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Dr. Michael Choi, MD

Hematology* Age 45
Dr. Michael Choi, MD
5.0 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Michael Choi, MD

Hematology* Age 45
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Choi, MD is a Hematologist in La Jolla, CA.

About

Dr. Choi graduated from UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN COLORADO. Dr. Michael Choi, MD is a Hematologist in La Jolla, CA and has 19 years experience. Dr. Choi currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. Dr. Choi has experience treating conditions like Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Hypogammaglobulinemia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Choi received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Choi's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Choi is board certified in Hematology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Anemia
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Bleeding Disorders
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Hemochromatosis
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Leukocytosis
Lung Cancer
Lymphocytosis
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Melanoma
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Oral Cancer
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Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Prostate Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
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Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Thrombocytosis
Thyroid Cancer
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Acquired Red Cell Aplasia
Acute Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Amyloidosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, ALK Negative
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bladder Cancer
Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Central Cyanosis
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Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
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Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Colorectal Cancer
Cryoglobulinemia
Diffuse Follicle Center Lymphoma
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Endocrine Gland Cancer
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Factor II Deficiency
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Factor VII Deficiency
Factor X Deficiency
Factor XII Deficiency
Factor XIII Deficiency
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G6PD Deficiency Anemia
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
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Hodgkin's Disease
Hypothalamus Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Kidney Cancer
Leukocytopenia
Lymphoma
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Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Male Breast Carcinoma
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Maternal Anemia
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloma
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Peritoneal Cancer
Pheochromocytoma
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Purpura
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Qualitative Platelet Defects (incl. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia)
Salivary Gland Cancer
Secondary Hypertension
Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin SS Disease
Small Intestine Cancer
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach Cancer
Systemic Amyloidosis
Thalassemia
Tongue Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
von Willebrand Disease
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Erythropoietin Test
Plasmapheresis
Thoracentesis

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Locations

  1. 1 UCSD Heath Care
    3855 Health Sciences Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 822-6100
  2. 2 UC San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
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  3. 3 University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
    9300 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-7000

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Mar 04, 2024
Dr. Choi is very knowledgeable and stays current on the latest treatments. He clearly explains things and patiently answers questions. I never feel rushed. He has a kind, gentle manner and seems to sincerely care about his patients. I couldn’t ask for a better doctor.
— Mar 04, 2024
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Specialties*
Hematology
Medical Oncology
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Education

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  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN COLORADO
    2005
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Board Certifications

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  • Hematology
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Choi, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Choi's profile.

Dr. Choi frequently treats the following conditions: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Hypogammaglobulinemia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Choi, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Michael Choi, MD holds board certification in Hematology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA