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Hanbyul Choi, MD

Internal Medicine

Average rating: 5.0

| 221 ratings | 154 reviews

Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.

Palos Verdes Primary & Specialty Care |

501 Deep Valley Drive, Suite 100, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 US

310-303-3953

In-Person Visit
Online Video Visit

What insurance is accepted?

Locations

Insurance

Reviews

Languages

English, Korean

Education

Medical Board Certification

Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2022

Fellowship

Geriatric Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center/ Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 2019

Residencies

Internal Medicine, Overlook Medical Center, 2022

General Surgery, Stony Brook School of Medicine, 2018

Degree

MD, St. George's University School of Medicine/Grenada, 2011

Locations

South Bay

Palos Verdes Primary & Specialty Care

Family Medicine| Internal Medicine

501 Deep Valley Drive, Suite 100
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 US

310-303-3953

Fax:310-303-7903

Location Details

UCLA Health Palos Verdes Primary & Specialty Care

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

757 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095 US

Areas of Focus

Primary care

Insurance

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Blue Shield of California
Centivo
Cigna
First Health
Health Net of California
Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
Medicare Advantage
MultiPlan
UFCM Health System
Prime Health Services
Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
TRICARE
UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall Rating:

5.0

Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.

221 total ratings | 154 reviews

5.0

May 28, 2025

So kind and compassionate. I appreciate how caring he was, and how much he understood how miserable I was feeling. Thank you so much.

5.0

May 27, 2025

Prompt, professional. Addressed my problem

5.0

May 27, 2025

Excellent Doctor.

5.0

May 21, 2025

Great

5.0

May 21, 2025

Doctor Han-Byil was very courteous and informative.

5.0

May 21, 2025

I always have good, clear and supportive meetings with UCLA doctors, and today was no exception.

5.0

May 19, 2025

Very professional , extremely pleaded

5.0

May 19, 2025

Dr. Choi is extremely thorough, asks good questions and is very nice.

5.0

May 19, 2025

Dr Choi is professional, caring & helpful.

5.0

May 16, 2025

Kind and attentive

5.0

May 16, 2025

Very careful, thorough, and likable.

5.0

May 15, 2025

Dr. was kind and explained carefully everything I needed to know

5.0

May 8, 2025

Dr. Choi is very patient and thorough in explaining everything I needed to know.

5.0

May 6, 2025

Really liked Dr. Choi. Calm demeanor, gives you his full attention and not rushed. Takes time for questions. Lets you end the appt. I’m requesting my records to transfer and that takes a bit of time. Made an appt. for lab work to be done at the end of the month for a follow up to review all. Overall I was quite pleased.

5.0

May 2, 2025

Very detailed and friendly

5.0

May 2, 2025

I really appreciated how patiently he listened to me.

5.0

May 2, 2025

Dr. Choi is very caring and shows interest in my health. He always takes his time and asks questions making me fell cared for.

5.0

May 1, 2025

Dr. Choi was excellent. He listened and understood my problem and was very helpful. Put me at ease . Very professional. Staff was great as well.

5.0

April 30, 2025

Incredible experience as usual

5.0

April 29, 2025

He’s great. Very caring & knowledgeable

5.0

April 29, 2025

good

5.0

April 25, 2025

Very good

5.0

April 24, 2025

Receptive Good listener Knowledgeable Good follow up Encouraging Easy to talk to

5.0

April 15, 2025

Extremely professional, empathetic, positive and encouraging

5.0

April 15, 2025

My visit was excellent, very much so needed.

5.0

April 15, 2025

Video visit with Dr Choi, we addressed immediate concerns and updated meds as well as discussed a Pain Management offering via UCLA health.

5.0

April 14, 2025

good

5.0

April 11, 2025

Dr. Choi was patient and listened. He truly showed that he cared. I highly recommend Dr. Choi.

5.0

April 11, 2025

Dr Choi was very knowledgeable, very professional, and very caring in his manner. Everything one would like to have in a physician.

5.0

April 11, 2025

im happy seing him

5.0

April 10, 2025

Dr Choi is a fine doctor who listens to his patients and take a care in their health ! I am so happy to have him helping me thru this illness.

5.0

April 9, 2025

Dr. Choi is an excellent physician, both in terms of his medical knowledge and his manner. He is compassionate and respectful, as well as very patient and thorough in explaining his diagnosis and recommended treatment.

5.0

April 8, 2025

Dr. Choi is always dedicated to his patients, listens from their perspective, and offers professional solutions.

5.0

April 7, 2025

I find seeing Dr Choi is helpful calming, & informative . He has a fine , intelligent manner and explaines medications and their functions well.

5.0

April 3, 2025

Check in easy , short wait , Dr Choi was highly efficient, , engage with me his patient and so helpful . A terrific experience with a caring doctor. I am highly pleased with Dr Choi, my exam and the help and care given.

5.0

March 31, 2025

Gave me an appointment very quickly! Doctor and nurse very prompt and professional! A great experience with great health professionals! I’m very impressed!

5.0

March 24, 2025

Insightful, heard me, arranged needed future appointments, friendly, professional, simply a pleasure to flow in thought.

5.0

March 18, 2025

Very thorough

5.0

March 17, 2025

The doctor was very polite and fully cared person. Very delighted.

5.0

March 17, 2025

He was great! He was thorough & knowledgeable & very nice

5.0

March 13, 2025

First time I met Dr Choi and thought he was wonderful. Made you feel listened to.

5.0

March 13, 2025

Really listened, did the research and made smart collaborative recommendations

5.0

March 12, 2025

All well.

5.0

March 12, 2025

So through, kind and wiliing to help

5.0

March 11, 2025

Very kind and full mindset of helping patients.

5.0

March 6, 2025

Very helpful and explained everything very well.

5.0

March 5, 2025

It is first time to meet Dr. Choi. He was so kind to explain to patient.

5.0

March 4, 2025

Very thorough exam and friendly.

5.0

March 3, 2025

Dr Choi is always great and explains everything perfect

5.0

February 28, 2025

Awesome, very professional, helpful and the nurses are very well trained, the best.

5.0

February 27, 2025

He?s so nice and warm to make pt relaxed

5.0

February 20, 2025

The doctor was prompt, thorough, compassionate, and knowledgeable. He took the time to listen and he gave great advice.10/10 experience today!

5.0

February 19, 2025

Dr. Choi, was incredibly informative and took the time to explain everything clearly. He provided thoughtful guidance that really helped me feel confident about my healing process. I’m grateful for his expertise and support!

5.0

February 19, 2025

Very good educational and professional

5.0

February 19, 2025

Dr. Choi is on time, he’s friendly, personable, caring.

5.0

February 18, 2025

Front desk was friendly and nurse was very nice too. Dr Choi was doing a surgical pre check and he was very friendly and professional....and on time!!

5.0

February 18, 2025

Dr Choi is always knowledgeable, prompt, and empathetic.

5.0

February 14, 2025

I always like to see dr Choi he is so understanding and a great listener I always feel valued and heard.

5.0

February 7, 2025

Doctor Choi is friendly and reviewed my history quickly. He recommended that I get an RSV vaccination, which I did later at CVS. He then further examined me and ordered blood testing.

5.0

February 5, 2025

Informative, friendly and approachable.

5.0

February 3, 2025

Very polite and look forward for my health he treat me again with medicine.

5.0

February 3, 2025

Efficient and pleasant

5.0

January 27, 2025

Dr Choi was great! I’ll be recommending him to friends.

5.0

January 25, 2025

It went very well! The doctor was very helpful and kind.

5.0

January 23, 2025

Dr. Choi the best Shows sympathy patience and knowledge of diagnosis

5.0

January 22, 2025

I was able to get a same day apt. Doctor was professional and knowledgeable

5.0

January 22, 2025

Dr Choi is amazing. He goes beyond what any other doctor we’ve had. He’s very conscientious, thorough, and a very pleasant and cordial person. He does good research and provides alternatives, and even takes the time to call back…..immediately.

5.0

January 21, 2025

Dr. Revised all Test results and gave us instructions and feed back how to improve the health

5.0

January 21, 2025

I appreciated Dr. Choi bringing up a diagram to give me a clearer picture of what my issue was. Visual aid is always super helpful!

5.0

January 17, 2025

Friendly and efficient

5.0

January 17, 2025

Good communication with patient. Nice explain. Best & excellent doctor

5.0

January 15, 2025

friendly knowleagable doctor

4.0

January 14, 2025

good

5.0

January 10, 2025

Dr Choi is a caring conscientious physician who takes the time to listen and understand a patient’s concerns. He is an outstanding medical practitioner.

5.0

January 8, 2025

Dr Choy was great! I’m always alittle nervous during dr’s appointments and he made me feel relaxed and comfortable with his professionalism…

5.0

January 7, 2025

Dr. Choi was very attentive, thorough with his questions as well as in ensuring my questions and concerns were addressed, and made certain my chart and medication information was updated. I found him to be very professional and considerate - the traits I especially appreciate with a health care provider.

5.0

January 6, 2025

I got in right a way. Dr. listened to my symptoms and then prescribed medication. He will follow up if my medication needs to be changed

5.0

January 6, 2025

Very helpful and compassionate.

5.0

January 4, 2025

Love dr choi.

5.0

January 3, 2025

Very good very helpful

5.0

January 3, 2025

He listened to my problems and my lungs and ordered lab’s and a CXR and I feel feel I had very good care

5.0

January 3, 2025

Doctor was extremely thorough and helpful and understanding.

5.0

December 29, 2024

Dr. Choi was mild mannered and I felt I was being well cared for.

5.0

December 20, 2024

Dr. Choi is personable and seems to really care.

5.0

December 18, 2024

Dr.Cho he is great doctor he has patient with his clients and he is great listener and he has great ?? Thank You Dr.Cho????

5.0

December 17, 2024

GREAT experience…love the doctor

5.0

December 17, 2024

Dr Choi was very thorough and did a great job listening and asking questions. Excellent experience

5.0

December 16, 2024

Attentive, engaged, understanding, and helpful.

5.0

December 16, 2024

He is one of the best ever! Dr Choi is one of the best listeners as doctors go.

5.0

December 16, 2024

Very clear diagnosis explanation

5.0

December 11, 2024

Easy to talk. Very good at explaining my issues. I like him.

5.0

December 10, 2024

Dr Choi is always caring and listens to me.

5.0

December 9, 2024

As always, Dr. Choi was polite and caring, doing the thorough examination and answering many questions I had.

5.0

December 9, 2024

I felt like Dr. Choi really listened to my concerns and my symptoms. I feel he took the most precautions possible that are in my health’s best interests.

5.0

November 27, 2024

Dr Choi is great, I am glad he gave me the opportunity to have me evaluated .

5.0

November 27, 2024

Easy checkin, doc on time w good follow up, great checkout w documentation.

5.0

November 25, 2024

Dr. Choi is a very understanding and caring doctor who I really feel comfortable with.

5.0

November 25, 2024

Very much willing to help

5.0

November 22, 2024

Kind, informative and knowledgeable:) Thank you!

5.0

November 21, 2024

Saw me right away (didn’t make me wait a long time), friendly, explained without talking down, inspired confidence.

5.0

November 18, 2024

Dr Choi is very caring and listens to your health problems and makes a decision

5.0

October 25, 2024

Be kind, listen, empathy,and try to help patient. He is the best doctor.

5.0

October 22, 2024

He was very professional and listened to my concerns

5.0

October 22, 2024

Dr. Choi is excellent from my experience. He’s attentive, empathetic and responsive.

5.0

October 18, 2024

Very satisfied with everything

5.0

October 18, 2024

He was very knowledgeable and he was quick and it was the the first time I saw him. He did everything perfectly.

5.0

October 18, 2024

Excellent doctor. Very kind and very good speaking korean.

5.0

October 17, 2024

Had a very positive first visit with internal medicine MD Doctor Choi.

5.0

October 5, 2024

Doctor was great with my father, took time to get to know him and asked the right questions.

5.0

October 4, 2024

The doctor was so pleasant during my visit today. He answered all of my questions and explained everything thoroughly without making me feel rushed. He had great bedside manners and was so nice and pleasant to interact with. I will definitely be back to see him.

5.0

October 4, 2024

Excellent doctor, he is a very caring, knowledgeable and polite doctor.

5.0

October 4, 2024

Dr Choi is so caring and explains away all my questions I’m so glad he’s my dr. It’s nice to be heard. My nurse is so sweet and took blood, did not feel a thing.🥰

5.0

October 3, 2024

I love my doctor. He’s very attentive and listens to my concerns. We always work out a great plan of care

5.0

September 30, 2024

Dr. Choi was very punctual, patiently listened to me and quickly diagnosed my ailment. He ordered a prescription which I picked up a half hour later. My experience was outstanding.

5.0

September 23, 2024

Took time to listen and provided thoughtful and detailed information

5.0

September 21, 2024

He listened and was supportive and ordered a urine test

5.0

September 18, 2024

Dr. Choi is not only an excellent physician, but also a wonderful person who care of his patient very well. I would recommend him to any person who need a primary care physician without any reservation.

4.0

September 17, 2024

Short and brief!

5.0

September 17, 2024

Dr. Choi was compassionate and professional about my situation. He was thorough and kind.

5.0

September 17, 2024

Dr. Choi was incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, and truly listened to my concerns. He took the time to provide needed referral and prescriptions and the treatment options in a way that was easy to understand. I never felt rushed, and they answered all of my questions with patience and compassion. I highly recommend Dr. Choi to anyone seeking a caring and professional healthcare provider.

5.0

September 17, 2024

Very thorough and nice and really cared.

5.0

September 13, 2024

Dr Choi was thorough explaining results of my blood & urine tests.

5.0

September 9, 2024

I enjoyed my visit, I felt I received the assistance I needed from the doctor

5.0

September 9, 2024

He’s great really appreciate you guys

5.0

September 9, 2024

Excellent dr

5.0

September 5, 2024

Excellent

5.0

September 3, 2024

Dr Choi is amazing. Every question answered thoughtfully.

5.0

August 11, 2024

I was promptly taken care of.

5.0

August 9, 2024

Waited a few mins past appointment time but not a big deal. Desk was helpful, nurse timely, attitude of helpfulness. Doc was thorough regarding updating medical info on forms. Clear instructions . Took time to answer my questions.

5.0

August 9, 2024

My doctor reviewed all my data online and discussed it with me. He ordered new blood tests and filled my prescriptions. He then examined me.

5.0

August 7, 2024

Doctor and nurse and staff were all excellent second visit and could not be happier

5.0

August 7, 2024

Dr. Choi is so caring and helpful wonderful Dr!

4.0

August 7, 2024

Thorough and informative.

5.0

August 2, 2024

Very up front , kind and courteous. Helpful in all means. All question are answered diligently and with a smile 😃.

5.0

July 31, 2024

It was good

5.0

July 30, 2024

Very efficient; didn't wait long despite being late

5.0

July 30, 2024

Nice clean facility. The girl who draws your blood is the best! Dr listens. Great experience

5.0

July 29, 2024

Great! Dr answered so many questions and made necessary referrals.

5.0

July 26, 2024

Doctor Choi was very kind and informative.

5.0

July 23, 2024

Dr Choi is very Professional, kind and understanding..

5.0

July 22, 2024

He took the time to listen to my concerns and explained what was happening. He also gave reassurance and offered help expediting some tests that were ordered. I appreciated his assistance and kind manner as he was not my regular doctor.

5.0

July 19, 2024

Dr Choi is an excellent caring MD

5.0

July 18, 2024

He is the best

5.0

July 17, 2024

Excellent experience

5.0

July 15, 2024

Same day sore throat check. He was very nice

5.0

July 12, 2024

Involved and engaged when discussing my situation

5.0

July 12, 2024

Thank you Dr. Choi for treating me and my husband with all your heart today. I met the doctor we were looking for

4.0

July 10, 2024

It was Good. He didn’t remind me of a test. I remembered when I got home, I think I am supposed to have a colonoscopy. I haven’t had one in at least 15 years. This concerns me as maybe he forgot another test …

5.0

July 9, 2024

Dr Choi is very caring and very professional!!!

5.0

July 9, 2024

He was very nice and kind.

5.0

July 8, 2024

My doctor was very kind and helpful

5.0

July 8, 2024

Very knowledgeable and concerned

5.0

July 3, 2024

Prompt , efficient and thoughtful consulting.

5.0

July 3, 2024

I was very thankful that Dr. Choi was kind and took care of everything I needed

Hanbyul Choi, MD

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