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Dr. Gina Choi, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology and Adult Transplant Hepatology

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine (2008)

Professional interests include: cirrhosis, transplant procedures, liver transplant, and more.

100 Medical Plaza Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90095

(310) 794-7783

Dr. Gina Choi, MD is a gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in adult gastroenterology and adult transplant hepatology. She graduated from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine in 2008 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Gina Choi, MD is affiliated with UCLA Health, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA.

Office Locations

Address:

100 Medical Plaza Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90095

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

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

doctor visit	84

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	0
Hispanic	56
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	70

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	53
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	256
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	0
Hispanic	63
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	77

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	52
Dementia	11
Cancer	6

doctor visit	339
hospital care	88
inpatient care	88

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	0
Hispanic	70
Asian	32
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	78

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	49
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

doctor visit	315
hospital care	139
inpatient care	139

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	66
Asian	34
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	88

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	53
Dementia	12
Cancer	6

doctor visit	284
hospital care	100
inpatient care	100

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	0
Hispanic	67
Asian	32
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	50
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

doctor visit	271
hospital care	135
inpatient care	135

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	12
Hispanic	92
Asian	39
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	90

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	50
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

doctor visit	784
hospital care	178
inpatient care	178

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gina Choi, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, CA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	334
hospital care	118
inpatient care	118

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gina Choi, MD.

**Gender**
Female	67
Male	70

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	16
Non-Hispanic White	65
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	41
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	0
Less than 65	47
65 to 74	64

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gina Choi, MD From 2015 - 2021

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

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	24
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	5
Cancer	4

Education & Training

Dr. Gina Choi, MD graduated from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine in 2008. She completed residency at New York University (NYU) Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine (2008)

Residency: New York University (NYU) Affiliated Hospitals (2011)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

UCLA Health

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

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. Gina Choi, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, TRICARE, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Prime Health, First Health, HealthSmart, Centivo, Health Net of California, UFCM Health System and L.A. Care.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

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

Cigna

TRICARE

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Aetna

Blue Shield of California

MultiPlan

UnitedHealthcare

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Prime Health

First Health

HealthSmart

Centivo

Health Net of California

UFCM Health System

L.A. Care

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$85,039 Ocaliva $85,039
Gilead Sciences, Inc.	$34,793 Vemlidy $15,892	Epclusa $6,814	$12,087
Gilead Sciences Inc	$16,537 Vemlidy $6,390	Epclusa $4,240	Viread $100	$5,807
Dova Pharmaceuticals	$3,008 DOPTELET $3,008
AbbVie, Inc.	$713 Mavyret $589	$124
Other	$2,226 XIFAXAN $454	Mavyret $399	ZORTRESS $283	Kanuma $187	XIFIXAN $185	Other $719

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program	$41,970
Consulting Fee	$38,890
Honoraria	$18,530
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$13,000
Food and Beverage	$10,862
Other	$19,064

Biography

Dr. Gina Choi specializes in adult gastroenterology and adult transplant hepatology. She has indicated that her clinical interests include primary biliary cholangitis, gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), and autoimmune hepatitis. She is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California. Dr. Choi graduated from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine and then she performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with New York University (NYU). She has received professional recognition including the following: Compassionate Care Award, UCLA Gastroenterology Fellowship Program. She speaks Korean. Dr. Choi is professionally affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.