Summary

Dr. Chester Choi is an internal medicine physician with specialized training in infectious disease. He earned his medical degree from the University of California Davis School of Medicine and completed his residency through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. With over five decades of clinical practice, Dr. Choi brings extensive expertise to complex medical conditions. He is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Choi practices at multiple locations throughout Long Beach, California, including Saint Mary Medical Center, College Medical Center, and MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center. His clinical focus includes managing serious conditions such as high blood pressure emergencies and type 2 diabetes. He routinely performs essential diagnostic tests including complete blood counts and chemistry panels to monitor patient health. Dr. Choi has received an average rating of 1.0 from patients on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 1
  • 53 years of experience
  • 44 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • U S Department Of Veterans Affairs
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Chester Choi has 4 locations

Saint Mary Medical Center

1050 Linden AveLong Beach, CA 90813

College Medical Center

2776 Pacific AveLong Beach, CA 90806

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Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Tamil
Long Beach , CAScottsdale , AZDiamond Bar , CALos Altos , CA
Med School: University Of California Davis School Of Medicine Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Chester Choi

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CalOptima
  • CareMore
  • Cigna
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum Health
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • SCAN Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Chester Choi has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Chester Choi has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • AIDS/HIV (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
  • Fever
  • Hepatitis C
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV/AIDS)
  • Immunization
  • Infection
  • Infectious Disease
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

53 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

U S Department Of Veterans Affairs

Medical School

University Of California Davis School Of MedicineGraduated in 1973

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Chester Choi affiliated with?
Dr. Chester Choi is affiliated with Saint Mary Medical Center.
What languages does Dr. Chester Choi speak?
Dr. Chester Choi speaks Spanish and English.
Is Dr. Chester Choi accepting new patients?
Dr. Chester Choi has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Chester Choi accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Chester Choi accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Chester Choi's office located?
Dr. Chester Choi's office is located at 1050 Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA, 90813.

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