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Dr. Michael Choi, MD
Hematology* Age 47
Dr. Michael Choi, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Choi, MD is a Hematologist in La Jolla, CA.
Dr. Michael Choi, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Michael Choi, MD

Hematology* Age 47
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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

About Dr. Michael Choi, MD

Dr. Choi graduated from University of Southern Colorado. Dr. Michael Choi, MD is a Hematologist in La Jolla, CA and has 21 years experience. Dr. Choi currently practices at UCSD Heath Care and is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. Dr. Choi has experience treating conditions like Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Hypogammaglobulinemia, Lymphocytosis and Leukocytosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. 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
Lymphocytosis
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Lymphocytosis
Leukocytosis
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Pancytopenia
Bleeding Disorders
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Anemia
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Thrombocytosis
Coagulation Disorders
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Neutropenia
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Monoclonal Gammopathy of Uncertain Significance
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Hemochromatosis
Prostate Cancer
Skin Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Lung Cancer
Melanoma
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Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Acute Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Amyloidosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, ALK Negative
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
Bone Cancer
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
Central Cyanosis
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Colorectal Cancer
Constitutional Aplastic Anemia
Cryoglobulinemia
Diffuse Follicle Center Lymphoma
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Enzyme Disorder Anemia
Eye Cancer
Factor II Deficiency
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Factor VII Deficiency
Factor X Deficiency
Factor XII Deficiency
Factor XIII Deficiency
Folate Deficiency Anemia
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Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3B
G6PD Deficiency Anemia
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Hemophilia
Hemophilia A
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypercoagulable State
Hypothalamus Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Kidney Cancer
Leukocytopenia
Liver Cancer
Long COVID Disorder
Lymphocytopenia
Lymphoma
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Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Mast Cell Diseases
Maternal Anemia
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
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Myelodysplastic Syndromes
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Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma
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Parathyroid Cancer
Peritoneal Cancer
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)
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Secondary Hypertension
Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin SS Disease
Small Intestine Cancer
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach Cancer
Systemic Amyloidosis
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Thyroid Cancer
Tongue Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract 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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    Silver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPO
    Advantage-CA PPO
    MemorialCare Custom-CA PPO
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    Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
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    Blue Cross (CACare) - Small Group-CA HMO
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    Cigna HMO
    Cigna
    Cigna PPO
  • Select Plus HMO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
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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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Medical Oncology
Hematology
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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, Hypogammaglobulinemia, Lymphocytosis and Leukocytosis. 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.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Southern Colorado
    2005
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Hematology
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Michael Choi, MD Practices

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA

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