Heejung Choi, MD

Heejung Choi, MD

4.8 
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Primary Specialty

Pain Medicine

Secondary Specialty

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine - 2012
Internship:
Boston University Medical Center - 2013
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2016
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2017

Languages Spoken

  • Korean

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Anesthesiology - Anesthesiology (Certified)
  • American Board of Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.8
4.8 

286 Ratings

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65 Reviews

April 24, 2024

5.0

She listens.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

DR. CHOI WILL LISTEN AND EXPLAINS PROCEDURES AND WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER THE PROCEDURES.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

She listens and explains things very well. She is very compassionate and open minded to other treatments I have been getting such as acupuncture.

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March 30, 2024

5.0

She is a miracle worker,

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March 28, 2024

5.0

She was excellent.

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March 23, 2024

5.0

She is very patient and very helpful and knowledgeable. She has a nice demeanor.

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Very thorough with her questions and examinations.

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Very concerned

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Per above. She was in no rush to get rid of me in spite of many questions

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March 17, 2024

5.0

I LIKE HER..

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March 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Choi is very friendly, very professional and knowledgeable.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Friendly, knowledgeable

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March 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. Choi was amazing! Great bedside manner & explained the procedure I was having with a great analogy. Also explained why they use this medication over others & when I should follow up. Highly recommend Dr. Choi!

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Dr Choi Throughly accessed my concerns. She took the time for the examination and answered my questions.

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February 24, 2024

5.0

She is a very good doctor and explains everything very clearly.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

All good

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Took time to understand my pain and explain procedure

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Dr Choi is supportive and caring, listens well and takes the time to try and understand the issues at hand.

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Dr is so receptive to your feedback, answers all questions without rushing you and speaks to you as she would a friend. Her procedures have helped me tremendously.

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February 12, 2024

5.0

She was very kind and easy to talk to she listened Well to your Concerns and Explained Everything!

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February 01, 2024

5.0

I was impressed by how much time she had already spent familiarizing herself with my spine issues prior to my appointment. She also showed concern about my knee pain and offered appropriate treatment options.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

She is very good, she pays a lot of attention to one's problems, and answers the questions one asks, and she is not one of those Doctors who only go in and out of the room and don't listen to one, SHE IS VERY GOOD.

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January 28, 2024

5.0

a very caring doctor, very patient

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January 27, 2024

5.0

Very caring. Devotes enough time for me to ask questions. Explains my options well.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

She was a great listener and very informative. She was familiar with my history and previous appointments and was interested in my current status.

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January 13, 2024

5.0

Tells of options and explains each thoroughly

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Great listener. Collaborative too.

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January 07, 2024

5.0

I LIKE HER..

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Competent!

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December 27, 2023

5.0

A very thorough doctor and her team, they listen to the patient and explain exactly what my problem is. She directs me to specific tests and treatments. I highly recommend it and best regards. Leszek.

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December 26, 2023

5.0

She is nice and thorough.

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December 22, 2023

5.0

She seems very motivated to help me

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Very complete exam.

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December 10, 2023

5.0

SHE EXPAINED EVERYTHING TO ME..

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December 07, 2023

5.0

Works with my inconsistent upper back, neck and head pain situations and administers injections to provide relief.

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December 02, 2023

5.0

She’s smart and wants to help me

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November 30, 2023

5.0

Extremely friendly, knowledgeable and understanding

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November 28, 2023

5.0

This was my first appointment with Dr. Choi and I was very pleased.

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November 16, 2023

5.0

She was very concerned with how I was feeling after I was treated after being seen by her I think you for her service

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November 16, 2023

5.0

Dr. Choi, was recommended to me by Dr. Walega. He was right in his recommendation. Dr. Choi is a very caring physician .

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November 14, 2023

5.0

She’s so kind and explained her plan for my health issue in detail.

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November 14, 2023

5.0

She is wonderful to deal with, as is her staff.

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November 11, 2023

5.0

She is pleasant also....and is concerned on progress of how you're doing.

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November 09, 2023

5.0

She takes the time to hear me.

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November 09, 2023

5.0

I was very pleased with Dr. Choi and her resident Dr. [ ] !

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November 04, 2023

5.0

Listen and cares

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November 03, 2023

5.0

Dr. Choi is very knowledgeable about the pain problems. So far she's been on target for me to get relief.

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October 30, 2023

5.0

TOOK TIME TO EXPLAIN CONDITION OF SPINE; ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR POSSIBLE PAIN REDUCTION. INCLUDED ME IN FUTURE PLANS FOR TREATMENT.

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October 24, 2023

5.0

Excellent service

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October 24, 2023

5.0

She is caring and efficient

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October 16, 2023

5.0

Pain management is a challenging field with numerous solutions for relief. Dr. Choi impressed me as one who knows alternative treatments to get positive results.

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October 15, 2023

5.0

Explains all reasons for any delay in implementing treatment.

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October 11, 2023

4.0

Personable and knowledgeable about the issues affecting the pain in my knee and recommended a good plan to address it

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October 04, 2023

5.0

The Doctor address all of my concerns and needs. The Doctor was very polite and helpful while providing options for a treatment plan

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September 24, 2023

4.0

The visits are too brisk. I would like the opportunity to discuss my problem including an understanding of the resources available to better manage my pain (over the counter meds, prescriptions, PT, etc,) I have no idea which options are good and which options are a waste of time.

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September 22, 2023

5.0

Dr Choi is always there to explain my health issues and what she recommends for me in a decent manner where l can understand exactly what is happening to me, l think Dr Choi is excellent within her field.

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September 22, 2023

5.0

Very informative

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September 20, 2023

5.0

She listened, took time with me and seemed to try and find the best solutions for me

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September 14, 2023

5.0

She listens and addresses pain.

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September 10, 2023

3.0

I think Dr Choi was very kind but don’t think she heard my primary complaints.

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September 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. Choi and her team spent a good deal of time with me answering all of my questions and trying their best to help me resolve issues related to my radicular pain. I'm grateful that Northwestern hospital has such knowledgeable and caring pain physicians. I would have no hesitation in recommending Dr. Choi and her team at Northwestern hospital. I did not feel rushed and feel that I have a better understanding of the very complex causes of my radicular pain. Thank you Dr. Choi and her entire team!

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September 05, 2023

5.0

Dr. Choi was very attentive, she listened to all my issues and concerns. She was very patient with me and explained all my options.

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September 04, 2023

5.0

Felt Dr. Choi did the best of her ability.

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September 03, 2023

5.0

Very caring, kind and gentle

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September 01, 2023

5.0

DR. CHOI IS A NORTHWESTERN DOCTOR AND I TRUST NORTHWESTERN WITH MY HEALTHCARE

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Disclosures

Heejung Choi, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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