Dr. Joseph Y. Choi, MD | Sayre, PA | Orthopedic Surgery

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Dr. Joseph Choi is an orthopedic surgeon who has dedicated over two decades to 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 and brings 23 years of experience to his practice. Dr. Choi is fluent in both Korean and English, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Choi practices at Guthrie Corning Hospital and sees patients at multiple locations including Sayre and Ithaca in Pennsylvania and New York, as well as Horseheads, New York. He specializes in treating complex shoulder injuries such as acromioclavicular dislocations and performs advanced procedures like anatomic total shoulder replacements. His surgical expertise includes arthroscopic bankart repairs for shoulder instability. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars for his care.

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

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refused to talk on phone about my treatment, would not do test to properly find out my injury said their are no test that can be done when clearly the mri report said there was.(anthography)He's a nice guy but I think he needs to spend more time and test to understand the injury.After 3 visits and 3 plus months of chronic pain i'm no closer finding out my injury, or treating it.

July 20th, 2019

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Took a long till to get an appointment, even when they had the MRI showing the injury needed surgery. Then surgery wasn't successful. The reattached tendons had all pulled loose although Dr. Choi said everything would be fine. Had revision rotator cuff surgery 2 weeks later in Philadelphia. 9 months after the first surgery. The second surgery was successful.

February 13th, 2017

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He did not take the time to even figure out what was wrong.

April 20th, 2016

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terrible doctor. I would tell anyone DO NOT see him.

September 16th, 2015

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Dr. Choi is a wonderful surgeon and doctor. It was a rather long wait to get the surgery because his schedule is rather full. Highly recommended.

July 27th, 2015

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He has made no effort to even try to do anything for my injury. I would not go back.

July 14th, 2015

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Dr. Choi was excellent in my diagnosis, and explaining in detail and with photos, my situation. He took his time with me, and gave me reassurance that he could correct the problem, and did so with a great recovery! Will definitely reccommend Dr Choi (already have) for others who have shoulder problems. Thanks so much!!

September 30th, 2013

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Dr. Choi did a good job repairing my full thickness rotator cuff tear, removing bone spurs. Although had extremely long waits in his office everytime, his surgery performance made up for it

September 22nd, 2011

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I would NOT refer ANYONE to this doctor, he should have his license revoked and be humbled as he has a very high opinion of himself. He is EXTREMLY RUDE & and disregards one of his most important commitment to "DO NO HARM" as harm in the way of emotional & mental. He does NOT deserve to be a doctor!

August 29th, 2011

Sayre Orthopedics Department of Robert Packer Hospital

1 Guthrie SqSayre, PA 18840

Tel: (570) 887-2841

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Guthrie Ithaca City Harbor Orthopedics

720 Willow AveIthaca, NY 14850

Tel: (607) 219-4600

Mon7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Big Flats Orthopedics

3344 Chambers RdHorseheads, NY 14845

Tel: (607) 973-8000

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Joseph Y Choi, MD	Dr. Chris Hoedt, MD	Dr. Melissa Dawn Willenborg, MD	Alexander Orlando Richard Urzua
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Addiction Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
4 (36 Ratings)	5 (44 Ratings)	4.6 (11 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
23 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience	20 Years of Experience	67 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Korean, English	Speaks English
Sayre , PA	Greenville , NC	Elmira , NY	PEMBROKE PINES , FL
Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med	Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School	Med School: University Of Iowa	Med School: University Central Del Caribe School Of Medicine
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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

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Expired

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of MedGraduated in 2003

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Which hospitals is Dr. Joseph Choi affiliated with?: Dr. Joseph Choi is affiliated with Guthrie Corning Hospital.
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What languages does Dr. Joseph Choi speak?: Dr. Joseph Choi speaks Korean and English.
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