Summary

Dr. Chester Choi is an internal medicine physician who specializes in infectious diseases. 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 medical practice, Dr. Choi brings extensive experience to patient care. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Choi practices at Saint Mary Medical Center and maintains affiliations with several facilities throughout Long Beach, California. His expertise includes managing high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies and pediatric hypertension cases. He performs essential diagnostic procedures such as complete blood counts, kidney function tests, and comprehensive chemistry panels to evaluate patient health. Patients have given Dr. Choi an average rating of 1.0 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 1
  • 53 years of experience
  • 44 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • 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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Dr. Chester Choi, MDDr. Salman Ahmed Khan, MDDr. Steven L Rosenblatt, MDDr. Alaa Hajal, MD
Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.3 
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53 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Long Beach , CASan Marino , CALos Angeles , CADiamond Bar , CA
Med School: University Of California Davis School Of Medicine Med School: American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine
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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

Dr. Chester Choi holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at U S Department Of Veterans Affairs.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of California Davis School Of Medicine in 1973.

NPI Number

Dr. Choi's NPI number is 1730197344.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Chester Choi's office located?
Dr. Chester Choi's office is located at 1050 Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA, 90813.
Which hospitals is Dr. Chester Choi affiliated with?
Dr. Chester Choi is affiliated with Saint Mary Medical Center.
Does Dr. Chester Choi accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Chester Choi accepts on their Vitals profile.
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 virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Chester Choi has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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