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Susan E. Cochella
Rating: 4.9 of 5
( out of 146 reviews )

Susan E. Cochella, MD, MPH

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Sugar House Health Center

1280 E. Stringham Avenue
Salt Lake City , UT 84106
  • Susan E. W. Cochella, M.D., M.P.H., is a board certified family medicine physician who specializes in full spectrum care for patients of all ages. She received her medical degree from the University of Nevada, completed residency at the University of Utah, as well as a faculty development fellowship and master’s in public health. Her professional interests include the care of children adolescents and young families, patient centered care prioritizing mental and emotional health, health and workforce policy, leadership skills, and education. In her leisure time, Dr. Cochella enjoys reading, gardening, cooking, mountain biking, skiing, and learning new things with friends or family. She accepts most insurance plans.

    Very limited availability for new patients

    Board Certification

    American Board of Family Medicine

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 4.9 out of 5
    4.9 /5
    ( out of 146 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.

    October 28, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Cochella is very caring to the patient as a person and easy to talk to. She showed a deep commitment to problem solving and excellent analyst of my concerns

    October 25, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    She seems to care about patients, and understands what is going on. I liked her a lot!

    October 24, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Cochella has been my PCP almost 15 years. I haven't had a doctor this constant nor caring since my family doc when I was a kid. She respects me and helps me make informed decisions that have improved my life across time.

    October 18, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I am always very well treated by Susan Cochella every time I have been treated by her

    September 30, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Cochella is the best doctor I have ever had, hands down! I trust her with my life!

    August 25, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Cochella is knowlegeable and caring. She always has an upbeat, positive manner.

    August 23, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    well, This is [NAME REMOVED] and Susan knows me and has known me for over a decade I am extremely Happy that she is my PCP

    July 13, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    A serious overseer.

    July 10, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Cochella is amazing!

  • Susan E. W. Cochella, M.D., M.P.H., is a board certified family medicine physician who specializes in full spectrum care for patients of all ages. She received her medical degree from the University of Nevada, completed residency at the University of Utah, as well as a faculty development fellowship and master’s in public health. Her professional interests include the care of children adolescents and young families, patient centered care prioritizing mental and emotional health, health and workforce policy, leadership skills, and education. In her leisure time, Dr. Cochella enjoys reading, gardening, cooking, mountain biking, skiing, and learning new things with friends or family. She accepts most insurance plans.

    Very limited availability for new patients

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Family & Preventive Medicine -Professor (Clinical)
    Board Certification
    American Board of Family Medicine

    Education history

    Fellowship Medical Education - University of Utah Hospital School of Medicine Fellow
    Graduate Training Public Health - University of Utah School of Medicine M.P.H.
    Residency Family Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Professional Medical University of Nevada M.D.
    Undergraduate Molecular Biology - University of Colorado - Boulder B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Van Hala S, Cochella S, Jaggi R, Frost CJ, Kiraly B, Pohl S, Gren L (2018). Development and Validation of the Foundational Healthcare Leadership Self-assessment. Fam Med, 50(4), 262-268. (Read full publication)
    2. Cox N, Tak CR, Cochella SE, Leishman E, Gunning K (2017). Impact of Pharmacist Previsit Input to Providers on Chronic Opioid Prescribing Safety. J Am Board Fam Med, 31(1), 105-112. (Read full publication)
    3. Cochella S, Liaw W, Binienda J, Hustedde C (2016). CERA: Clerkships Need National Curricula on Care Delivery, Awareness of Their NCC Gaps. Fam Med, 48(6), 439-44. (Read full publication)
    4. Cochella S, Liaw W, Binienda J, Hustedde C (06/01/2016). CERA: Clerkships Need National Curricula on Care Delivery, Awareness of Their NCC Gaps. Fam Med, 48(6), 439-444.
    5. Cochella S, Steiner BD, Clinch CR, WinklerPrins V (2014). STFM's National Clerkship Curriculum: CERA reveals impact, clerkship director needs. Fam Med, 46(6), 429-32.
    6. Cochella S, Steiner BD, Clinch CR, WinklerPrins V (2014). STFM's National Clerkship Curriculum: CERA reveals impact, clerkship director needs. Fam Med, 46(6), 429-32. (Read full publication)
    7. Webster LR, Cochella S, Dasgupta N, et al (2011). An Analysis of the Root Causes for Opioid-Related Overdose Deaths in the United States. Pain Med, Supplement(12), S26-S35.
    8. Cochella S, Bateman K (2011). Provider detailing: an intervention to decrease prescription opioid deaths in Utah. Pain Med, 12 Suppl 2, S73-6. (Read full publication)
    9. Cochella S, Bateman K (2011). Provider Detailing: An Intervention to Decrease Prescription Opioid Deaths in Utah. Pain Med, Suppl(12), S73-S76.
    10. Cochella S, Johnson C (2006). Cardiac issues in the young athlete. Curr Sports Med Rep, 5(6), 309-14. (Read full publication)
    11. Hobson WL, Avant-Mier R, Cochella S, Van Hala S, Stanford J, Alder SC, Croskell SE (2005). Caring for the underserved: using patient and physician focus groups to inform curriculum development. Ambul Pediatr, 5(2), 90-5. (Read full publication)
    12. Prunuske J, Cochella S, Gunning K (2003). Is single-dose levonorgestrel as effective as other emergency contraception regimens? J Fam Pract, 52(4), 268, 271-2. (Read full publication)
    13. Cochella SE, Pedersen DM (2003). Negotiating a request for nondisclosure. Am Fam Physician, 67(1), 209-11. (Read full publication)

    Letter

    1. Van Hala S, Cochella S, Frost CJ, Gren L (2018). Collaborative Skills Essential to Leadership. [Letter to the editor]. Fam Med, 50(9), 712-713. (Read full publication)