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Board Certification
American Board of Family MedicinePatient Rating
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, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr 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, 2025MADSEN HEALTH CENTERShe seems to care about patients, and understands what is going on. I liked her a lot!
October 24, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. 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, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERI am always very well treated by Susan Cochella every time I have been treated by her
September 30, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr Cochella is the best doctor I have ever had, hands down! I trust her with my life!
August 25, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr Cochella is knowlegeable and caring. She always has an upbeat, positive manner.
August 23, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERwell, 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, 2025MADSEN HEALTH CENTERA serious overseer.
July 10, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Cochella is amazing!
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Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments Family & Preventive Medicine -Professor (Clinical)
Board Certification American Board of Family MedicineEducation 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
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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)
- 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.
- 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)
- Cochella S, Bateman K (2011). Provider Detailing: An Intervention to Decrease Prescription Opioid Deaths in Utah. Pain Med, Suppl(12), S73-S76.
- Cochella S, Johnson C (2006). Cardiac issues in the young athlete. Curr Sports Med Rep, 5(6), 309-14. (Read full publication)
- 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)
- 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)
- Cochella SE, Pedersen DM (2003). Negotiating a request for nondisclosure. Am Fam Physician, 67(1), 209-11. (Read full publication)
Letter
- 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)
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