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Dr. Lynn Y. Choi, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery

University of Massachusetts Medical School

Professional interests include: cancer, breast surgery, tumor, and more.

43 New Scotland Avenue B Building, Floor 2 (concourse), Suite 162, Critical Care Unit
Albany, NY 12208

(518) 262-3125

Dr. Lynn Y. Choi, MD is a general surgeon in Albany, NY specializing in general surgery. She graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical School. Dr. Lynn Y. Choi, MD is affiliated with Albany Medical Center and Albany Medical College.

Office Locations

Address:

25 Hackett Boulevard Floor 4, South Clinical Campus
Albany, NY 12208

Address:

43 New Scotland Avenue B Building, Floor 2 (concourse), Suite 162, Critical Care Unit
Albany, NY 12208

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

Mastectomy (Breast Removal Surgery)

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the breasts, most frequently associated with breast cancer treatment (for both male and female breast cancer patients). Breast cancer patients who receive a mastectomy typically have undergone other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and less invasive breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). If these treatments are unsuccessful, oncologists may eventually prescribe a mastectomy. Other conditions that may prompt a mastectomy include:

Two or more cancerous regions in the same breast
Inability to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy
High likelihood of recurring breast cancer
Large tumor that is bigger than two inches across
Pregnancy that prohibits radiation therapy
Preexisting conditions like lupus or scleroderma

Notably, some patients may elect to undergo mastectomy without a breast cancer diagnosis. Preventative (prophylactic) mastectomy is performed on those with a high risk of breast cancer, such as having a family history of the disease or carrying the breast cancer BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Preventative mastectomy substantially reduces one's chances of developing breast cancer in the future, but it cannot wholly prevent it.

Surgical oncologists perform several types of mastectomies, depending upon the severity of the breast cancer (including factors such as its location and spread), as well as the patients' own aesthetic and personal choices. The six main types of mastectomy include:

Total mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes an entire breast, including parts like the pectoral chest muscle, skin, and nipple.
Radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes the entire breast, underarm lymph nodes, pectoral chest muscles, and outer skin and nipple. One of the most invasive forms of mastectomy, radical mastectomy is infrequently performed.
Modified radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist completes a total mastectomy and also removes the underarm lymph nodes. This procedure is slightly less invasive than radical mastectomy.
Skin-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and nipple, but leaves most of breast skin. This method is used in conjunction with breast reconstruction, as implants can be added below the skin. Skin-sparing mastectomy often requires a treatment team with a surgical oncologist and a plastic surgeon experienced in breast procedures.
Nipple-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and leaves the nipple and most of the breast skin. This method is only available to patients in the early stages of breast cancer. Similar to skin-sparing mastectomy, this procedure is frequently performed with breast reconstruction.

Any of these procedures can be done on both breasts, in which case the procedure would be known as a double mastectomy. For example, a surgical oncologist might perform a total or nipple-sparing mastectomy on both breasts. Double mastectomies are often used as a preventive surgery for those who are at risk of developing breast cancer later on in life.

Patients have one or two days of hospital stay before returning home from their mastectomy procedures. Full recovery can take several months, but some patients find they are able to resume normal activity within one month of their mastectomy. Patients are advised to limit arm and chest movements whenever possible.

After surgery, patients must also adjust to changes in their appearance. While some patients choose to receive breast reconstruction, other patients may decide to wear prosthetic breasts or will simply embrace their new chest.

Mastectomies permit patients to conquer cancer and lead healthy, thriving lives as breast cancer survivors.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	23
hospital care	43
inpatient care	43

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	18
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	37
Dementia	20
Cancer	39

diagnostic procedures	9
doctor visit	133
excision	8
hospital care	72
inpatient care	72
lymph node procedures	9
open surgery	9

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	39
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Dementia	19
Cancer	53

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	31
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	17
Cancer	60

breast procedures	11
cancer surgery	12
doctor visit	152
excision	10
hospital care	55
inpatient care	55

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	27
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	19
Dementia	14
Cancer	60

breast procedures	12
cancer surgery	13
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	366
excision	25
hospital care	134
inpatient care	134
lymph node procedures	24
open surgery	12

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lynn Y. Choi, MD treated as a general surgeon in Albany, NY were hospital care, inpatient care, lymph node procedures and excision.

breast procedures	13
cancer surgery	12
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	176
excision	15
hospital care	75
inpatient care	75
lymph node procedures	17
open surgery	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

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

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	67
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	22
85 and over	11
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	32

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

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

Hypertension	34
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	11
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	21
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Lynn Y. Choi, MD graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical School. She completed residency at Albany Medical Center. She is certified by the Surgery (General Surgery) American Board of Surgery.

Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School

Residency: Albany Medical Center

Board Certification: Surgery (General Surgery) American Board of Surgery (2016)

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Albany Medical Center

Albany Medical College

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$1,562 PlasmaBlade $1,562
Covidien LP	$16 LigaSure $16

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$1,347
Food and Beverage	$232

Biography

Dr. Lynn Choi is a specialist in general surgery. She works in Albany, NY. She is especially interested in breast surgery. She is affiliated with Albany Medical College and Albany Med Faculty Physicians.