Summary

Dr. Charles Choy is a surgeon with 27 years of experience providing comprehensive surgical care. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center. Throughout his career, Dr. Choy has developed expertise in advanced surgical techniques and patient care. He is fluent in Korean, allowing him to serve patients who prefer to communicate in their native language.

Dr. Choy practices at Flushing Hospital Medical Center in Flushing, NY, where he focuses on treating various types of hernias and performing minimally invasive procedures. His expertise includes treating ventral hernias, inguinal hernias, and sports hernias. He specializes in laparoscopic techniques, including gallbladder removal surgery and hernia repair surgery. Patients consistently rate Dr. Choy highly for his surgical skills and care, giving him an average rating of 4.5 out of 5.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 27 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Korean
  • Our Lady Of Mercy Medical Center
  • 6 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Northwell Health Physician Partners at Downtown Flushing - 1st Floor

13617 39th Ave Ste 1AFlushing, NY 11354

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27 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Korean Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Chinese Speaks English
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Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: St Georges University School of Medicine - Grenada Med School: Beijing Medical University Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Charles Choy

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199 SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Affinity by Molina Healthcare
  • AmidaCare
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Empire BCBS)
  • Anthem HealthPlus
  • CenterLight
  • Cigna
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth (GHI)
  • EmblemHealth (HIP)
  • EmblemHealth Insurance Company (fka HIP Insurance Company of New York) HIPIC
  • Empire BlueCross BlueShield (32BJ)
  • Hamaspik
  • Healthfirst
  • Humana
  • Humana Military (Tricare)
  • Longevity Health Plan
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Northwell Direct
  • NY Hotel Trade Council
  • NYS Empire Plan (NYSHIP)
  • Optum Behavioral Health (fka United Behavioral Health)
  • Oxford
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • United Healthcare
  • US Family Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Charles Choy has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Charles Choy has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • General Surgeon
  • General Surgery
  • Other Specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

Charles Choy holds an expired medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Our Lady Of Mercy Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine in 1999.

NPI Number

Charles Choy's NPI number is 1073599700.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Charles Choy accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Charles Choy has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Charles Choy's office located?
Charles Choy's office is located at 13617 39th Ave Ste 1A, Flushing, NY, 11354.
What languages does Charles Choy speak?
Charles Choy speaks Korean.
Which hospitals is Charles Choy affiliated with?
Charles Choy is affiliated with Flushing Hospital Medical Center.
Does Charles Choy accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Charles Choy accepts on their Vitals profile.

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