Frosty's Flava Magazine 4th of July Edition _ June | July 2019 | Page 22

Dr. Choi was born and raised in S. Florida and decided to come back to help the patients in his community. His interest in weight loss started during his minimally invasive surgery fellowship, where he saw first hand how weight-loss surgery could dramatically affect the health and life of his patients. member of the American Osteopathic Association and the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. In the 6 years, since Dr. Choi has started his practice in the S. Florida area, he has performed over 5,000 very successful procedures. Bariatric surgery isn’t just about losing weight. Weight loss surgery is a tool to help you look better, feel better, and do more. When you achieve a healthy weight, you reduce your risk for many medical problems, including: He currently performs the most Lap-Band procedures in all of So. Florida. He is the only surgeon in So. Florida who is able to perform the Bariatric procedures/ surgeries in an office-based setting. With offices located in Ft. Lauderdale, Hialeah and Miramar, he has patients that come to see him not only from within Florida, but also from out of state and country as well. Dr. Choi is credentialed at Memorial Hospital Miramar, on staff at Broward Health Imperial Point West. He also serves as a Clinical Instructor of Surgery for Nova Southeastern Medical School. He is a Dr. Choi is currently licensed to practice medicine in the state of Florida, New York and California. Lose Weight. Live Your Life. Heart Attack Insomnia Stroke Heartburn Asthma Diabetes Losing weight can also help feel more comfortable and get more enjoyment from your day-to-day life. People who maintain a healthy weight are less likely to suffer from sleep apnea, so they feel rested and energetic