor. I trust her with my eyes!

April 26, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

DR. Chortkoff is awesome! she knows what needs to be done and makes sure it's done right!

April 25, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

I so appreciated the thoroughness of the exam. Thank you for listening carefully to my concerns.

April 25, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr Chortkoff is a very caring, kind, concerned doctor. I trust her completely.

April 25, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Yes, I do brag highly about Dr. Chortkoff. She's the best. I changed over to a doctor in Farmington & wasn't satisfied & went back to Dr. Chortkoff.

April 24, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

La doctora Chortkoff es una gran profesional y se dedica a los tratamientos de los ojos de sus pacientes.

April 24, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Very helpful and careing.

April 23, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Shows sincere care for me as a patient and as a person. Always answers questions

April 12, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr Chortkoff takes the time to listen and answers my questions in layman¿s terms, but without condescension. I feel safe in her care.

April 10, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

she is the best doctor

April 10, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

She was very good and courtesy.

April 09, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Gave me great exam. Explaining any questions I might have had. I have a great amount of confidence in Dr. Chartkoff.

April 04, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

I always feel so well cared for by Dr C. She answers my questions, some of which are surely repetitive, and educates me with grace and wisdom.

April 01, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Chortkoff is always very friendly and patient with me.

March 30, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Would tell my friends & others A excellant Doctor

March 29, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. CHORTKOFF is rare among healthcare providers. She is efficient, caring and thorough. No doubt she has saved me long hours of fear and bewilderment as she¿s guided me carefully through the years-long treatment of glaucoma to stability of the illness.. thank you, Dr. CHORTKOFF and thank you University Health Care.

March 29, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Listens to my concerns and always asks if I have questions very happy with my experience.

March 27, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Excellent doctor.

March 27, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

She has been my doctor for over 10 years. She is absolutely the best. I will recommend her to everybody. Thank you so much Dr. Chortkoff.

March 27, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

cheerful positive and caring

March 24, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Professional, Helpful. Compassionate.

March 23, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Chortkoff is an amazing doctor and very compassionate! She is always looking for ways to help her patients have their best life and do what is best for them.

March 22, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

excellent care

March 19, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

I highly respect and Trust her opinion about everything¿ She is a fabulous asset to the Moran Eye Center.

March 14, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Susan is a very thorough doctor she also has a great bedside manner along with her knowledge on the eyes

March 12, 2024

MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Chortkoff is kind, professional, and it is easy to talk to her. I trust her opinion and expertise.

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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
Board Certification	American Board of Ophthalmology

Education history

Fellowship	Glaucoma - University of Utah School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences	Fellow
	Ophthalmology - California Pacific Medical Center	Resident
Internship	Ophthalmology - Georgia Baptist Medical Center	Intern
	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)

News & Podcasts
News
- Eyes Irritated by Summer Smoke? Here's What to Do
- Share Your Eye Diagnosis with Family

Susan Chortkoff, MD

Clinical Locations

John A. Moran Eye Center

Midvalley Health Center

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Selected Publications

Journal Article

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