Summary

Dr. Choi is an interventional and forensic neuropsychiatrist on the Stanford faculty. He received his MD/PhD at UC-San Diego as part of NIH's Medical Scientist Training Program. He received his PhD degree in Neuroscience for work done at the Salk Institute on neural development.Dr Choi is the founder of Stanford's Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship Program. As a forensic psychiatrist, Dr. Choi specializes in neurolaw, an emerging interdisciplinary field that studies the use and misuse of neuroscience-based evidence in the courtroom. His research interests include the use of functional brain imaging to discern mental states (e.g. lie detection, pain assessment), and the neural basis for moral decision making (e.g.

Quick Facts

  • 22 years of experience
  • 16 insurance plans accepted
  • Ucla Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Octavio Choi

401 Quarry RdPalo Alto, CA 94304

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Med School: University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine Med School: University of Alabama Med School: Medical College Of Ohio At Toledo Med School: UC San Francisco
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Octavio Choi

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alameda Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • Health Net
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Octavio Choi has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Octavio Choi has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Clinical Depression
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorder
  • Insomnia
  • Mental Illness
  • Mood Disorders
  • Neurologist
  • Personality Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Sleep Disorders

Certifications, License, & Education

22 Years Experience

Octavio 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 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Ucla Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine in 2004.

NPI Number

Octavio Choi's NPI number is 1710177225.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Octavio Choi affiliated with?
Octavio Choi is affiliated with Oregon State Hospital Salem.
Where is Octavio Choi's office located?
Octavio Choi's office is located at 401 Quarry Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 94304.
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