Dr. John Choi, MD

Dr. John Choi, MD

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Dr. John Choi, MD is a colon & rectal surgery specialist in Poughkeepsie, NY and has been practicing for 9 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.
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Health Quest Medical Practice

21 Reade Pl Ste 3100

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Contact Information

(845) 214-1800

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Ameritas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP)
  • Cigna
  • Dental Network of America
  • DenteMax
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Background Check

No malpractice claims found for New York
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Choi's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency
Abdominal Disorders
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high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Choi treats Abdominal Disorders more than 85% of his peers

Dr. Choi treats this condition more than 85% of his peers

Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
high
high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Choi performs Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair more than 84% of his peers

Dr. Choi performs this procedure more than 84% of his peers

Appendicitis
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normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Choi treats Appendicitis more than 78% of his peers

Dr. Choi treats this condition more than 78% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Acute Appendicitis
  • Chronic Appendicitis
  • Parasitic Appendicitis
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Dr. Choi's conditions and procedures:

Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Abscess
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
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
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
Appendectomy, Open
Appendicitis
Autoimmune Diseases
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bleeding Disorders
Blood Disorders
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brain Disorders
Breast Cancer
Breast Diseases
Cancer
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cervical Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Coagulation Disorders (incl. Hemophilia)
Colectomy
Colectomy and Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Surgery, Robotic-Assisted
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
Diverticulitis
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Diseases
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy, Anal
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy With Robotic Assistance
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Surgery
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hemorrhoids
Hernia Repair
Hiatal Hernia
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypercoagulable State
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Incisional Hernia
Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
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
Leukocytosis
Lipomas
Lung Cancer
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Maternal Anemia
Meckel's Diverticulum
Multiple Myeloma
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neutropenia
Nodular Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ovarian Cancer
Pancytopenia
Paracentesis
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Pregnancy-Related Disorders
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Primary Hypercoagulable State (incl. Factor V Leiden Disease)
Proctectomy, Open or Laparoscopic (incl. Swenson and Duhamel Procedures)
Proctosigmoidopexy With Robotic Assistance
Prostate Cancer
Pulmonary Disease
Rectovaginal Fistula
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Rectocele With Robotic Assistance
Reticulosarcoma
Retina Diseases
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy With Robotic Assistance
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Salpingo-Oophorectomy With Robotic Assistance
Secondary Malignancies
Sickle Cell Disease
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Sphincterotomy
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thalassemia
Thoracentesis
Thrombocytosis
Thyroid Cancer
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Urinary Disorders
Uterine Cancer
Uterine Diseases
Vascular Disease
Ventral Hernia
Vesicocolic Fistula
von Willebrand Disease
Vulvar Cancer

About Me

Biography

Dr. John Choi, MD is a colon & rectal surgery specialist in Poughkeepsie, NY and has been practicing for 9 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.

Specialties

  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Complex General Surgical Oncology
  • Gastrointestinal Oncology
  • General Surgery
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Board Certifications

  • General Surgery
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Education

2011
University Of Southern California / School Of Dentistry
Fellowship Hospital
2010
University Of California At Irvine / California College Of Medicine & Surgery
Fellowship Hospital
2009
Stamford Hosp-Columbia U
Residency Hospital
2003
American University Of The Caribbean / School Of Medicine
Medical School
1996
New York University
Undergraduate School
2011
2010
2009
2003
1996

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Dr. Choi's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Choi

3.6

Based on 15 reviews

5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Star
33.333333333333336%
(5)

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Wonderful caring doctor. Had two major surgeries and he spent a very long time explaining every aspect of what I should expect. Follow up after both was exceptional. Staff was warm and caring. Always returned calls. Cannot say enough good things about him. Zane
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This doctor has no knowledge of, or desire to assist patients with addiction issues. If you are an addict, (recovered)...find another office to get a surgeon. DANGER HERE Even with prior disclosure of being a treated addict AND consent to speak to doctor prescribing medication for this, they...Read More
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Had surgery. This doctor doesn't want to see you or talk to you. He saw me a couple of minutes before surgery and a couple of minutes after. After surgery check up is done by PA. I wanted to see the dr. for a check up. When I made an appt. to see the Dr. instead of a PA, the made me wait a...Read More
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Sarcastic,pompous and arrogant .
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Dr. Choi's staff cancelled their appointment on my sister without speaking to her. They left a message on an answering machine that wasnt hers. Her situation is dire, needs to schedule an operation ASAP, and the staff doesnt understand the importance of a consult with him at this time. Shameful...Read More
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Aetna
Aetna HMO
Choice Plus POS II
Ameritas
Ameritas PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Card PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
BlueConnect HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Preferred Blue PPO
Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP)
Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP) HMO
Cigna
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
Dental
Open Access Plus
Dental Network of America
Dental Network of America DPPO
DenteMax
EmblemHealth
Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP) PPO
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Guardian
Managed DentaGuard
MultiPlan
PHCS Network PPO
MVP Health Care
MVP Health Care PPO
Principal Financial Group
Dental PPO

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