Michael H. Cho, MD
Spine SurgeryNeurosurgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleHospital Affiliations
- Nuvance Health - Vassar Brothers Medical Center
- Nuvance Health - Northern Dutchess Hospital
About Michael H. Cho
Professional Statement
Michael H. Cho, MD, believes that all conservative options should be exhausted prior to recommending surgery. On the other hand, if a patient can clearly benefit from surgery he will not hesitate to recommend it. He received his medical degree from the New York University School of Medicine. He completed his neurosurgical residency at New York University School of Medicine. He is board certified by the American Board of Neurological surgery. His areas of expertise include complex spine surgery, brain tumors and neurotrauma.
Dr. Cho prides himself in his honesty when it comes to patient care. In his free time, Dr. Cho enjoys spending time with his family and all types of outdoor activities.
Get To Know Me
Patients should choose me for their care because of my dedication to patient care, honesty and expertise.
What is the most important thing your patients should expect from their professional relationship with you? What do you expect from them?
I value trust and honesty. I have no issues with second opinions and every patient is free to seek them. I expect patients to be informed about their condition.
How do you spend your personal time when you're not caring for patients?
I enjoy spending time with my family and participating in all types of outdoor activities.
Why did you choose your specialty and what is its greatest reward?
I enjoy the complexity of spine surgery and neurosurgery. The greatest reward is caring for patients, whether it be with or without surgery. A good outcome is also quite satisfying.
Expertise
Education
- Residency: NYU Hospitals Center, Neurosurgery, 1999
- Internship: NYU Hospitals Center, Surgery (General Surgery), 1993
- Medical School: New York University School of Medicine, 1992
Board Certifications
- Neurological Surgery: American Board of Neurological Surgery
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Locations
- Nuvance Health Medical Practice - Neurosurgery Poughkeepsie
- 21 Reade Place, Suite 1100, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
- Get Directions
- phone: 845-214-1922
- fax: 845-214-1930
- Nuvance Health Medical Practice - Neurosurgery Poughkeepsie (Columbia St.)
- 30 Columbia Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
- Get Directions
- phone: 845-214-1922
- fax: 845-214-1930
- Nuvance Health Medical Practice - Neurosurgery Kingston
- 1240 Ulster Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401
- Get Directions
- phone: 845-331-5165
- fax: 845-331-6238
Insurance
- Aetna
- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan
- Centivo
- Cigna
- ConnectiCare
- Coventry-Aetna
- Emblem Health
- EmblemHealth
- Empire BlueCross Blue Shield
- Empire Health Plan
- Empire Plan
- Fidelis Care
- Hamaspik
- MagnaCare
- Medicaid Connecticut
- Medicaid New York
- Medicare Connecticut
- 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
4.6 out of 5
261 ratings, 12 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 12/27/2025
Dr.Cho is very attentive and addresses all of your concerns. He is very personable and see you as a “whole”, discussing not only your medical issues but takes an interest in what you do outside of his office.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/26/2025
He is a knowledgeable, compassionate physician and since he took excellent care of my husband in the past, I chose to have an appointment with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
Dr. Cho is very compassionate and caring surgeon. He explains things very well. He is an excellent surgeon and really wants to solve the problems. He is very understanding. Can't say enough good things about him. I feel very lucky to have him as my neurosurgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2025
Dr. Cho saved my husband’s life with his brain surgery. He has always been very easy to talk to and I have found him a very valuable part of our medical team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
Dr.Cho listens. He is very calm. He is very conservative in his approach.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Dr. Cho was very good at explaining everything and took time to listen to my concerns. I was very pleased with my visit with him. Staff was also very nice & courteous.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2025
Excellent physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
Dr. Is a very good MD. He'll do what's best for the patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
He was always thorough and showed empathy to my situation. Certainly has much knowledge of the condition and explained options to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/31/2025
he took his time, listened and responded to all my questions, gave thoughtful advice. this was a referral re surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/7/2025
I appreciate the time he takes and his thoroughness.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/1/2025
Exceptional doctor