Dr. Paul Choi, MD
Gastroenterologist
3663 W 6th St, Suite 306, Los Angeles, CA 90020
At a glance
4.17 stars (24 reviews)
83% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 20 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Harvard University
Works at Los Angeles Endoscopy Center
4.17
24 reviews
Bedside manner
4.1
Wait time
4.0
Recent reviews
Excellent. Everyone at the office was helpful and caring. They made sure I was prepared for the visit beforehand and, given what an uncomfortable procedure it was, They made me feel as comfortable and relaxed as possible. I am so happy I picked his office.
September 16, 2013Initials hidden
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Stomach and duodenal inflammation
Acute gastrointestinal bleeding
Acid reflux
Upper GI endoscopy
Colonoscopy
Stomach and duodenal inflammation
Acute gastrointestinal bleeding
Acid reflux
Upper GI endoscopy
More about Dr. Paul Choi, MD
Dr. Paul M. Choi is the current Director of Los Angeles Endoscopy Center. He is a board-certified gastroenterologist with over 20 years of experience in the field of gastroenterology. He has personally performed over 20,000 colonoscopy, and 50,000 upper endoscopy procedures to date.
Dr. Choi received his undergraduate degree from M.I.T. in Cambridge, MA. He obtained his medical education from the Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA. He underwent his internal medicine training at the New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center and Sloan-Kettering Memorial Cancer Center in New York. Dr. Choi obtained his gastroenterology training at the Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, also in New York.
After completing his formal medical training, he had spent additional years working on oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes at the Center for Cancer Reserach of the Columbia University. Dr. Choi served as an Associate Medical Staff at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, MA and Director of Clinical Research in the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. As a result, he is able to bring a very strong background in basic science and clinical research to the patient care.
Dr. Choi has written extensively for peer-reviewed journals and book chapters (http://tinyurl.com/PaulMChoiMD), and spoke at numerous national gastroenterology conventions. He is currently a Fellow Member of the American Gastroenterological Association (F.A.G.A.). He has previously served as clinical faculty at both the Harvard Medical School and UCLA School of Medicine.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Harvard University
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center, Internship in Internal Medicine
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center, Residency in Internal Medicine
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Columbia University Medical Center, Fellowship in Gastroenterology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Bachelor’s)
Practice
Los Angeles Endoscopy Center
Affiliation
Good Samaritan Hospital
Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
Saint Vincent Medical Center
Certifications
Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine)
American Board of Internal Medicine
Professional memberships
American Gastroenterological Association
Awards and publications
Choi PM. Malignancy in Crohn's disease. In: Crohn's Disease. Prantera C, Korelitz BI eds. Marcel Dekker, NY 509-527, 1995.
Choi PM, Targan SR. Ulcerative colitis. In: Conn's Current Therapy. Rakel RE ed. W.B. Saunders 466-470, 1994.
Background
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Korean
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1679650675
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.17
Wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
4.13
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24 reviews
Most relevant
He is very caring and has an extremely receptive staff as well.
More than 1 year agoGK
I had the best experience in a doctor's office in over ten yrs.
More than 1 year agoHS
Just another patient in his book
December 7, 2015Initials hidden
Excellent. Everyone at the office was helpful and caring. They made sure I was prepared for the visit beforehand and, given what an uncomfortable procedure it was, They made me feel as comfortable and relaxed as possible. I am so happy I picked his office.
September 16, 2013Initials hidden
The office building has a free parking lot, nice. Pretty straightforward to find the actual office, where I registered and waited about half an hour to be triaged by a nurse. The ladies at the front desk were courteous and spoke fluently in Korean but also in English which is great. The nurse herself was very polite, and afterwards, I sat back in the waiting room for about 10 more minutes. The office is pretty busy with a mostly Korean clientele getting endoscopies and colonoscopies. I saw the doctor in his office, but felt rushed, couldn't really even say exactly why I was in to see him. I was told to go in the exam room and put on a gown, and the doc knocked before entering which I appreciated. He assessed me in less than 3 minutes and left the room. I was kind of lost at this point... where do I go? Is that it? What was the deal? A nurse guided me out to the waiting room again, where I confusingly waited and was then called to the desk. I was then told that the doc recommended an endoscopy. I asked why, and then was sent back in to his office where he explained. What bothered me the most was that it's like he didn't even read the notes the nurse made about my history and exactly why I was in to see him. Couldn't he have taken the time to do that, and explain the reason for the endoscopy when I was in the exam room with him? I respect and trust his judgement, however, he was pretty brash and assuming. Not sure if he was thinking about the next patient already, distracted with the weekend so close or what but this isn't the kind of doctor I would go back to or recommend.
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He was professional, knowledgeable and kind.
April 22, 2013Initials hidden
Very Professional.
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Which hospital is Dr. Paul Choi affiliated with?
Dr. Paul Choi is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital, Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, and Saint Vincent Medical Center.
What practice does Dr. Paul Choi work with?
Dr. Paul Choi works with Los Angeles Endoscopy Center.
Where is Dr. Paul Choi's office located?
Dr. Paul Choi's office is located at 3663 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90020.
Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Choi have?
Dr. Paul Choi is certified by Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine) and American Board of Internal Medicine.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Paul Choi?
Dr. Paul Choi frequently sees patients for Colon Cancer Screening, Colonoscopy, Diarrhea, Gastroenterology Consultation, and Hemorrhoids. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Paul Choi on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Paul Choi speak?
Dr. Paul Choi speaks English, Spanish, and Korean.
How do patients rate Dr. Paul Choi in reviews?
24 patients have reviewed Dr. Paul Choi. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.17/5. They have a 4.13/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.