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Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD

Accepting New Patients

(Dr. Joon Young Choi, M.D.)

(7 Ratings)

Specializes in: Hand Surgery and Plastic Surgery

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (2002)

Professional interests include: rhinoplasty, mini tummy tuck, microvascular surgery, and more.

408 S Beach Boulevard Suite 205
Anaheim, CA 92804

(714) 527-2641

Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD is a hand surgeon in Orange, CA specializing in hand surgery and plastic surgery. He graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Medical Foundation, Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna Beach, Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange, Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph, Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo and St. Joseph Hospital (Orange).

Office Locations

St. Joseph Hospital (Orange)

1310 West Stewart Drive Suite 606, Orange Coast Plastic Surgery - Suite 606
Orange, CA 92868

(714) 527-2641

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408 S Beach Boulevard Suite 205
Anaheim, CA 92804

(714) 527-2641

(714) 276-0679

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Some issues Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD can help you with:

Chemical Peels

Chemical peels remove the outer layer of the skin using chemical solutions, like glycolic acid and phenol. Although most commonly performed on the face, this non-surgical procedure may be done on the neck and hands as well. Chemical peels can treat the following:

Age spots
Fine lines and wrinkles
Freckles
Rough skin
Sun-damaged skin
Acne

Before the procedure, a skin evaluation is done to determine which type of peel will produce the best results. Dark skin tends to respond well to light peels, while severely sun-damaged skin will likely benefit from a moderate or deep peel. Pre-treatment creams and sunscreen need to be applied every day for several weeks prior to the procedure. Doing this may help shorten the healing process.

During the peel, the area to be treated is cleaned thoroughly, and the chemical solution is applied on the skin for several minutes, which produces a stinging sensation. A neutralizing agent is then used, and the stinging sensation gradually goes away. For more intense peels, a cool compress may be placed on the area to relieve any stinging or burning, or the solution may be applied in intervals to limit exposure to the strong chemicals.

Following a light peel, there will be redness and swelling, which typically fade in a few days. Swelling after a moderate or deep peel may last for a week, and mild redness may continue for a few weeks. To help improve the final results of a peel, treated areas must be kept cool, moisturized, and protected from sunlight.

Facial Paralysis

Facial paralysis is an inability to move the muscles in the face. It often affects only one side, and it can happen quite suddenly. Facial paralysis may make one's face feel frozen or numb.

Facial paralysis can happen when there is inflammation or damage to either the part of the brain that controls the facial muscles or the nerve that carries signals from the brain to the face. Some common causes include:

Stroke, which can affect the part of the brain controlling the face and prevent those muscles from working
Bell's palsy, an inflammation of the main facial nerve
Lyme disease
Birth trauma or difficult birth, which can cause facial paralysis in babies (usually temporary)
Head trauma in which nerves are damaged

Facial paralysis is a frustrating and frightening experience, but many cases are temporary and go away on their own. Even with more difficult cases, there are treatment options available, including rehabilitation, pain management, and surgery.

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is any surgery done to change the shape and structure of the nose. It is commonly done for cosmetic purposes, but it may also be done to reduce breathing difficulties. Surgery may include any part of bone or cartilage of the nose. In some cases, cartilage is transplanted from the ear or rib to augment the nose.

Rhinoplasty may be done for reasons that are primarily about appearance, such as:

Changing the shape or size of the nose to better fit the proportions of the face
Lifting a downward tilt at the tip of the nose
Adjusting an asymmetrical nose
Closing unusually large nostrils
Reconstructing a nose that has been damaged after trauma.

Rhinoplasty may also be done to correct a deviated septum or other breathing impairment. In that case, the nasal structure is adjusted so that airflow is increased to a comfortable level.

Typically, rhinoplasty is only performed on adults because kids' and teens' faces are still growing and changing. After a rhinoplasty, healing will take 1-2 weeks, but subtle shifts in the face and occasional swelling can last up to a year.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

excision

In 2012, Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD performed more excision procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Orange, CA during 2012 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	60
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	216
doctor visit	405
excision	216
injections	79

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Orange, CA during 2013 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	75
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	183
doctor visit	370
excision	183
injections	75

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	46
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	121
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	17
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	52
Dementia	11
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Orange, CA during 2014 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	56
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	268
doctor visit	446
excision	268
injections	56

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	67
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	108
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	24
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	54
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Orange, CA during 2015 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	226
doctor visit	383
excision	226
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	43
injections	20

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	116
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	48
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	45
Dementia	19
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Orange, CA during 2016 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	123
doctor visit	270
excision	123

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	44
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	20
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	62
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Orange, CA during 2017 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision and hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	131
doctor visit	177
excision	131
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	55

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	37
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	14
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	64
Dementia	28
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Orange, CA during 2018 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	63
doctor visit	124
excision	63
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	28
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	58
Dementia	28
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Orange, CA during 2019 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	113
doctor visit	207
excision	113

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	28
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	16
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	13
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	49
Dementia	29
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	17

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	23

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	24
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	13
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	53
Dementia	26
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	14

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	29

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	44
Dementia	27
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	19

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	11
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	49
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Orange, CA were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, injections and aspiration.

aspiration	52
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	165
doctor visit	241
excision	165
hospital care	12
injections	57
inpatient care	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	43
Non-Hispanic White	36
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	34
85 and over	13
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	36

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	48
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	18
Cancer	5

Education & Training

Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2002. He is certified by the Board Certified and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (2002)

Board Certification: Board Certified

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence Medical Foundation

Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna Beach

Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange

Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph

Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo

St. Joseph Hospital (Orange)

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Providence, Health Net HMO and CIGNA HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Providence

Health Net HMO

CIGNA HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.14 out of 5 stars based on 7 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Orange, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joon Y. Choi, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Merz North America, Inc.	$3,595 Xeomin $3,037	Asclera $531	Belotero $13	$14
AXOGEN	$1,228 NERVE CUFF $1,046	Two Point Discriminator $99	AxoGuard Nerve Connector $63	AxoGuard Nerve Protector $19
CooperSurgical, Inc.	$258 PARAGARD $258
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$249 GRAFIX PL $163	Regranex $38	RENASYS GO v2 HOME $30	STRAVIX $19
Mentor Worldwide LLC	$178 MENTOR MemoryGel Resterilizable Gel Sizer $125	Augmentation $19	Facial $17	MemoryGel Breast Implants $16
Other	$1,008 NATRELLE $134	ELIQUIS $125	NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS $105	ZERBAXA $104	Flowable $53	Other $488

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,450
Travel and Lodging	$731
Education	$236
Gift	$99

Biography

Dr. Joon Choi sees patients in Anaheim, CA and Orange, CA. His medical specialties are plastic surgery and hand surgery. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 4.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among Dr. Choi's clinical interests: deformity correction, neck reconstructive surgery, and turbinate reduction surgery. He seems to honor several insurance carriers, including United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California. He is a graduate of the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Choi is affiliated with Providence Medical Foundation. According to Providence Medical Foundation, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Orange, CA.