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Dr. Hoon Choi, MD, PhD

Specializes in: Neurosurgery
Professional interests include: lumbar stenosis, cervical artificial disc replacement, thoracic herniated disc, and more.
2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard
Weston, FL 33331

Dr. Hoon Choi, MD, PhD is a neurosurgeon in Weston, FL specializing in neurosurgery. Dr. Hoon Choi, MD, PhD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA A NONPROFIT CORPORATION and Florida, Braathen Center, Weston.

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Office Locations

Address:

2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard
Weston, FL 33331

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

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to permanently join together two or more vertebrae, the bones in the spine. Certain spinal disorders can lead to instability and pain, and the idea behind spinal fusion is that fusing vertebrae together can both make them stronger and reduce motion, which can sometimes reduce pain.

There are several different types of spinal fusion surgery available, mostly depending on where a patient's pain is located and whether his or her surgeon will perform the procedure through the back, front, or side. In general, a fusion is performed by packing the vertebrae to be fused with grafted bone. This bone may be taken from the patient's hip, may be donated from a cadaver, or it may be a manufactured synthetic material. The bone is placed along the vertebrae, and sometimes, the disc that lies in between the vertebrae is removed and replaced with grafted bone. The bone material will grow and cement the two vertebrae together. After the bone graft is placed, the vertebrae are sometimes held in place with rods, screws, plates, or cages, depending on the weakness of the spine and needs of the graft.

Spinal fusion is a significant surgery and can take three to four hours or more. Recovery is typically two to four days in the hospital. After surgery, it is important to remember that the fusion takes time to grow from the bone graft. So, the actual fusion is not complete for several months. Patients will probably feel somewhat better right away, but it may take a while to feel the full effects of the fusion as the bone grows into place. In the meantime, doctors might have patients wear a brace to protect their spine and keep it properly aligned.

Spinal fusion is not used for all kinds of back pain. Changing the way the spine moves can lead to strain on the other joints in the back, and fusion is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks. Some spine disorders that are treated with fusion include:

  • Curvature disorders, such as scoliosis and kyphosis
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Spondylolisthesis, a disorder that causes vertebrae to slip over each other
  • Significant spinal fractures that cause instability
  • Weakened spine due to infection or tumor
  • Some cases of spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column
  • Chronic lower back pain (although the use of fusion to treat this is controversial)

Regardless of the diagnosis, there is always a possibility of 'failure' with spinal fusion, or of the surgery not fully solving the pain. This is more likely when fusion is used primarily to treat pain instead of structural problems. Patients can improve their chances of a successful outcome by stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, moving their body every day, and following their doctor's instructions for any physical therapy that they are prescribed.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Hoon Choi, MD, PhD treated as a neurosurgeon in Weston, FL were lab tests, spinal procedures, blood draw and nerve procedures.

blood draw 17
decompression surgery 14
doctor visit 95
hospital care 14
inpatient care 14
lab tests 55
nerve procedures 14
revision surgery 12
spinal procedures 18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hoon Choi, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 13
Female 13
Age
75 to 84 5
85 and over
Less than 65 1
65 to 74 11

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hoon Choi, MD, PhD From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hoon Choi, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 36
High Cholesterol 31
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 15
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma
Osteoporosis
Heart Failure 6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2
Diabetes 11
Atrial Fibrillation 3
Cancer 1
Dementia

Education & Training

He completed residency at Children's Hospital Boston. He is certified by the Neurosurgery and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Residency: Children's Hospital Boston (2014)

Board Certification: Neurosurgery

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Cleveland Clinic
CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA A NONPROFIT CORPORATION
Florida, Braathen Center, Weston

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Hoon Choi, MD, PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.97 out of 5 stars based on 39 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Hoon Choi, MD, PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in Weston, FL. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Globus Medical, Inc. $97,528 Excelsius - GPS
$38,466 		EXCELSIUS
$19,924 		QUARTEX MIS
$10,212 		QUARTEX
$9,178 		Disc Arthroplasty
$7,718 		Other
$12,031
NUVASIVE, INC. $2,220 Pulse
$2,019 		ALIF
$119 		XLIF
$68 		TLX
$15
Stryker Corporation $1,644 EVEREST Spinal System
$1,526 		YUKON OCT Spinal System
$118
Medtronic USA, Inc. $1,431 CD HORIZON
$1,255 		O-ARM-ST
$101
$75
Medtronic, Inc. $1,097 Mazor X Stealth Edition
$830 		PIPELINE
$205 		MAZOR X SYSTEM
$47 		CLYDESDALE PTC SPINAL SYSTEM
$14
Other $2,376 VIPER
$207 		spinal-stim
$195 		EXPEDIUM
$166 		CMF SPINALOGIC
$137 		Trinity ELITE
$130 		Other
$1,542
Types of Payments
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $46,200
Travel and Lodging $29,276
Consulting Fee $26,800
Food and Beverage $3,959
Education $62

Research Payments

Dr. Hoon Choi, MD, PhD has received 1 research payments totaling $1,045.

Biography

Dr. Hoon Choi specializes in neurosurgery and practices in Weston, FL. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among Dr. Choi's clinical interests: spinal instability, cervical herniated disc, and spinal decompression. He is professionally affiliated with Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Choi's training includes residency programs at Children's Hospital Boston and a hospital affiliated with SUNY Upstate Medical University.

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