Ben S. Chortkoff

Ben S. Chortkoff, MD, is a Clinical Professor and currently serves as Executive Vice-Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology and Chief Value Officer for Anesthesia at the University of Utah, recruited from a private practice anesthesia group in the San Francisco Bay Area.

His educational background includes:

• B.A. in Philosophy and B.S. in Biology from Stanford University
• M.D. from the University of Southern California
• Residency and Rotating Internship in Anesthesiology at Emory University
• Fellowship in Anesthesia Research at the University of California, San Francisco
• Multiple executive certificates in Healthcare Leadership, Finance, and Digital Innovation from the University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business

Dr. Chortkoff specializes in ophthalmic, neurosurgical, and cancer surgery anesthesia with a strong focus on value-based healthcare delivery. His leadership roles and specialized certificates demonstrate deep expertise in healthcare administration, operational efficiency, and innovation within anesthesia services, bridging clinical practice with executive management to optimize patient care systems.