Dr. Yuri Kaylee Choi, MD is an internist in New York, NY specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). She graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. Dr. Yuri Kaylee Choi, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System, Mount Sinai Morningside Mount Sinai West and ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI.
638 Columbus Avenue 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10023
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.
Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.
A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.
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Dr. Yuri Kaylee Choi, MD graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Bassett Medical Center GME. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Residency: Bassett Medical Center GME
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Yuri Kaylee Choi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Yuri Kaylee Choi, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Multiplan PHCS, Hotel Trades, Humana Medicare, United Health Care - Empire Plan, Fidelis Health Care, EmblemHealth - HIP, Horizon NJ, VillageCareMax, Oscar, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Commercial/Exchange, Cigna - Medicare, Senior Whole Health, Metroplus, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare, Medicare - NY, Elderplan, United Health Care - Commercial, United Health Care - Top Tier, Magnacare-Health Care, Medicare - NJ, Partners Health Plan, WellCare Health Plan, 1199 SEIU, CIGNA Healthcare, AETNA - Medicare, AETNA - Commercial, United Health Care - Oxford Care, VNSNY Choice Medicare, Centivo, Oscar, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), EmblemHealth, WellCare, Elderplan, Aetna, Affinity Health Plan, MagnaCare, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Healthfirst Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Fidelis Care, Healthfirst Medicare, Empire BlueCross BlueShield and MetroPlus Health.
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Dr. Yuri Kaylee Choi, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 485 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Yuri Kaylee Choi, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY.
Dr. Yuri Choi has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by her patients. Dr. Choi is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System. According to Yext, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in New York, NY.
