Kristal S. Choi, MD
Accepting New Patients

Kristal S. Choi, MD

  • Rheumatology
Average rating: 4.9
 
Santa Monica Rheumatology |

About

Dr. Kristal Choi is a general rheumatologist who practices in Santa Monica. She enjoys treating the full spectrum of rheumatic diseases, including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, vasculitis, myositis, scleroderma, gout, osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. She is also skilled in musculoskeletal ultrasound and ultrasound-guided joint and soft tissue injections.

Dr. Choi earned her medical degree from the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She then completed her internal medicine residency training at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, and her rheumatology fellowship at Loma Linda University. She is board certified in internal medicine, and obtained the Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Certification in Rheumatology (RhMSUS), which is offered by the American College of Rheumatology.

Dr. Choi is proud to be a native Californian. She received her undergraduate degree in biology from UCLA, graduating magna cum laude, and is happy to be back treating patients at her alma mater.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Rheumatology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2019
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2017

Fellowship

Rheumatology, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, 2019

Residency

Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 2017

Degree

MD, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, 2014

Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars 2025

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Medical Services

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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Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars 2025

Reviews

Overall Rating:
4.9
93 total ratings | 36 reviews
5.0
May 29, 2025
I appreciate Dr Choi’s careful, friendly, patient and thorough approach
5.0
May 29, 2025
Empathetic and attentive
5.0
May 23, 2025
Knowledgeable and attentive
5.0
May 19, 2025
She listened,asked questions and did not rush me thru the appointment
5.0
May 19, 2025
She was very nice and helped with my knees