Susan E. Cochella
( out of 154 reviews )

Susan E. Cochella, MD, MPH

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Sugar House Health Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2000

  • 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

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Family Medicine

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 154 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.

    January 09, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Cochella is a wonderful provider. She listened to my concerns and provided thoughtful answers. I appreciate her genuine desire to improve my health and to work with me to involve me in my treatment plan. She is terrific and I am grateful that she is my physician!

    December 19, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Very nice person

    December 19, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Listening and was concerned for my needs

    December 18, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Our contact was very brief.

    December 07, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Wonderful MD who really cares on the well being of her patients. Excellent listener who really has a passion to help or assist her patients to the best of her ability and knowledge. Thank you

    December 06, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Great Physician - caring, compassionate, and knowledgeable.

    December 05, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Cochella is a listener at heart. She really cares about her patients and their families. She always takes her time with me and my children and makes me feel heard. She touches on multiple important domains and doesn't feel like she is rushing to get to her next patient. I so appreciate her time and expertise.

    November 18, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    She was efficient and proessional

    November 16, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    I would tell others about Dr Cochella and then many more.

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  • 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 article)
    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 article)
    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 article)
    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 article)
    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 article)
    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 article)
    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 article)
    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 article)
    13. Cochella SE, Pedersen DM (2003). Negotiating a request for nondisclosure. Am Fam Physician, 67(1), 209-11. (Read full article)

    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 article)