Dr. S. Yoon Choo, MD is an anatomic pathologist in New York, NY specializing in anatomic pathology and blood banking & transfusion medicine. He graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine. Dr. S. Yoon Choo, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System, ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI and Mount Sinai Morningside Mount Sinai Beth Israel Mount Sinai Brooklyn Mount Sinai Queens The Mount Sinai Hospital Mount Sinai West.
1 Gustave L Levy Place Blood Bank, Box 1024
New York, NY 10029
Blood Transfusion
Blood transfusions typically treat those who experience a substantial loss of blood from an injury or surgical procedure, or those who suffer from conditions that alter the blood supply or blood components. For example, a blood transfusion may contribute additional red blood cells to someone with anemia, a condition where the body does not produce enough red blood cells. Other conditions may include:
When a patient has sufficient blood volume and lacks one or more components, a complete blood count (CBC) test can help determine if a patient requires a transfusion by measuring four blood components: red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and hemoglobin. If any of the patient's component counts is significantly below a standard range, the patient will likely need a blood transfusion. The complete blood count test uses a needle to extract a small amount of blood for testing.
Blood transfusion recipients should be tested for their blood type, which is one of four different types: type A, B, AB, or O. Patients with A, B, and O blood can only receive a blood donation matching their blood type or of O blood, which is known as the universal donor. Those with AB blood are considered "universal recipients"; they may receive A, B, AB, or O blood. Further complicating blood types is the presence or absence of the RhD antigen, adding a positive or negative modifier that should also be considered. Incompatible blood donations may cause transfusion sickness, such as a hemolytic reaction, where the body fights the donated red blood cells.
In certain emergency or trauma situations, medical teams often do not perform a complete blood count (CBC) test or blood type test. In those cases, patients are often given O negative blood, which is universally accepted. Some patients have their blood type on a medical card or bracelet, allowing emergency medical teams to issue compatible blood without testing.
Transfusions are performed by inserting a needle attached to an intravenous line (IV) into a vein in the body. This IV line is attached to a bag of blood that steadily dispenses blood into the patient's bloodstream. The type, volume, and components of donated blood depend on the patient's condition and needs. After the transfusion is complete, patients are generally permitted to resume normal activity, unless prohibited by a condition or injury. Some patients may experience bruising or soreness around the area that the needle was inserted.
At times, a second complete blood count test is performed to determine if the transfusion has brought patients' component counts to normal levels. Some patients may require multiple blood transfusions to reach a healthy blood volume and blood component count.
Once patients' blood volumes and components reach sufficient levels, they will generally begin to feel better. Patients of all ages, from newborn infants to elderly adults, can receive a blood transfusion.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. S. Yoon Choo, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. S. Yoon Choo, MD treated as an anatomic pathologist in New York, NY were apheresis.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. S. Yoon Choo, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.
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Dr. S. Yoon Choo, MD graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine. He completed residency at St. Francis Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Pathology and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: Yonsei University College of Medicine
Residency: St. Francis Hospital
Board Certification: American Board of Pathology
Licensed In: New York
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. S. Yoon Choo, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$2,312
SOLIRIS $1,891 |
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$1,460
Reblozyl $615 |
ONUREG $609 |
Pomalyst $112 |
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$451
CABLIVI $222 |
ALTUVIIIO $135 |
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$383
IMBRUVICA $383 |
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$368
Defitelio $243 |
VYXEOS $125 |
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$3,121
Cabometyx $255 |
JAKAFI $250 |
LIBTAYO $250 |
BAVENCIO $227 |
XARELTO $193 |
Other $1,946 |
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Dr. S. Choo is a specialist in anatomic pathology and blood banking & transfusion medicine. He works in New York, NY. Dr. Choo is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System.
