Phillip A. Choi, MD
Spokane, WA 99204
Providence Neurosurgery and Spine
105 West 8th Avenue, Suite 200, Spokane, WA 99204
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- United Healthcare Medicaid
- HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
- Aetna PPO
- Interwest Health PPO
- Wellcare Medicare Advantage-HMO
- Molina Medicare Advantage
- Wellpoint Medicare Advantage
- Wellpoint Medicaid
- United Behavioral Health PPO
- Regence BlueShield Of Washington PPO
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- Providence Health Plan
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- Humana
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- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- Cigna PPO
- Ferry County Jail
- Coordinated Care Medicaid
- Evernorth PPO
- First Choice PPO
- Providence Health Plan Medicare Advantage-HMO
- Regence Blue Shield Of Idaho PPO
- Premera
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- Molina Medicaid
- Humana HMO
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- Pacific Source Health PPO
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- Blue Cross Of Idaho Health Service Medicaid
- Kaiser
- United Behavioral Health Medicare Advantage
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About Phillip A. Choi
Phillip Choi is a board-eligible neurosurgeon with experience in general neurosurgery and a special interest in complex spinal surgery. He was born and raised in Spokane. He completed his undergraduate studies at Rice University in Houston, TX. He then went to medical school at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Choi then returned to Houston to complete neurosurgical training and an infolded spine fellowship at the University of Texas - Houston Health Science Center. Dr. Choi is excited to be back in his hometown to provide excellent care to patients in the region.
Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital
Outside of work, Dr. Choi can be found running, hiking, playing basketball, and spending time with his family.
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He was so great about explaining my X-ray and I've taken the medication he prescribed yesterday and it has made a world of difference so much pain is subsided
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Great Staff, Doctor. Terrible trying to get appointment, waited months with the process that started last spring!
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My appointment with Dr. Choi was great. He was kind, polite, attentive, and patient. He took his time so I did not feel rushed or uncomfortable. He explained things in detail and took steps to further my care. I was very impressed with him and very grateful for his assistance.
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No suggestions for improvement, they are amazing!!
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My husband and my son were both with me when I had the consult with Dr. Choi. All three of us were very impressed with how thorough he was as he explained (in a way we could understand) the results of all my tests (MRI, C-can and x-rays).He's a great listener and addressed all our questions and concerns. We were very pleased with the amount of time he spent with us. He's an exceptional Physician. We will highly recommend Dr. Choi to our families and friends.
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Good
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Good care from this office
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Provider asked appropriate questions snd explained how this process works and when we can meet again! He answered my questions with clarity
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Feel very comfortable and have full trust and confidence in care and suggestions Dr Choi gives me.
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Wonderful experience. Very informative!! Happy with this Dr.
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I thought that Dr. Choi was extremely knowledgeable & pleasant. He is an excellent communicater & answered all my questions. I trust him completely & feel privileged to have him as an expert physician. My visit with him was excellent & I value his care. Thank you so very much, Dr. Choi!!!
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Hello Dr choi spent about 45 min with me he went above and beyond . I was treated very well . My only complaint is the time it takes to get Into these medical professionals for a visit . Very pleased with my visit and experience .
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Dr.Choi took an amazing amount of time explaining my options and the outcome of each. We reached a decision together. He explained the plan going forward and treated me with great respect. I trust him completely with my surgery.
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Dr throughly examined me and reviewed my history. Went through X-rays, potential solutions from both spectrums and came up with a none evasive plan to start me on.
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My doctor is including me in options and decision making to ensure I have all of the information and options available.
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Very informative and helpful
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All good
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All good
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I met with Dr Choi for an initial visit regarding back surgery. It took some time to get the initial appointment but I have found that this is the case with all Dr's in the Spokane and N Idaho area that provide back surgery.My wife and I were impressed with Dr Choi's easy to understand explanation of test results and surgical options. He answered all of our questions and listened to us. We look forward to an appt for back surgery by Dr Choi.
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Dr Choi was easy to talk with, professional and had a calming demeanor.
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He was kind, and considerate. He explained a plan of care nicely!
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Dr Choi was very thoughtful and respectful. He was extremely knowledgeable and explained everything in easy to understand terms.
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Very good staff and Dr
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A very positive experience.
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Dr. Choi is knowledgeable, respectful, listened to me with deep care and interest. The only challenge I have with my healthcare challenges is the timeframe within which I can get appointments. Other than that, all the providers and support team are great. But the process of getting an appointment is slow and cumbersome
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Dr Choi took time to explain my back issues and were we go from here he was very caring.
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We just can't say enough about Dr. Choi and his team. They were very good to both of us.
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I was nervous going in and meeting a new neurosurgeon. Dr Choi was particularly nice, had looked at my MRI and medical history before meeting me, and was willing to talk about options for care
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Dr. Choi was great answering questions but I feel like I wasn't being heard.
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This was my first appointment with this provider. Dr. Choi was amazing. He was very thorough and he explained things very well so that I could Understand what he was telling me about how we should proceed.
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Active listening, active invitation for input from patient and spouse, clarified plan, clarified reporting back if problems, scheduled follow-up appointment.
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He was good. Told me alot of things I didn't know
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Of all Providence experiences with this injury Dr Chois office was the most pleasant
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I am only beginning to meet with Dr. Choi, but I am very pleased...am looking forward to his care.
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Dr Choi and his NP spent the time necessary to evaluate me and my health records and to explain what the plan of care would be and answer all my questions and concerns. I was happy to leave the office with a good understanding of what to expect!
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Great experience at Dr. Chois office. He and his staff were very professional, easy to talk to and explained the the entire issue I have with my back and the solution to fixing it. I feel very fortunate to have him as my neurosurgeon.
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I prefer Providence over any other provider besides my primary doctor.
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Dr Choi was very nice very nice and explained everything in detail. His support staff has been available and helpful.
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I am very pleased and impressed with the care I have received both from Dr. Choi and also from the entire staff that worked with me during my pre-op appointments and surgery.
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A very productive visit. Some good advice offered and a good care plan developed. Dr Choi is a good listener and explained things very well.
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None bad. Wonderful experience
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Dr.Choi's appointment was very informational and discussions regarding treatment were very to the point in what needed to be done. He was very thorough in his description of my issue and the expectations to come from surgery needed. All staff was very knowledgeable and personable during visit.
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Excellent services from a skilled Medical Team:,
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I had a very good experience. The doctor was very thorough and very knowledgeable. The only bad part of the experience is it's hard to get into a specialist because of the number of referrals that they have to deal with and not enough care doctors to deal with it
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Was very good about explaining things
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Waite time to get appointment was months but understandable it was a process with a lot of patients needing care.Dr. Choi was outstanding, professional and caring for my health care. I felt a great relief, a feeling of reassurance and relaxation from anxiety and distress.
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I was seeing Dr. Choi prior to having him do some surgery and care, and I was very pleased with our visit and knowing what to expect from him.
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I was impressed with Dr.Choi's compassion & how well he listened to me. I like his conservative approach.
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He was nice, everyone was nice and professional
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The dr and staff were kind considerate respectful and helpful.
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Dr. Choi is just great. I am always surprised how calm and not in a hurry he seems at appointments. He takes his time, explains everything to me and helps me understand the answers to my questions. He is great!!I don't want to answer about scheduling an appointment to reflect poorly on the office. I have a schedule that is the same as their schedule. To see them during the times that they are open requires me to cancel or reschedule patients. They work really hard to accommodate me and we do finally find a time for follow up, etc.
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First time seeing this provider. He was very knowledgeable, polite and informative about what my options are.
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Dr. Choi and his team were very helpful and respectful!!
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Excellent visit - it was a 6-month follow-up after major spine surgery.
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I did have to wait 3 months for an appointment with Dr. Choi. I have been told this is customary for Neurosurgeons.i was very impressed with Dr. Choi, he was warm, knowledgeable, and took the time to go over all my test results with me. We discussed several options and decided on a course of action. I am very pleased.
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Doctor seemed to really care and explained my back condition well
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Best visit to a Health Care Provider ever except the 35 min wait for him to enter room.
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Dr. Choi did a great job of explaining my options for treatment. Later I wish I had asked more about the surgery process itself as that was not talked about much.
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Enjoyable and very informative appointment Dr. Choi took his time explaining my condition to my husband and I we feel very confident I will have a successful return pain free days.
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Dr. Choi was totally attentive and gave me all his attention and time I needed to learn about my life long back problems. He is the first doctor who has ever done that and I really appreciated that. Thank you so much!
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Dr. Choi is a perfect example of the very best physician. I left the appointment feeling completely satisfied.
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I felt valued and well cared for. I felt Dr Choi was honest, explaining each facet of my MRI, listened to my symptoms, examined me throughly and made reasonable recommendations for treatment. I was thankful for the time spent with me and his demeanor and bedside manner.
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My care team is very responsive to my needs
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Each visit was excellent!!
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My appointment with Dr. Choi went very well. I left his office upstanding my condition, a plan to move forward, and satisfied.
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Referal from neurology appt. Not regular primary doc. Impressed by the doc and pa very open to discuss my thoughts.
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Dr Choi took the time and used my MRI imaging to explain why I was having the issues that I am experiencing daily. He thoroughly explained the surgical treament plan, the percentage of improvement I probably will get and the possible no results or adverse risks as well. I feel that I was able to make a well informed decision to proceed with surgery.
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Dr Choi was awesome. He thoroughly explained my condition and options. Showed me my MRI and explained everything to me. First time anyone has explained any of my MRIs to me. He took his time and explained everything in a understandable way and answered my questions.
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Conditions and Procedures
- Abnormal Vertebrae
- Adult Degenerative Scoliosis
- Adult Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Anterior Lumbar Spine Fusion
- Anterior Spine Surgery
- Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery In The Cervical Spine
- Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery In The Lumbar Spine
- Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery In The Thoracic Spine
- Back Injury
- Back Surgery
- Bulging Disc
- Burst Fracture
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cervical Decompression
- Cervical Deformity
- Cervical Disc Disease
- Cervical Herniated Disc
- Cervical Laminoplasty
- Cervical Myelopathy
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Cervical Spinal Stenosis
- Cervical Spine Fracture Surgery
- Cervical Spine Fusion
- Cervical Spine Instability
- Cervical Spine Mass
- Cervical Spine Surgery
- Cervical Spine Tumor
- Chordoma
- Coccygectomy
- Complex Spine Surgery
- Compression Fracture Surgery
- Congenital Scoliosis
- Cordotomy
- Decompression Laminectomy
- Degenerative Joint Disease Of The Lumbar Spine
- Degenerative Joint Disease Of The Spine
- Degenerative Joint Disease Of The Thoracic Spine
- Degenerative Spine Conditions
- Degenerative Spine Pain
- Disc Arthroplasty
- Disc Replacement
- Disc Surgery
- Diskectomy
- Facet Joint Syndrome
- Facet Surgery
- Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
- Foot Drag
- Foraminotomy
- Herniated Disc
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Intraspinal Abscess
- Kyphoplasty
- Kyphosis
- Laminectomy
- Laminoplasty
- Lateral Access Spine Surgery
- Lordosis
- Low Back Surgery
- Lumbar Disc Disease
- Lumbar Drain
- Lumbar Instability
- Lumbar Scoliosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spine Fracture Surgery
- Lumbar Spine Fusion
- Lumbar Spine Injury
- Lumbar Spine Mass
- Lumbar Spine Surgery
- Lumbar Spine Tumor
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lumbar Synovial Cysts
- Lumbar Tumor Surgery
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
- Malunion Fracture Of The Spine
- Meningioma Of The Spine
- Motion Sparing Spine Surgery
- Myelitis/Myelopathy
- Myelopathy
- Myelopathy Surgery
- Nerve Compression Of The Cervical Spine
- Nerve Compression Of The Lumbar Spine
- Nerve Compression Of The Thoracic Spine
- Neural Foraminal Stenosis
- Neurogenic Claudication
- Neuromuscular Scoliosis
- Nucleoplasty
- Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy
- Post Laminectomy Kyphosis
- Post Laminectomy Syndrome
- Posterior Cervical Laminectomy And Fusion
- Posterior Lumbar Laminectomy
- Posterior Vertebral Column Resection
- Radiculopathy
- Ruptured Intervertebral Disc
- Sacral Fracture
- Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
- Sacroiliac Joint Surgery
- Schmorl's Nodes
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Scoliosis Surgery
- Severe Lordotic Deformities
- Spinal Abscess Surgery
- Spinal Compression Fusion
- Spinal Cord Anomalies
- Spinal Cord Compression
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Cord Surgery
- Spinal Cyst Removal
- Spinal Disorders
- Spinal Schwannoma
- Spinal Schwannoma Surgery
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery
- Spinal Tumor
- Spine Arteriovenous Malformation (Avm)
- Spine Deformity
- Spine Deformity Correction Surgery
- Spine Fracture
- Spine Fusion
- Spine Injury
- Spine Instability
- Spine Mass
- Spine Osteotomy
- Spine Reconstruction
- Spine Revision
- Spine Stress Fracture
- Spine Surgery
- Spine Tumor
- Spondylectomy
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Spondylosis Surgery
- Spondylosis With Myelopathy
- Spondylosyndesis
- Surgery For Sciatica
- Surgical Treatment Of Myelopathy
- Tarlov Cyst
- Tarlov Cyst Surgery
- Thoracic Disc Disease
- Thoracic Herniated Disc
- Thoracic Laminectomy
- Thoracic Spinal Stenosis
- Thoracic Spine Fusion
- Thoracic Spine Mass
- Thoracic Spine Tumor
- Transthoracic Discectomy
- Vertebrae Surgery
- Vertebral Column Resection
- Vertebral Fracture
- Vertebroplasty
Dr. Choi was excellent in providing the information that I need to make the correct decision regarding a surgery
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