Dr. Daniel Choi, MD

Dr. Daniel Choi, MD

Spine Specialist
640 Hawkins Avenue, Ronkonkoma, NY
4.44
“Wonderful doctor wonderful bedside Manor truly cares about his patients I definitely would recommend somebody to him”
Michele M.November 20, 2025
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.44

Average wait time

4.50

Bedside manner

4.72
“Wonderful doctor wonderful bedside Manor truly cares about his patients I definitely would recommend somebody to him”
Michele M.November 20, 2025
“During my recent visit, I had the pleasure of being attended to by Dr. Courtney Toombs. Her genuine concern for my well-being was evident from the start. She actively listened to my complaints, demonstrating a high level of attentiveness. Dr. Toombs’ pleasant demeanor put me at ease, and her passion for her field of medicine was palpable. I am pleased with the recommendations she provided to address my health concerns. Thanks to her guidance, I feel confident that I am on the right path toward better managing my physical condition. In summary, Dr. Toombs is a compassionate and knowledgeable physician, and I am grateful for her care.”
Courtney B.March 19, 2024

About Dr. Daniel Choi

Dr. Choi is a board certified orthopaedic spinal surgeon with a special focus on minimally invasive spinal surgery. He completed the prestigious spine surgery fellowship at Harvard Medical School where he worked closely with many world renowned spinal surgeons. Dr. Choi has extensive experience in the treatment of the entire spectrum of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine disorders. His special interests include microsurgery, minimally invasive interbody fusions, revision surgery, and robotic spinal surgery. He has authored numerous articles and textbook chapters and has presented his research at both national and international spine surgical meetings. Dr. Choi's guiding philosophy is simple: every patient is treated as if he were treating his own family member, with compassion and respect. His goals are to ensure that his patients understand all aspects of their condition and to explore all possible nonoperative treatments prior to considering surgery. In his free time, Dr. Choi enjoys exploring all that Long Island has to offer with his physician wife and two daughters.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Disorders of the thoracic spine
Neck pain and spine problems
Lower back pain
Spinal fusion
Disorders of the thoracic spine
Neck pain and spine problems
Lower back pain
Spinal fusion

Office locations

Spine Medicine and Surgery of Long Island (1 of 4)
640 Hawkins Avenue, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Spine Medicine and Surgery of Long Island (2 of 4)
700 Stewart Ave, Ste 203, Garden City, NY 11530
Spine Medicine and Surgery of Long Island (3 of 4)
755 New York Ave, Ste 108, Huntington, NY 11747
Spine Medicine and Surgery of Long Island (4 of 4)
175-61 Hillside Avenue, #400, Jamaica Estates, NY 11432
1 of 4

Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Education and training

  • Medical School - Northwestern University, Doctor of Medicine
  • Harvard University, Fellowship in Spine Surgery
  • Rutgers-The State University, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
  • Northwestern University (Bachelor's)

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1225337595

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.44
Wait time
4.50
Bedside manner
4.72
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Wonderful doctor wonderful bedside Manor truly cares about his patients I definitely would recommend somebody to him
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Zocdoc app is very helpful. I found it to be quick and efficient for scheduling appointments. ?
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Okay but I had an appointment with the doctor and didn't even see him they made me see at PA
Verified patient
The office was efficient and very knowledge from everyone to the front desk and the providers.
Verified patient
very knowledgeable doctor, gave me a comprehensive treatment plan for my back plan 10/10 would go again
Verified patient
Overall great attention to detail. Not rushed and thourolly covered all my options.
Easy and very well integrated into the office patient flow!
Verified patient
Dr.Choi was a pleasure. Very kind and professional. Highly recommend.
Verified patient
Very well articulate and a good understanding of your medical need
Verified patient
Dr. Choi was very helpful, insightful and kind. Great experience.
Over an hour wait even when I was called to come sooner, didn’t see the doctor I scheduled (saw a PA instead) and did not receive the paperwork I submitted via Zocdoc so had to redo in office. The MA was great but felt rushed with the pa and disappointed to not see the doctor I booked with.
During my recent visit, I had the pleasure of being attended to by Dr. Courtney Toombs. Her genuine concern for my well-being was evident from the start. She actively listened to my complaints, demonstrating a high level of attentiveness. Dr. Toombs’ pleasant demeanor put me at ease, and her passion for her field of medicine was palpable. I am pleased with the recommendations she provided to address my health concerns. Thanks to her guidance, I feel confident that I am on the right path toward better managing my physical condition. In summary, Dr. Toombs is a compassionate and knowledgeable physician, and I am grateful for her care.
Verified patient
I made an appointment to see a doctor for scoliosis, had several conversations with the office never once did they mention that they do not treat scoliosis. Waste of my time as well as my daughters.
Verified patient
A personable doctor answered all my questions
Verified patient
Dr. Choi was so pleasurable! Excellent bed side manner. He answered all of my questions in honesty and truth! My case was not treated in dollars and cents. But, instead valued me so much as a patient. He has gained my confidence and respect as a doctor!
Verified patient
Very professional and knowledgeable!
Verified patient
Excellent communicator...highly recommend him...
Verified patient
Very informative and friendly. Would recommend
Verified patient
He is very professional. Excellent attitude with patients. Very knowledgeable and great diagnosis. Would recommend without hesitation .
Verified patient
Dr. Choi was very thorough and kind. He took his time to explain everything to me. I felt he was so efficent and very knowledgeable in his field. His bedside manner is top notch.
Excellent communication.
Very happy with Dr. Choi. Very patient and concerned about me. Took his time with my consultations I would give him ten stars.
Doctor Choi was very transparent with my visit, he let me know everything that was going on, very thoruo, very helpful to help me understand what was wrong. He was very nice, caring and helpful.
Excellent.
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Where is Dr. Daniel Choi's office located?

Dr. Daniel Choi has 4 office locations, including in Garden City, Ronkonkoma, Huntington, and Jamaica Estates, view full addresses on Dr. Choi's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Daniel Choi have?

Dr. Daniel Choi is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Daniel Choi?

Dr. Daniel Choi frequently sees patients for Back Pain, Back Problems, Spine Deformation / Scoliosis , Surgery Consultation, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Daniel Choi on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Daniel Choi speak?

Dr. Daniel Choi speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Daniel Choi in reviews?

57 patients have reviewed Dr. Daniel Choi. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.44/5. They have a 4.72/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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