Humberto Choi, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6503
- Desk:
- 216.444.4875
- Fax:
- 216.636.2282
Additional Locations
Critical Care Medicine
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6503
- Desk:
- 216.444.4875
- Fax:
- 216.636.2282
Critical Care Medicine
Hillcrest Hospital
6770 Mayfield Road
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6503
- Desk:
- 216.444.4875
- Fax:
- 216.636.2282
Treatment & Services
- Advanced Diagnostic Bronchoscopy
- Cancer Center
- Smoking Cessation
- Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Asthma
- Carcinoid Syndrome
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Emphysema
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Nodules
- Mesothelioma
- Pleural Effusion
- Sepsis
- Thoracic Cancer
- Thymoma
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View All PlansAbout Humberto Choi, MD
Humberto Choi, MD is a pulmonologist specialized in thoracic oncology and a medical intensivist. He is trained in advanced bronchoscopy, ultrasound guided chest procedures, and ultrasound guided vascular procedures. He is actively involved in the training of internal medicine residents, and pulmonary and critical care fellows. In addition, he is involved in the education of global health medicine of medical students from Lerner College of Medicine and Case Western Reserve University. His clinical interests include lung nodules, lung cancer, pleural diseases, COPD, advanced bronchoscopy, sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2013
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine
Cleveland,
OH
2013
Residency - John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital
Internal Medicine
Chicago,
IL
2010
Medical Education - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
M.D.
Porto Alegre, RS,
Brazil
2003
Professional Highlights
- Dr Choi is an Assistant Professor of Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University.
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine
- Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease
Specialty Interests
lung cancer, lung nodules, advanced diagnostic bronchoscopy, pleural diseases, sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
Memberships
- American Thoracic Society
- American College of Chest Physicians
- International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
Research & Publications
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67 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.
Overall | Star Ratings | |
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Explains | 5 | |
Listens | 5 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
20 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Sep 25, 2024
Dr Choi delivered a difficult prognosis In an honest and kind way.
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2024
Dr. Choi explained my condition very well and answered my questions to my satisfaction. He is a very knowledgeable and caring provider, and listened to my concerns.
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2024
Dr Choi and his team were very professional and a pleasure to meet with. His nurse BJ has been extremely thoughtful and helpful.
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2024
I am extremely comfortable with Dr. Choi. He is very professional and a good educator. He listens to me and shows respect by including me in care decisions and giving good explanations. I always appreciate that he shows me serial CT scans of my chest so that we can see the progress. This is very encouraging.
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2024
I am very grateful that the staff coordinated the CT scan to be done on the same day as my visit with Dr. Choi. This was very convenient since I traveled a good distance for my appointment. The staff is very considerate of patients.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2024
Outstanding.Dr.Choi was knowledgeable, thorough, and caring. His expertise was clear. He is a terrific doctor.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2024
This doctor is a brilliant, sensitive, gentle soul who Is a superior doctor and explains everything thoroughly In a very soft, kind manner.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2024
Very impressive staff and doctors
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2024
It is super good experience talking with Dr. Chio. Really appreciate Dr. Choi carefully found the soft tissue as potential cancer and decided for the further test and treatment.
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2024
Very professional. Responded to my questions even after I saw him promptly
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2024
Provider took his time and was very thorough
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2024
I was very impressed how thorough and knowledgeable Doctor Choi explained to me all the findings of my CAT scan. I was very fortunate to have him as my pulmonary doctor. I will recommend any family or friends with pulmonary issues to see Doctor Choi.
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2024
Best provider ever
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2024
Dr. Choi is one of the best doctors I have ever dealt with.
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2024
Excellent provider! Great explanations of my condition. I felt respected by him. He had already reviewed my case prior to coming into the room. He was well prepared for my visit with him.
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2024
Was unable to hear Dr Choi on televisit so he called me and discussed my upcoming outpatient surgery
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2024
After the surgery Dr.Choi came and explained to me what his findings were. I would have to wait a few days to get the lab results
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2024
Dr. Choi was very thorough, knowledgeable and patient.
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2023
The doctor showed me my scan. Explained everything very well. Answered my questions.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2023
Excellent. I saw many doctors before seeing Dr. Choi. He is the only reason I was able to get the care I'm currently receiving in the Nursing Home today. He actually cared, showed he cared, practiced his profession as it should be. Actually seeing the patient and then responding to what he has assessed. Thank you Dr. Choi.