Sukgi Choi, MD, MBA
Otolaryngologist, Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement
Senior Lecturer in Otolaryngology, Harvard Medical School
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Sukgi Choi, MD, MBA
Otolaryngologist, Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement
Senior Lecturer in Otolaryngology, Harvard Medical School
Medical Services
Languages
English
Education
Medical School
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
1983
New York
NY
Residency
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
1988
New York
NY
Fellowship
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
1989
Cincinnati
OH
Certifications
American Board of Otolaryngology (General)
Professional History
Sukgi S. Choi, M.D. is a graduate of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine (1983). She completed Otolaryngology training at the Mount Sinai Medical Center and Pediatric Otolaryngology training at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. She practiced as a pediatric otolaryngologist at the Children's National Medical Center in Washington DC for over 20 years and spent the last three years as the Chief of Pediatric Otolaryngology at the Pittsburgh Children's Hospital.
She is currently an Associate in Otolaryngology of the Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement at Boston Children’s Hospital, and Senior Lecturer of Otology and Laryngology at the Harvard Medical School. She is the previous Director of the Fellowship Program in Pediatric Otolaryngology at the Children's National Medical Center, and served as the chair of the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education committee responsible for overseeing otolaryngology residency and fellowship training in the United States. She has played an active role in many professional societies. She was a member of the Executive Committee of the Section on Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery of the American Academy of Pediatrics from 2002-2008. She is a past president of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, and a past member of the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Foundation.
Publications
Is Open Repair of Congenital Tracheoesophageal Fistula Preferred Over Endoscopic Approach? View Abstract
Is Healing by Secondary Intention the Preferred Approach for Closure of Tracheocutaneous Fistula? View Abstract
Is Prophylactic Perioperative Antibiotic Indicated in Cochlear Implantation? View Abstract
Predictors of Thyroglossal Duct Cyst Recurrence and Complications Following Sistrunk Procedure. View Abstract
Effectiveness of intraoperative nerve monitoring in reducing rates of recurrent laryngeal nerve injury in aerodigestive and cardiovascular pediatric surgery. View Abstract
Validation of a PHIS Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula Cohort in ICD-10. View Abstract
Diagnostic Accuracy of Laryngeal Ultrasound for Evaluating Vocal Fold Movement Impairment in Children. View Abstract
Videofluoroscopic swallow study and fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallow, which is superior? View Abstract
Pediatric Tracheostomy Emergency Readiness Assessment Tool: International Consensus Recommendations. View Abstract
Lipid-Laden Macrophage Index as a Diagnostic Tool for Pediatric Aspiration: A Systematic Review. View Abstract
Screening for Vocal Fold Movement Impairment in Children Undergoing Esophageal and Airway Surgery. View Abstract
Triological Society Best Practice: Repair of Type 1 Laryngeal Cleft. View Abstract
The Best Modality to Assess Vocal Fold Mobility in Children: Flexible Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy or Ultrasound? View Abstract
Documentation in Pediatric Microlaryngoscopy/Bronchoscopy: International Modified Delphi Consensus. View Abstract
Comparative Effectiveness of Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Monitoring Techniques in Pediatric Surgery. View Abstract
Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Monitoring in Pediatric Surgery Using a Modified Dragonfly Electrode. View Abstract
Intraoperative Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Monitoring During Pediatric Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery: A Mini Review. View Abstract
International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) consensus recommendations: Management of suprastomal collapse in the pediatric population. View Abstract
Competency-Based Assessment Tool for Pediatric Esophagoscopy: International Modified Delphi Consensus. View Abstract
Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Dysphagia: A Review. View Abstract
Eosinophilic esophagitis: current status and future directions. View Abstract
Laryngeal Web in the Pediatric Population: Evaluation and Management. View Abstract
Competency-Based Assessment Tool for Pediatric Tracheotomy: International Modified Delphi Consensus. View Abstract
Evaluating gender parity in operative experience for otolaryngology residencies in the United States. View Abstract
Age at diagnosis, but not HPV type, is strongly associated with clinical course in recurrent respiratory papillomatosis. View Abstract
Eosinophilic Esophagitis-A Primer for Otolaryngologists. View Abstract
Innovative management of severe tracheobronchomalacia using anterior and posterior tracheobronchopexy. View Abstract
Diagnosis, Classification, and Management of Pediatric Tracheobronchomalacia: A Review. View Abstract
Evaluation of Aspiration in Infants With Laryngomalacia and Recurrent Respiratory and Feeding Difficulties. View Abstract
Otolaryngology boot camps: Current landscape and future directions. View Abstract
When Should Pediatric Septoplasty Be Performed for Nasal Airway Obstruction? View Abstract
The Impact of Timing of Tympanostomy Tube Placement on Sequelae in Children With Cleft Palate. View Abstract
Mild Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children: What is the Best Management Option? View Abstract
Should children with an enlarged vestibular aqueduct be restricted from playing contact sports? View Abstract
Does intraglandular injection of botulinum toxin improve pediatric sialorrhea? View Abstract
Should Children With Cleft Palate Receive Early Long-Term Tympanostomy Tubes: One Institution's Experience. View Abstract
When should you perform injection medialization for pediatric unilateral vocal fold immobility? View Abstract
Clinical Practice Guidelines: AAO-HNSF Process for CPG Development and Topic Selection. View Abstract
The Impact of Tympanostomy Tubes on Speech and Language Development in Children with Cleft Palate. View Abstract
Characterization of Sleep Architecture in Down Syndrome Patients Pre and Post Airway Surgery. View Abstract
Preferred parental method of post-operative tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy follow-up (phone call vs. clinic visit). View Abstract
The role of the otolaryngologist in the evaluation and diagnosis of eosinophilic esophagitis. View Abstract
Utility of Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy in the Evaluation of Pediatric Head and Neck Masses. View Abstract
Remediation of problematic residents--A national survey. View Abstract
Clinical relevance of quality of life in laryngomalacia. View Abstract
Rhabdomyosarcoma of the head and neck in children: review and update. View Abstract
Effect of Adenotonsillectomy on Central and Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children with Down Syndrome. View Abstract
Identifying quality indicators of surgical training: A national survey. View Abstract
Clinical consensus statement: pediatric chronic rhinosinusitis. View Abstract
Management of refractory tympanostomy tube otorrhea with ear wicks. View Abstract
Assessing adenoid hypertrophy in children: X-ray or nasal endoscopy? View Abstract
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education accreditation and influence on perceptions of pediatric otolaryngology fellowship training experience. View Abstract
Medical versus surgical management of pediatric orbital subperiosteal abscesses. View Abstract
Orbital complications of acute sinusitis: changes in the post-pneumococcal vaccine era. View Abstract
Are stents necessary after choanal atresia repair? View Abstract
Women otolaryngologist representation in specialty society membership and leadership positions. View Abstract
Mentoring, networking, and leadership. View Abstract
Outcomes of balloon dilation in pediatric subglottic stenosis. View Abstract
Management of acute otitis media in cochlear implant recipients: to tube or not to tube? View Abstract
Changes in central apnea index following pediatric adenotonsillectomy. View Abstract
Pediatric acute mastoiditis in the post-pneumococcal conjugate vaccine era. View Abstract
High-dose dexmedetomidine increases the opioid-free interval and decreases opioid requirement after tonsillectomy in children. View Abstract
Prolonged recovery after out-patient pediatric adenotonsillectomy. View Abstract
Complications in pediatric deep neck space abscesses. View Abstract
Polysomnographic variables predictive of adverse respiratory events after pediatric adenotonsillectomy. View Abstract
Aggressive bronchoscopic management of plastic bronchitis. View Abstract
Management of foreign bodies obstructing the airway in children. View Abstract
Aryepiglottic abscess manifesting as epiglottitis. View Abstract
Mediastinitis in infants from deep neck space infections. View Abstract
Management of pediatric orbital cellulitis in patients with radiographic findings of subperiosteal abscess. View Abstract
Efficacy and safety of adenotonsillectomy for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea in Prader-Willi syndrome. View Abstract
Airway management in pediatric epiglottitis: a national perspective. View Abstract
Relationship between voice quality and vocal nodule size. View Abstract
Surgical treatment of subperiosteal orbital abscess. View Abstract
Age of child, more than HPV type, is associated with clinical course in recurrent respiratory papillomatosis. View Abstract
Resource utilization in the management of subglottic stenosis. View Abstract
Otolaryngologic manifestations of achondroplasia. View Abstract
Unique challenges of obtaining regulatory approval for a multicenter protocol to study the genetics of RRP and suggested remedies. View Abstract
Coblation adenotonsillectomy: an improvement over electrocautery technique? View Abstract
Four mutations in Epidermodysplasia verruciformis 1 (EVER1) gene are not contributors to susceptibility in RRP. View Abstract
Pseudoaneurysm of the internal carotid artery: a case report and review of the literature. View Abstract
Recurrent laryngeal papillomas in identical twins. View Abstract
Acute airway distress from endotracheal intubation injury in the pediatric aerodigestive tract. View Abstract
National registry for juvenile-onset recurrent respiratory papillomatosis. View Abstract
Congenital middle ear cholesteatoma: need for early recognition--role of computed tomography scan. View Abstract
Successful treatment of invasive aspergillosis in two patients with acute myelogenous leukemia. View Abstract
Retained ventilation tubes: should they be removed at 2 years? View Abstract
Bilateral occurrence of congenital middle ear cholesteatoma. View Abstract
Major and minor temporal bone abnormalities in children with and without congenital sensorineural hearing loss. View Abstract
The effect of intranasal fentanyl on the emergence characteristics after sevoflurane anesthesia in children undergoing surgery for bilateral myringotomy tube placement. View Abstract
Perioperative airway complications following pharyngeal flap palatoplasty. View Abstract
Postsurgical follow-up of children with tympanostomy tubes: results of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Pediatric Otolaryngology Committee National Survey. View Abstract
Changing trends in neonatal subglottic stenosis. View Abstract
Airway abnormalities in patients with Arnold-Chiari malformation. View Abstract
Initial results from the national registry for juvenile-onset recurrent respiratory papillomatosis. RRP Task Force. View Abstract
Pitfalls in laryngotracheal reconstruction. View Abstract
Clinical applications of transiently evoked otoacoustic emissions in the pediatric population. View Abstract
Aberrant second branchial cleft fistula. View Abstract
Management of oropharyngeal trauma in children. View Abstract
Relative incidence and alternative approaches for surgical drainage of different types of deep neck abscesses in children. View Abstract
Intranasal anatomic variations in pediatric sinusitis. View Abstract
Pneumomediastinum and pneumothorax from blunt cervical trauma in children. View Abstract
Ideal timing of pediatric laryngotracheal reconstruction. View Abstract
The effect of gastroesophageal reflux on laryngotracheal reconstruction. View Abstract
Laryngomalacia. The search for the second lesion. View Abstract
Invasive Aspergillus sinusitis in pediatric bone marrow transplant patients. Evaluation and management. View Abstract
Branchial anomalies: a review of 52 cases. View Abstract
Intracranial complications of sinusitis in childhood. View Abstract
Arytenoidectomy in children. View Abstract
Proliferative myositis of the mylohyoid muscle. View Abstract
Surgical management of voice disorders. View Abstract
Subperiosteal orbital hematoma. An unusual complication of sinusitis. View Abstract