Dr. John Choi, MD is a colon & rectal surgery specialist in Poughkeepsie, NY and has been practicing for 8 years. He graduated from American University Of The Caribbean / School Of Medicine in 2003 and specializes in colon & rectal surgery, complex general surgical oncology, and more.
Health Quest Medical Practice
21 Reade Pl Ste 3100
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 214-1800
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Ameritas
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Cigna
- CompBenefits Corp.
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Top Care Areas
See how frequently Dr. Choi performs your care needs compared to other doctors.
Colectomy and Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
very high
more than 99% of peers
Colectomy
very high
more than 95% of peers
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
very high
more than 88% of peers
Dr. Choi's percentages are based on the rate of treatment compared to peers nationwide from insurance data. Learn more info about our data and this Top Care Areas component.
6 Specialties
- Colon & Rectal Surgery
- Complex General Surgical Oncology
- Gastrointestinal Oncology
- General Surgery
- Oncology
- Surgery
1 Board Certifications
- General SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Surgery*
89 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abscess
- Acute Leukemia
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Adrenal Gland Cancer
- All Lymphoma
- Anal and Rectal Cancer
- Anal Disorders
- Anal Fissure
- Anal Fistula
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anal Prolapse
- Anemia
- Anorectal Abscess
- Appendicitis
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Bleeding Disorders
- Blood Disorders
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Disorders
- Brain Disorders
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Diseases
- Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Coagulation Disorders (incl. Hemophilia)
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Diverticulitis
- Esophageal Diseases
- Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gynecologic Cancer
- Hemorrhoids
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hodgkin's Disease
- Hypercoagulable State
- Incisional Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intestinal Abscess
- Intestinal Fistula
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Leukocytosis
- Lipomas
- Lung Cancer
- Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
- Maternal Anemia
- Meckel's Diverticulum
- Multiple Myeloma
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myeloproliferative Disorders
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Neutropenia
- Nodular Lymphoma
- Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Ovarian Cancer
- Pancytopenia
- Pregnancy-Related Disorders
- Primary Hypercoagulable State (incl. Factor V Leiden Disease)
- Prostate Cancer
- Pulmonary Disease
- Rectovaginal Fistula
- Retina Diseases
- Secondary Malignancies
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Skin Cancer
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach Diseases
- Thalassemia
- Thrombocytosis
- Thyroid Cancer
- Ulcer
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Umbilical Hernia
- Urinary Disorders
- Uterine Cancer
- Uterine Diseases
- Vascular Disease
- Ventral Hernia
- Vesicocolic Fistula
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53 Procedures
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
- Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
- Appendectomy, Open
- Bile Duct Procedure
- Biliary Drainage
- Colectomy
- Colectomy and Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
- Colorectal Surgery, Robotic-Assisted
- da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
- Destruction of Anal Tumor
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
- Excision of Rectal Tumor
- Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy, Anal
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy With Robotic Assistance
- Gastroenterology Procedures
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
- Hernia Repair
- Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
- Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
- Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
- Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
- Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary With Robotic Assistance
- Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
- Laparoscopic Tumor Ablation, Liver
- Laparotomy
- Lung Surgery
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Paracentesis
- Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Proctectomy, Open or Laparoscopic (incl. Swenson and Duhamel Procedures)
- Proctosigmoidopexy With Robotic Assistance
- Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
- Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy With Robotic Assistance
- Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
- Salpingo-Oophorectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Sphincterotomy
- Thoracentesis
- Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Transendoscopic Stent Placement
- Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for New York.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- New York UniversityUndergraduate School | Graduated 1996
- American University Of The Caribbean / School Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 2003
- Stamford Hosp-Columbia UResidency Hospital | Completed 2009
- University Of California At Irvine / California College Of Medicine & SurgeryFellowship Hospital | Completed 2010
- University Of Southern California / School Of DentistryFellowship Hospital | Completed 2011
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Choi accepts 18 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- AmeritasAmeritas PPO
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of CaliforniaBlue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of LouisianaBlueConnect HMO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of MassachusettsPreferred Blue PPO
- Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP)Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP) HMO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOOpen Access Plus
- CompBenefits Corp.CompBenefits Corp. PPO
- Dental Network of AmericaDental Network of America DPPO
- DenteMax
- EmblemHealthHealth Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP) PPO
- Empire Blue Cross Blue ShieldEmpire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- GuardianManaged DentaGuard
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- MVP Health CareMVP Health Care PPO
- Principal Financial GroupDental PPO
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