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Katherine S. Hu
( out of 421 reviews )

Katherine S. Hu, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

John A. Moran Eye Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2352

Redwood ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Center

Salt Lake City
801-213-9900
  • Katherine S. Hu, MD, is a cornea specialist offering refractive vision correction surgeries including LASIK and PRK, ICL, and refractive lens exchange. She also provides cataract surgeries, crosslinking, cornea transplants, and pterygium removals.

    Dr. Hu earned her medical degree from the Saint Louis ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ School of Medicine. She then completed her residency and a cornea and refractive surgery fellowship at the Moran Eye Center. She has volunteered with Moran’s Global Outreach Division on the Navajo Nation and has a passion for medical education development.

    Dr. Hu is also a team physician for the NHL Utah Hockey Club.

    She sees patients at Moran’s ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ, Midvalley, and Redwood clinics.

    To learn more about Dr. Hu, watch her profile .

    Board Certification

    American Board of Ophthalmology

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 421 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.

    May 30, 2025
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    I'm a physician myself and Dr Hu is the best doctor I've been a patient of. Her combination of clinical knowledge, empathy, and sense of humor is refreshing. The visit didn't feel rushed. She really cares and I didn't just feel like another number.

    May 30, 2025
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Grateful I had Dr. Hu for my surgery. She's great technically and great bedside manner.

    May 29, 2025
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr. Hu is always kind, attentive, and strives for the best possible outcomes for her patients. I always feel seen and heard during our visits. I appreciate her attention to detail and calming demeanor, and would highly recommend her for anyone considering LASIK. Absolutely thrilled to be birdwatching again thanks to Dr. Hu and her team!

    May 28, 2025
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    I've recommended Dr. Hu to anyone concerned cataract surgery, that says it all!

    May 22, 2025
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Seems to be both well qualified and very cheerful.

    May 16, 2025
    MIDVALLEY

    Dr. Hu excels in explaining treatment options in a way that you can fully understand.

    May 16, 2025
    REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Hu is really good and listens and knew who I was and explained everything

    May 11, 2025
    REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    She is a very friendly eye doctor and she helped me with what I needed

    May 10, 2025
    REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    Excellent service [TRANSLATED]

  • Katherine S. Hu, MD, is a cornea specialist offering refractive vision correction surgeries including LASIK and PRK, ICL, and refractive lens exchange. She also provides cataract surgeries, crosslinking, cornea transplants, and pterygium removals.

    Dr. Hu earned her medical degree from the Saint Louis ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ School of Medicine. She then completed her residency and a cornea and refractive surgery fellowship at the Moran Eye Center. She has volunteered with Moran’s Global Outreach Division on the Navajo Nation and has a passion for medical education development.

    Dr. Hu is also a team physician for the NHL Utah Hockey Club.

    She sees patients at Moran’s ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ, Midvalley, and Redwood clinics.

    To learn more about Dr. Hu, watch her profile .

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
    Board Certification
    American Board of Ophthalmology

    Education history

    Fellowship Cornea and Refractive Surgery - John A. Moran Eye Center Fellow
    Residency Ophthalmology - ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ of Utah School of Medicine, John A. Moran Eye Center Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine Preliminary Year - ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ of Utah School of Medicine Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - Saint Louis ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ School of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Major: Integrative Biology; Music: Minor - ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ of California, Berkeley B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Kirschenbaum MD, Hu KS, Ip CS, Lin A, Pierce J, Holubkov R, Jensen H, Mifflin MD (2024). One-Year Results of a Phase I/II Randomized, Double-Masked, Placebo-Controlled Study of Processed Amniotic Fluid Drops After PRK. Cornea, 43(8), 955-960. ()
    2. Hu KS, Vitale AT, Shakoor A, Larochelle M, Sassalos T, Elner SG, Jayasundera T, Conrady CD (2021). Pyramidal Inflammatory Deposits of the Retinal Pigment Epithelium and Outer Retina in Ocular Syphilis. Ophthalmol Retina, 6(2), 172-178. ()

    Letter

    1. Conrady CD, Hu K, Shakoor A, Larochelle M, Sassalos T, Elner SG, Jayasundera T, Vitale AT (2021). Reply. [Letter to the editor]. Ophthalmol Retina, 6(5), 437-438. ()