Summary

Taeyoung Choi, MD, is an abdominal transplant surgeon with advanced expertise in liver, kidney and pancreas transplantation, as well as robotic donor nephrectomy, a minimally invasive procedure that uses robotic assistance to remove a kidney from a living donor. His clinical practice also includes complex surgeries involving the liver, pancreas, gallbladder and bile ducts. Dr. Choi is board certified in general surgery (American Board of Surgery).

Originally trained as a general surgeon in South Korea, Dr. Choi came to the United States to expand his surgical skills. He completed an additional general surgery residency in Dayton, Ohio. During a pivotal rotation at University Hospitals in Cleveland, he was drawn to the complexity, precision and life-saving impact of transplant surgery – a passion that has defined his career. Driven by the profound satisfaction of restoring health to critically ill patients, Dr. Choi is committed to delivering cutting-edge, compassionate surgical care. 

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Office Locations

Dr. Taeyong Choi has 2 locations

WK Advanced Surgery Center

2751 Albert Bicknell Drive, Suite 2BShreveport, LA 71103
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

Willis Knighton John C. McDonald Transplant Center

2751 Albert Bicknell Drive, Suite 4AShreveport, LA 71103
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

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation
  • 3 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Taeyong Choi

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Peoples Health
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • United Behavioral Health
  • United Behavioral Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Taeyong Choi has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Taeyong Choi has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation

Residency

Wright State University

Internship

Wright State University

Medical School

Chung-Ang University College of Medicine Seoul South Korea

Other Providers at Willis-Knighton Health System

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Taeyong Choi accepting new patients?
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Where is Dr. Taeyong Choi's office located?
Dr. Taeyong Choi's office is located at 2751 Albert Bicknell Drive, Suite 2B, Shreveport, LA, 71103.
Does Dr. Taeyong Choi accept my insurance?
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Taeyong Choi?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Taeyong Choi affiliated with?
Dr. Taeyong Choi is affiliated with Willis Knighton Medical Center.

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