Summary

Dr. Rosa Choi treats breast cancer, metastatic or recurrent breast cancer, and Paget disease of the breast, and performs breast cancer surgery, mastectomy, and breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). They practice oncology and are affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, and Cottage Children's Medical Center.

Dr. Choi earned their medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed a residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. They see patients in Santa Barbara, California, and speak Chinese, English, and Spanish.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.2
  • 34 years of experience
  • 32 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Chinese, English, Spanish
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • 15 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Spent time with me
  • Provided follow-up after the visit

Office Location

Ridley-Tree Cancer Center

540 W Pueblo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105
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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Speaks Chinese, English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Santa Barbara , CASan Clemente , CASanta Barbara , CASanta Barbara , CA
Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr Rosa S. Choi

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CareSource
  • CenCal Health
  • CenCal Health - HMO
  • CenCal Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Prominence Health Plan
  • State Farm
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr Rosa S. Choi has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr Rosa S. Choi has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Breast Surgery (Mammaplasty)
  • Gastrointestinal Cancer
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Melanoma
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

Dr Rosa S. Choi holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla in 1992.

NPI Number

Dr Choi's NPI number is 1376650713.

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Dr Rosa Choi speaks Chinese, English, and Spanish.
Which hospitals is Dr Rosa Choi affiliated with?
Dr Rosa Choi is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, and Cottage Childrens Medical Center.

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