John J. Choi, MD
Minimally Invasive General SurgeryColon and Rectal Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleHospital Affiliations
- Nuvance Health - Vassar Brothers Medical Center
- Nuvance Health - Putnam Hospital
- Nuvance Health - Northern Dutchess Hospital
About John J. Choi
Professional Statement
John Choi, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon. He believes that healthcare should be patient-focused and that physicians should provide guidance so that patients can participate to improve their healthcare. His areas of expertise include minimally invasive, robotic and colorectal surgery. Dr. Choi treats patients as individuals and believes in quality of life, rather than just treating diseases.
In his free time, Dr. Choi enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, playing tennis, hiking and golfing.
Get To Know Me
I practice patient-centered care and treat patients as individuals to help them reach their goals.
What is the most important thing your patients should expect from their professional relationship with you? What do you expect from them?
I aspire to have a friendly, open and honest relationship, with a sprinkle of pragmatism, tailoring treatments to individual needs using evidence-based medicine.
How do you spend your personal time when you're not caring for patients?
I enjoy playing golf and tennis, hiking, traveling and spending time with my family.
Why did you choose your specialty and what is its greatest reward?
I chose minimally invasive surgery because it embraces the philosophy of continually improving our techniques with the latest technology (such as the da Vinci robot) to help patients.
Expertise
Education
- Post Graduate: Marist College, 2025
- Fellowship: University of Southern California Medical Center, Colon & Rectal Surgery, 2011
- Fellowship: Irvine Regional Hospital and Medical Center, Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2010
- Residency: Stamford Hospital and Health System, Surgery (General Surgery), 2009
- Residency: Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Surgery (General Surgery), 2006
- Internship: Staten Island University Hospital-Concord, Surgery (General Surgery), 2005
- Medical School: American University of the Caribbean, 2003
Board Certifications
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery
Video
Locations
- Nuvance Health Medical Practice - General Surgery Poughkeepsie
- 21 Reade Place, Suite 3100, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
- Get Directions
- phone: 845-214-1800
- fax: 845-214-1818
Insurance
- Aetna
- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan
- Centivo
- Cigna
- Coventry-Aetna
- Emblem Health
- EmblemHealth
- Empire BlueCross Blue Shield
- Empire Health Plan
- Empire Plan
- Fidelis Care
- Hamaspik
- MagnaCare
- Medicaid Connecticut
- Medicaid New York
- Medicare New York
- Medicare Railroad
- Multiplan Inc
- MVP Health Care
- New York Workers Compensation
- Northwell Direct
- Oxford Health Plans
- Tricare Humana Military
- United Healthcare
- Wellcare
Ratings & Reviews
4.7 out of 5
47 ratings, 7 reviewsProvider star ratings are calculated using patient responses to the provider care questions in our patient experience survey. Below you can see the provider’s star rating and the number of his or her patients who have provided feedback. Ratings depicted represent those clinicians that have at least 30 completed surveys on a rolling 12 month basis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2025
Dr. Choi is a very competent and pleasant doctor. He is also very respectful and kind to me .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
I am so very happy n relieved he was able to see me and help me get apt so I can have piece of mind before the Hoildays. The doctor and staff were amazing and cant say enough how happy everyone was you dont see many pleasant people anymore let alone in a doctor's office so thank you and 100% confident letting this doctor to operate on me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Very happy with Dr. Choi
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2025
This Dr is outstanding he saved my life !!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
Dr Choi explained everything in terms that I understood! He spent over 30 minutes for an office visit, above and beyond excellents!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2025
Dr.Choi was the best took really great care and explained everything for my surgery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/7/2025
Absolutely the best care, compassionate doctor. Most highly recommend him.