Dr. Michael J. Choi, MD | Washington, DC | Nephrology

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Dr. Michael Choi is Director for the Division of Nephrology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. He has a focused interest in glomerular diseases and chronic kidney disease. He is the Fellowship Program Director in Nephrology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and was the Program Director at the Johns Hopkins University from 1996-2009. He is the Past-President of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and present member and past NKF Education Committee Chair.

accepting new patients
5

19 Ratings
27 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Mass Gen Hosp, Gastroenterology
16 written reviews
1 award
1 specialty
7 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
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Dr. Choi is the finest Nephrologist available. Georgetown is extremely fortunate to have this gifted physician on staff.

June 28th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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I am very pleased with Dr. Choi.

April 10th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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This was the first time I have seen Dr. Choi. He was so very patient answering my questions. He is an excellent teacher and communicator.

October 16th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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There is no nephrologist on planet Earth who even remotely approaches the quality of medical care plus the kindest most gentle spirit of anyone I know beyond Dr Michael Choi.

September 30th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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*Dr. Choi is excellent & caring.

July 6th, 2023 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Choi is an outstanding practitioner. He is thorough, supportive, caring and a good listener.

June 28th, 2023 | Source: Partner

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Good explanation of the way forward for my condition.

April 4th, 2023 | Source: Partner

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*Dr. Choi is very caring, honorable, amazing person and doctor. I will refer him to others. Thank you *Dr. Choi!!!

February 20th, 2023 | Source: Partner

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*Dr. Choi excellent.

January 12th, 2023 | Source: Partner

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I am very grateful for Dr. Choi's care. He is an exceptional doctor.

December 9th, 2022 | Source: Partner

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MedStar Health Nephrology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6Washington, DC 20007

Tel: (202) 444-9183

Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Michael James Choi, MD	Dr. Przemyslaw Hirszel	Dr. Fred Irwin Polsky	Dr. Michael Anthony Carome
Nephrology	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Nephrology
Accepts New Patients
5 (19 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	1 (1 Rating)
	66 Years of Experience	53 Years of Experience	40 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Washington , DC	Bethesda , MD	Washington , DC	Annandale , VA
	Med School: Jagiellonian University Medical College	Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School	Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine
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Nephrology

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Chronic Renal Disease
Dialysis
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
Kidney Biopsy
Peritoneal Dialysis
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BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, District Of Columbia, 2027, Active

Medical Doctor, Maryland, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

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