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Hanbyul Choi, MD
- Internal Medicine
Average 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.
Palos Verdes Primary & Specialty Care
|
501 Deep Valley Drive, Suite 100, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
US
Languages
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
Palos Verdes Primary & Specialty Care
Family Medicine| Internal Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Areas of Focus
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.
255 total ratings | 179 reviews
5.0
September 30, 2025
Wonderful. Dr Choi is caring, empathetic and listens.
5.0
September 29, 2025
Dr. Choi is an extremely thorough diagnostician,
5.0
September 24, 2025
Great doctor, easy communication
5.0
September 23, 2025
Prompt service, went over my results, very personable
5.0
September 22, 2025
Dr. Choi made myself very comfortable. Excellent.
5.0
September 22, 2025
Dr. Choi is an excellent doctor. He is knowledgeable, provides excellent support and direction to specialists when necessary and I am so fortunate to have him as my PCP. I would (and have) highly recommended him and UCLA Health to my family and friends. I could not ask for a better PCP.
5.0
September 16, 2025
Full detail discussion and very kind explanation was progressed
5.0
September 15, 2025
Dr.Choi was very engaging and patient
5.0
September 15, 2025
Analyzed my conditions according to the causes that I am experiencing.
4.0
September 15, 2025
Very efficient!
5.0
September 13, 2025
Very much appreciated and up front keeping me update on medication.
5.0
September 12, 2025
Dr. Choi was very good and answered all my questions including a rebound effect of one of meds I took for a week's time. I am aware and will ease back into my activities. I appreciate his sensitivity to my needs and questions including to learn of vaccine timing, taking the flu shot and going back to work. My first video zoom conference with a doctor in a while and it was very good.
5.0
September 10, 2025
Dr. Choi listens well!
5.0
September 10, 2025
Dr Choi spent lots of time explaining things
5.0
September 9, 2025
Interested. Concerned about my situation in an appropriate response. Kind. Explained a plan to resolve my problems. Very positive.
5.0
September 8, 2025
Dr Choi, answered all my questions and concerns.
5.0
September 6, 2025
Excellent took his time with me and was very through
5.0
September 4, 2025
Was good , he takes more time to explain my lab results.
5.0
September 2, 2025
Dr. Choi took his time to explain things that I was concern with
5.0
September 2, 2025
Dr. Choi is awesome. He took the time to understand my test results, and patiently and clearly explained them to me.
5.0
August 29, 2025
Everyone I interfaced with was very polite and efficient. Dr Choi always listens to me and gives great feedback.
5.0
August 27, 2025
It appears he evaluated my hangnail situation thoroughly, quickly.
5.0
August 26, 2025
Dr Choi listen to me carefully He has warm heart and Professional knowledge to care me I very much thanks to All care team
5.0
August 22, 2025
I am truly fortunate to have Dr. Choi as my primary doctor.
5.0
August 21, 2025
Dr Choi took his time to explain all aspects
5.0
August 13, 2025
Great
4.0
August 13, 2025
Dr. Choi is always very professional.
5.0
August 12, 2025
VERY helpful
5.0
August 11, 2025
Dr was very easy to talk to. Did not have to wait long.
5.0
August 8, 2025
It was a pleasure meeting my new healthcare provider. Dr. Choi was very kind and supportive. He listened all my questions and gave me hope after I left the clinic. Thank Dr. Choi on my behalf again, please 🙏🏼 !
5.0
August 8, 2025
I became unconscious in the exam room and Dr got emergency services there quickly. It appears I had a heart related incident as troponin levels elevated for some hours after. Glad Dr acted quickly! It’s a good protocol.
5.0
August 8, 2025
Excellent
5.0
August 6, 2025
Dr. Choi is always friendly but professional in his manner. He is open to discussing issues I bring up. The front desk was friendly and I was called in a reasonable time. The nurse was also friendly and professional.
5.0
August 6, 2025
Very pleasant, took time to listen to my concerns, answered all my questions and scheduled me for other interventions.
5.0
August 5, 2025
Focused. Pleasant. Knowledgeable
5.0
August 4, 2025
He was a good listener l!
5.0
August 4, 2025
Everything was great
5.0
July 30, 2025
Dr Choi took his time and was very helpful
5.0
July 30, 2025
Really kind and advisable
5.0
July 30, 2025
I like that Dr. Choi is wise and calm
5.0
July 17, 2025
Listens and emphasizes with patient
5.0
July 17, 2025
Dr. Choi's treatment is always awesome. The other staff members are also very friendly and make me feel comfortable.
5.0
July 16, 2025
Dr Choi is excellent, Kind and caring
5.0
July 15, 2025
Dr. Choi was very thorough and helpful. He answered all my questions and went through all the pre-operative steps and paperwork.
5.0
July 15, 2025
He is very informative. Easy to speak with.
5.0
July 15, 2025
Dr Choi is very caring and knowledge and friendly.
5.0
July 14, 2025
All I could hope for
5.0
July 14, 2025
Dr Choi is a cool and diligent doctor. Pays attention to all my complaints.
5.0
July 11, 2025
Dr Choi is really excellent!!!
5.0
July 10, 2025
Dr. Choi was kind and helpful.
5.0
July 9, 2025
The doctor is very caring, knowledgeable and personable. I was very impressed
5.0
July 8, 2025
Very thorough and friendly
5.0
July 8, 2025
Thank you for Excellent doctors and great staff
5.0
July 2, 2025
Very thorough, a good listener, with a lovely calm demeanor.
5.0
July 2, 2025
I saw and meet Dr Choi in my first visit. A very professional and kind person.
5.0
July 1, 2025
Nice, calm and positive
5.0
July 1, 2025
DR CHOI is one of the best doctors I’ve had so far. He is very caring and always addresses what my concerns are regarding my health. He truly practice the CICare in UCLA. He really shows empathy and compassion for his patients.
5.0
July 1, 2025
Very attentive and thorough. Communicates well.
5.0
June 30, 2025
Dr. Choi is a great doctor and i am so glad to have him as my PCP. He is knowledgeable and responsive and provides me with excellent guidance for maintaining good health.
5.0
June 30, 2025
Dr. Choi has a friendly demeanor and very thorough with his exam. He takes the time to answer questions and explain everything on the medical chart.
5.0
June 27, 2025
Dr. Hanbyul choi is a very professional and caring physician. He always followup with you after any labs completed to discuss the results and prescribe any medications. He really cares about his patients and he is one of the best doctors .
5.0
June 26, 2025
Dr Choi is personable, good listener, intelligent and caring.
5.0
June 25, 2025
He was very attentive.
5.0
June 25, 2025
Doctor Choi was very kind and took his time understanding my concerns and listening to my story. I’ve never had such a positive experience with a physician before. I felt as though Doctor Choi genuinely cared for my wellbeing.
5.0
June 24, 2025
Dr Choi was detailed and addressed all my issues. I am very satisfied and I have switched to Dr. Choi as my primary doctor.
5.0
June 24, 2025
Very pleased
5.0
June 24, 2025
Great listener and knowledgeable on next steps for items identified.
5.0
June 21, 2025
Itvwas good . I need to think next time with my question ahead of time.
5.0
June 18, 2025
I’m pleased with his decision and medical care
5.0
June 18, 2025
Compassionate in our different situations. We can’t imagine any other doctor for us at this time. And fluent in Korean is so helpful!
5.0
June 17, 2025
He was very good listening to my problems very well
5.0
June 17, 2025
Excellent
5.0
June 12, 2025
Dr Choi is awesome. The staff is wonderful and they’re on top of my medical and I appreciate it.
5.0
June 12, 2025
Gave me all the time I needed and very thorough about my concerns. I was having a conversation with a partner in my health concerns.
5.0
June 11, 2025
Thorough, caring proactive doctor. Very conscientious. On my first visit with him last year, he recognized possibility of lung cancer on a scan and he immediately referred me ( and made sure I had necessary appts) for all initial diagnostic tests and medical appts. He recognized probability of brain metastasis from my word finding difficulty. I had successful brain surgery about one week later, referred by Dr Choi. I feel he has extended my life and helped me have quality of life.
5.0
June 9, 2025
Dr Choi was very punctual and helped to listen my issues. Also he asked relevant questions about my health condition. He recommended medication for my COVID -19 treatment.
5.0
June 2, 2025
He was very efficient and kind
5.0
June 2, 2025
Dr. Choi is the best!
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