Tony J. Choi, MD

Tony J. Choi, MD

4.9 
569 ratings  Read Reviews
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Primary Specialty

Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

Secondary Specialty

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Practice Focus Areas

  • Arthroscopic Surgery - Shoulder
  • Arthroscopy - Elbow
  • Distal Biceps Repair
  • Elbow Replacement
  • Elbow Surgery
  • Orthobiologic Implants
  • Reconstructive Upper Extremity Surgery
  • Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Education

Medical Education:
MD, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine - 2003
Internship:
University of Missouri-Columbia - 2004
Residency:
University of Missouri-Columbia - 2008
Fellowships:
University of Florida - 2009

Media

Meet the Doctor 1:27
Meet the Doctor
March 12, 2021

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

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

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

569 Ratings

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August 31, 2022

5.0

The best bedside manner I've seen in a doctor. Explains everything in plain English.

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August 27, 2022

5.0

Very professional, caring and speaks to patient. So they understand what is going on.

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August 23, 2022

5.0

Good humor, thorough

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August 22, 2022

5.0

Dr Choi is an amazing surgeon. I like that he’s straight to the point gets the job done with no complications. He is absolutely wonderful I highly recommend Dr Choi to everyone!

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August 17, 2022

5.0

He is very knowledgeable, kind, and caring!

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August 08, 2022

5.0

Took time to explain my condition involves me in the decision making for treatment

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August 05, 2022

5.0

Easy to talk to and explain the options. Great Dr

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July 29, 2022

5.0

Straight forward and honest

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July 28, 2022

5.0

Dr. Choi is knowledgeable, factual, and able to explain information to my daughter what to do, and what to keep an eye out

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July 26, 2022

5.0

He was very knowledgeable on what was going on and helped me to understand. He helped me explore my options on what was the best course of action for me.

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July 25, 2022

5.0

Very nice doctor. Answered questions

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July 22, 2022

5.0

His concern for me as a patient /person . Identified my problem and then gave me some solutions. His kind smiley personality ( even behind the mask) came through.

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July 19, 2022

5.0

He explains things well

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July 19, 2022

5.0

Professional & Caring

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July 19, 2022

5.0

Easy to understand and talk to

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July 15, 2022

5.0

I had a previous surgery under Dr Choi care. It was very successful. He is very professional yet friendly. Takes time to explain and answer any questions or concerns.

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July 13, 2022

5.0

Dr. Choi has treated me for shoulder pain with wonderful results. He has also treated my mother, who admires him very much.

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July 12, 2022

5.0

Great man

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July 12, 2022

5.0

Good job doctor

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July 11, 2022

5.0

He was informative and knowledgeable. He was interested in my pain and informed me how to handle it. Surgery is out of the question for me at 87. He listened and cared.

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June 29, 2022

5.0

Dr choi did a great job explaining everything before and after surgery Hes a kind a carrying person!

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June 28, 2022

5.0

ok

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June 09, 2022

5.0

Very kind , talented man.

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June 03, 2022

5.0

He was very informative

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June 01, 2022

5.0

He is an amazing doctor

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May 31, 2022

5.0

One of the best doctors I have been treated by for any medical concern.

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May 26, 2022

5.0

Dr. Choi knows what he is doing

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May 24, 2022

5.0

He explained clearly what I need to know

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May 24, 2022

5.0

Dr. Choi is a skillful surgeon. He and the nursing staff answered all questions to make me feel comfortable. Recommendations would be given to anyone that needs a orthopedic surgeon.

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May 23, 2022

5.0

Dr. Choi goes the extra mile for the patient.

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May 20, 2022

5.0

He's a very good Doctor. He explains stuff and listens to you.

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May 20, 2022

5.0

Very good Doctor. Easy to talk to. Explains everything very well.

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May 14, 2022

5.0

I've vern seeing Dr. Choi for a number of years. Great doctor, good sense of humor & kind.

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May 14, 2022

5.0

Very easy to talk to and answers all questions.

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May 12, 2022

5.0

Explained everything in detail in terms I can understand

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May 10, 2022

5.0

Dr Choi is easy to talk to and explains things very well so that his patients understand what is going on with their health situation

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May 10, 2022

5.0

Very personable and professional and I had a very good outcome from him on my surgery

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May 09, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable and explained everything so well

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May 09, 2022

5.0

I like his Manet and the time he takes to explain things.

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May 06, 2022

5.0

Very good doctor. Explained procedure pros and cons.

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May 06, 2022

5.0

Dr. Choi was thorough and explained things very well. He was easy to relate to

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May 06, 2022

5.0

Dr. Choi is very patient and knowledgeable.

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May 04, 2022

5.0

Very focused on my concerns to include a very clear explanation of my condition and follow up

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May 04, 2022

5.0

He’s very thorough and took his time explaining options.

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May 04, 2022

5.0

He explains what’s going on and is very knowledgeable

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April 27, 2022

5.0

See above. He is patient when you first come to him in agony and then as your care progresses he gets more personable. I mean that comment in a good way… Because when I first needed him I just needed him to make the pain go away as much as possible

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April 12, 2022

5.0

Excelente Cirujano

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April 12, 2022

5.0

Very thorough explanation of procedure. Answered all our questions.

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April 11, 2022

5.0

Very patient and informative. Provided several options

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April 05, 2022

5.0

Dr Choi is always concerned how I’m doing and gives me proper medical information to help me move forward with what he did to make me better from start to future and what I need to do to b at my best

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April 05, 2022

5.0

Very polite, professional and friendly.

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April 03, 2022

5.0

He is the man

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April 02, 2022

5.0

He is very good.

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April 01, 2022

4.0

I believe him to be a good doctor, but my level of time and experience with him is very limited.

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March 30, 2022

5.0

His bedside Manner is awesome he is very calm and explains everything and he listens

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March 29, 2022

5.0

I'm just happy and glad that I went to sycamore the nurse and the doctor were excellent I am very pleased thank you so much again to the staff and the doctor

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March 29, 2022

5.0

He's very thorough.

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March 21, 2022

5.0

Very comfortable with him he's not like others that I've seen in the past. He listened to me.

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March 21, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable.

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March 16, 2022

5.0

Doctor choi. He explains to me berry clear my. My situation and caring thanks so much.

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March 15, 2022

5.0

Excellent physician as stated above

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March 13, 2022

5.0

Very nice and informative

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March 11, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, friendly,

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March 10, 2022

5.0

Doctor is caring about patients and very thorough how he does his procedures I would tell anyone to ask for him and if I need another surgery one day I would hope Dr Choi is available

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March 09, 2022

5.0

Dr Choi did a fantastic job replacing my shoulder.

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March 07, 2022

5.0

I had shoulder replacement surgery. The pain medication didn't work. Not sure about the surgery.

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March 06, 2022

5.0

Knowledge and patient care

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March 04, 2022

5.0

Answered all my questions, friendly, and seems to care about his patients. He didn't try to rush me out.

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February 26, 2022

5.0

Especially on my most recent visit he was very patient with my questions and explained my progress. He has been excellent all along, but since I am feeling better I had more questions and he did not make me feel rushed.

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February 24, 2022

5.0

A very caring man who gives all the options, answers questions so I could can make informed decisions.

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February 21, 2022

5.0

Excellent doctor - excellent patient care, concerned, thorough, pleasant, caring.

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February 20, 2022

5.0

He was very informative and personable

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February 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Choi was very informative and patient.

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February 14, 2022

5.0

I would recommend anyone to see Dr. Tony Choi. He is very professional and very kind to his patients.

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February 09, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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February 04, 2022

5.0

Cares about my well being and very personable and would recommend dr to anyone!!

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February 01, 2022

5.0

He knows what he's doing !!

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January 28, 2022

5.0

He explained to me what he was looking at, and for. Very professional.

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January 26, 2022

5.0

Very professional, compassionate. Outgoing, good listener. Listens to his patients.

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January 25, 2022

5.0

It seems to me by the X-ray that I saw he did a very good job yeah stop I'm just starting my therapy.

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January 22, 2022

5.0

Great bedside manner and extremely confident in his skills as a surgeon

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January 21, 2022

5.0

He is easy to talk with.

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January 19, 2022

5.0

He is caring

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January 18, 2022

5.0

I had shoulder surgery back in 2009 and had a great result.

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January 13, 2022

5.0

I liked Dr Choi’s conservative treatment recommendation

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January 11, 2022

5.0

Spoke in coming terms I could understand. Patiently answered all my questions

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January 10, 2022

5.0

Felt comfortable talking to Dr Choi.

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January 10, 2022

5.0

Very professional.

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January 07, 2022

5.0

Great personality and explained the problem and the choices to relieve pain

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January 07, 2022

5.0

He has done a great job of my care! He is very open and informative. He is always very available.

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January 03, 2022

5.0

Very nice to talk with and explained procedures to follow very well

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December 21, 2021

5.0

Very intelligent, articulate, and knowledgeable.

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December 18, 2021

5.0

Well explained and taking steps towards resolution

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December 15, 2021

5.0

He is professional and caring.

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December 09, 2021

5.0

Excellent Doctor

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December 03, 2021

4.0

Tony was very informative he took the time to talk to me.

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December 03, 2021

5.0

Kind caring informed me what to expect recovering from my fracture.

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December 03, 2021

5.0

Very knowledgeable, explains everything in a way I can understand, takes the time I need to discuss my issues.

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November 24, 2021

5.0

Personable, professional. Really listened to me.

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November 23, 2021

5.0

I think he is the best at what he does and I highly recommend him

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Tony J. Choi, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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