
Overview
Dr. James Choi has been caring for Texas hearts since 2004. He is fellowship-trained in interventional cardiology. He is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, nuclear cardiology and interventional cardiology. Dr. Choi’s areas of clinical interest and focus include cardiovascular disease in diabetic patients; highly complex cardiology interventions: left main coronary artery and chronic total occlusions; valvular heart interventions; structural heart interventions: ASD/PFO/Left atrial appendage closure; and peripheral vascular disease. He has published numerous articles and conducted clinical research on coronary stent implantation and chronic total occlusions as well as novel renal artery denervation treatment for resistant hypertension.Dr. Choi earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, where he also completed his residency in internal medicine and fellowships in cardiology and interventional cardiology. He is the current medical director of Coronary, Renal and Structural Heart Technologies for the Baylor Research Institute in Dallas. He previously served as an associate professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine in College Station and as the director of the Interventional Cardiology Fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.Dr. Choi is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions. He currently chairs the DFW AngioClub and is a member of the American Heart Association, Texas Medical Association and Dallas County Medical Association. Dr. Choi has sat on numerous advisory boards, completed clinical research into various devices and cardiovascular procedures, and is active in the Korean-American medical community.
Dr. Choi is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Heart Attack, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 132 peer reviewed articles and participating in 9 clinical trials. Dr. Choi is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
3920 W Wheatland Rd, Ste 134, Dallas, TX 75237
8230 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 220, Dallas, TX 75231
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
9 Clinical Trials
Baylor Scott & White Cardiology Consultants Of Texas - Dallas
As a board-certified interventional cardiologist, Dr. Banerjee is internationally recognized for his expertise in minimally invasive treatments of coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease and transcatheter aortic valve replacement. He is currently serving as the Paul J. Thomas Endowed Chair in Cardiology and chief of cardiovascular research and innovation for Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Services-Dallas. Dr. Banerjee is the editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Cardiology, one of the premier cardiology journals in the world. He also serves as one of the founding directors of the Cardiovascular Innovations Foundation. He has led many landmark clinical trials, published over 450 peer-reviewed manuscripts, and is an invited faculty at national and international cardiovascular conferences. Dr. Banerjee is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angioplasty, and Atherectomy. Dr. Banerjee is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Med/Interventional Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Medicine/Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease, and Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Banerjee is currently accepting new patients.
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Dallas
Ramon Kumar is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Kumar is highly rated in 49 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Atherectomy. Dr. Kumar is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.
Baylor Scott & White Cardiovascular Consultants
Dr. Szerlip received her medical degree and completed her residency at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was a Major in the US Army where she was Vice Chief of the Internal Medicine Clinic at Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia. She completed her fellowship in cardiology at Medical College of Georgia and her interventional cardiology fellowship at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Szerlip joined the Baylor Scott and White Heart Hospital in Plano in 2013. She is the Medical Director of the Percutaneous Valve Program, which oversees both the large TAVR program as well as the percutaneous mitral and tricuspid programs. She helped start and grow the Structural Heart Fellowship Program in 2015 and in 2019 she helped develop and became the Program Director for the newly formed Cardiology Fellowship. She will also oversee the Interventional, EP and Heart failure sub-specialties. Prior to arriving at the Heart Hospital, she was faculty at the University of Arizona. Dr. Szerlip helped develop the structural heart program which was highlighted by the first percutaneous aortic valve program in Tucson. She was also Director of the Coronary Hybrid Revascularization program where she worked closely with the cardiothoracic surgeons in the combination of stenting the coronaries and robotic bypass. At the University of Arizona she developed her expertise in structural heart disease, which has led her to lecture nationally and internationally at major meetings and to become a rising figurehead in major studies pertaining to percutaneous valve treatments. In 2015, Dr. Szerlip was chosen by The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) to participate in the Emerging Leader Mentorship (ELM) Program. As a member of this highly select group of physicians, Dr. Szerlip participated in a two-year mentorship program designed to further develop her skills as a leader in medicine, ambassador for her specialty, and advocate for her patients. She is currently the Chairmen of SCAI publication committee and is a member of the SCAI Board of trustees. Her specialty and interests in interventional cardiology include structural heart disease, complex coronary disease and cardiogenic shock. Dr. Szerlip is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Block, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Szerlip is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Med/Interventional Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Szerlip is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James W. Choi
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James W. Choi?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James W. Choi by calling their office at 214-345-8692. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James W. Choi a top-rated expert for Coronary Heart Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James W. Choi is classified as an Distinguished expert for Coronary Heart Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. James W. Choi specialize in?
While Dr. James W. Choi is a Interventional Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Interventional Cardiology.
Does Dr. James W. Choi participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James W. Choi has published 132 articles and abstracts on conditions like Coronary Heart Disease. You can view a list of Dr. James W. Choi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James W. Choi accept my insurance?
Dr. James W. Choi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 214-345-8692 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- AnginaDr. Choi isDistinguished. Learn about Angina.
- ApoplexyDr. Choi isDistinguished. Learn about Apoplexy.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Choi isDistinguished. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Choi isDistinguished. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Heart AttackDr. Choi isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Choi isDistinguished. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
- Advanced
- ArrhythmiasDr. Choi isAdvanced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Choi isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Choi isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Choi isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines
- Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy
- Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia
- Familial HypertensionDr. Choi isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Choi isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart FailureDr. Choi isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- High CholesterolDr. Choi isAdvanced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- HypertensionDr. Choi isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- NecrosisDr. Choi isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Choi isAdvanced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Choi isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Unstable AnginaDr. Choi isAdvanced. Learn about Unstable Angina.
- XanthomaDr. Choi isAdvanced. Learn about Xanthoma.
- Experienced
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- AngioplastyDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Arterial Tortuosity SyndromeDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome.
- AtherectomyDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Atherectomy.
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- Cardiac AblationDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Ablation.
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.
- Cardiac TamponadeDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Tamponade.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- Factor V Leiden ThrombophiliaDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Factor V Leiden Thrombophilia.
- FaintingDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Dilated CardiomyopathyDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
- Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect
- Familial Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)Dr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD).
- Heart BlockDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Heart Block.
- Heart MurmursDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Heart Murmurs.
- His Bundle TachycardiaDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about His Bundle Tachycardia.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)
- LithotripsyDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Lithotripsy.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve ProlapseDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Prolapse.
- Multifocal Atrial TachycardiaDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Paroxysmal Ventricular FibrillationDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation.
- Patent Foramen OvaleDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive DiseaseDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.
- Retinopathy ArterioscleroticDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Retinopathy Arteriosclerotic.
- Rheumatic FeverDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatic Fever.
- Saddle Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Saddle Pulmonary Embolism.
- Sick Sinus SyndromeDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Sick Sinus Syndrome.
- SitosterolemiaDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Sitosterolemia.
- Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
- Subvalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- VasculitisDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Vasculitis.
- Ventricular FibrillationDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Fibrillation.
- Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Choi isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Tachycardia.

