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Memorial Sloan Kettering Surgeon Daniel X. Choi

Daniel X. Choi, MD

Breast Surgeon

4.9 | 352 reviews

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Breast cancers and conditions
  • Benign and pre-cancerous breast conditions
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Get to Know Me

I am a surgeon who cares for people with all types of breast cancer. I specialize in surgeries for cancerous and noncancerous diseases of the breast.

As a college student studying philosophy, cancer intrigued me; it represented a conflict between life and death, self and other. Then, as a medical student and surgical resident, I realized that the field of breast surgical oncology was advancing rapidly — treatments were becoming more refined and less invasive, and survival rates were improving. This meant that patients with breast cancer would have a choice of treatment options with equal benefit.

I found this compelling, and as a breast surgical oncologist, I enjoy helping my patients navigate their decision-making process. I make a point of letting patients know that they have a choice. I educate them on each treatment option so they feel empowered to not only make decisions but to feel good about them.

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After completing my fellowship in breast surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, I joined the United States Air Force. For a decade, I was assigned to the David Grant USAF Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base in California — the U.S. Air Force’s largest hospital — where I eventually achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and was appointed Deputy Squadron Commander and Chief of Surgery. There, I helped build a breast program, which provided care to patients from all over the globe. Across my two deployments, I also created a breast program in Afghanistan, which delivers cancer treatment to women with cancer who otherwise would not receive care.

In my personal time, I enjoy spending time with my family, running, and gardening.

What I Do at MSK

A breast surgeon is a doctor with special training in surgery on breasts.

  • Associate Attending Surgeon
Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Breast cancers and conditions
  • Benign and pre-cancerous breast conditions
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, The University of Chicago

Residencies

  • General Surgery - University of Rochester

Fellowships

  • Breast Surgical Oncology - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Board Certifications

  • General Surgery

Insurance Information

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Aetna

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS, Transplant

Aetna Medicare Advantage (MTA and NYC retirees only)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Anthem BCBS and other BCBS licensee plans

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

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Anthem BCBS Health Plus

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

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Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

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Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS

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Carrum Health

In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental

Cigna

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

Connecticare

In Network Coverage Type
POS, EPO, HMO

First Health

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Straight NJ Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Straight NY Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Emblem

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Emblem to learn more.

Emblem Essential

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Emblem Medicare Advantage (Medicare Choice PPO Network and VIP Prime Network Only)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

Empire Essential

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

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Fidelis

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Fidelis to learn more.

Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Fidelis Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Healthfirst

In Network Coverage Type
EPO, HMO, PPO, POS

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Healthfirst to learn more.

Healthfirst Managed Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Healthfirst Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

Healthsmart

In Network Coverage Type
PPO EPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)

In Network Coverage Type
EPO

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO)

In Network Coverage Type
EPO

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Horizon Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

Husky CT Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Magnacare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

In Network Coverage Type
Federal Government

Metroplus

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

City Employee Health Plans (Gold and Gold Care)

Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS

In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental

MVP

In Network Coverage Type
PPO/OAP

Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

NYC Medicare Advantage Plus for City Employees

In Network Coverage Type
TBD

Oscar

In Network Coverage Type
HMO/EPO

Oxford

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, EPO

World Trade Center Health Program (WTC)

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Qualcare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

Tricare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

UMR

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS

United Healthcare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

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Contact and Location

Dr. Choi sees patients at one location.

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Commack, NY
Memorial Sloan Kettering Commack Nonna’s Garden Foundation Center
650 Commack Road Commack NY 11725
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Patient Reviews

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4.9 352 reviews

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  • 4.9 Likelihood of Recommending Provider
Apr 3, 2025

Dr Choi is an extraordinarily skilled surgeon. He is also compassionate, positive, personable, explains things well, and is patient with listening to questions and responding to them in detail and with clarity. He is highly intelligent but modest...and uniquely attentive to addressing his patients' concerns about their own health. He took my health history into consideration and took time to hear my preferences about my care. Where other doctors might jump to conclusions about my age and presume to know what care I'd want based on my age, Dr Choi heard me when I asked him to explain all my options. The surgery he performed was masterful and I will be forever grateful for his expertise and kindness. My margins and lymph nodes were clean and my incision has healed almost undetectably. I feel so blessed to have had him as my surgeon.

Apr 3, 2025

The nurses and other staff in the office were also all very nice. Everything was explained thoroughly. Thank you.

Apr 3, 2025

Dr Choi is a very good doctor. Always listens to my concerns and explains info very clearly. Great surgeon and follow up skills etc. when I had to have surgery he has a great demeanor, calm and reassuring:)

Apr 3, 2025

Dr Choi is a kind, considerate and a great representative of the doctors, nurses and staff that are dedicated Memorial Sloan employees.

Apr 2, 2025

I truly believe in the doctors and nurses in what they do for me and others. They never dismiss my concerns or questions. They always explain to me what can be done or not done. I will continue to come to this facility and receive my care

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Doctors and faculty members often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community.

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Daniel X. Choi discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

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