Summary

Dr. Joseph Choi is an orthopedic surgeon with 23 years of experience helping patients with bone, joint, and muscle conditions. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University Alan and Marlene Norton College of Medicine, building a strong foundation in surgical care. Dr. Choi is fluent in both English and Korean, allowing him to serve a diverse patient community.

Dr. Choi practices at Guthrie Corning Hospital with locations in Sayre, Pennsylvania, Ithaca, New York, and Horseheads, New York. He specializes in treating shoulder injuries, including acromioclavicular dislocation and performing anatomic total shoulder replacements. His surgical expertise includes arthroscopic bankart repair, a minimally invasive procedure to restore shoulder stability. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars on Vitals for his care and expertise.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 23 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Korean
  • Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med
  • 9 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 18 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Joseph Y Choi has 3 locations

Sayre Orthopedics Department of Robert Packer Hospital

1 Guthrie SqSayre, PA 18840
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Guthrie Ithaca City Harbor Orthopedics Department of Cortland Medical Center

720 Willow AveIthaca, NY 14850
Mon7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sun7:00 am - 1:00 pm

Big Flats Orthopedics

3344 Chambers RdHorseheads, NY 14845
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryFoot & Ankle SurgeryHand Surgery
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23 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience 66 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Korean Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Sayre , PANew Bern , NCHorseheads , NYEndicott , NY
Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont Med School: Osmania University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Joseph Y Choi

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna - Medicare Advantage¬†
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicare Advantage¬† "
  • AmeriHealth Caritas¬† - Medicaid Managed Care
  • CDPHP¬† - Medicaid Managed Care
  • Cigna¬†
  • Coventry
  • Excellus (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New York) for New York State employees¬†
  • Excellus (Blue Cross-Blue Shield - New York)¬† - Medicaid Managed Care
  • Fidelis Care¬† - Medicaid Managed Care
  • Geisinger Health Plan¬†
  • Geisinger Health Plan¬† - Medicaid Managed Care
  • Highmark (Blue Cross - Blue Shield - Pennsylvania)¬†
  • Highmark¬† Wholecare - Medicaid Managed Care
  • Highmark¬† Wholecare - Medicare Advantage
  • Jefferson (formerly Healthcare Partners)- Medicare Advantage¬†
  • Lifetime Benefits Solutions (part of Excellus - Blue Cross Blue Shield -¬† New York)
  • Martins Point Healthcare -Tricare¬†"
  • Medicaid - New York
  • Medicare - Pennsylvania¬†
  • Molina Health Plan¬† - Medicaid Managed Care
  • MVP Health Care¬† - Medicaid Managed Care
  • Nascentia - Medicare Advantage¬†
  • Pa Health & Wellness¬† - Medicaid Managed Care
  • Pa Health and Wellness - Commercial Exchange Product only (Obamacare)¬†
  • Tricare (Humana Military)
  • United Behavioral Health (Behavioral services)¬†
  • United Healthcare¬†
  • United Healthcare¬† - Medicaid Managed Care
  • UPMC Health Plan¬† - Medicaid Managed Care
  • VA Community Care Network - Veterans Affairs (VA/Optum/United Healthcare)

Medical Specialties

Joseph Y Choi has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Joseph Y Choi has the following 18 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • General Orthopedics
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Hip Surgery
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Scoliosis
  • Shoulder Fractures
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

23 Years Experience

Joseph Y Choi holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of New York and Pennsylvania.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med in 2003.

NPI Number

Joseph Y Choi's NPI number is 1457526022.

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Joseph Choi speaks English and Korean.
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Which hospitals is Joseph Choi affiliated with?
Joseph Choi is affiliated with Guthrie Corning Hospital.

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