JunkoJuneOzao-ChoyMD

General Surgery • Torrance, CA

Breast, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)

Associate Professor UCLA, David Geffen School of Medicine, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Vice Chair Research, Department of Surgery, Habor-UCLA

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Office
1000 W Carson St Box #25
Torrance, CA 90502
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Education & Training

Saint John’s Cancer Institute/Providence Saint John’s Health CenterFellowship, Complex General Surgical Oncology, 2010 - 2013
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai HospitalResidency, Surgery, 2003 - 2010
Geisel School of Medicine at DartmouthClass of 2003

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2010 - 2025
NY State Medical License 2004 - 2010
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Surgery Complex General Surgical Oncology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

ASO Visual Abstract: Determination of Factors Associated with Upstage in Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia to Identify Low-Risk Patients Where Active Surveillance May be an ...
Alexandra J E Greene, Joshua Davis, Jessica Moon, Iram Dubin, Anastasia Cruz, Megha Gupta, Ashkan Moazzez, Junko Ozao-Choy, Esha Gupta, Tejas Manchandia, Babak N Kalan...> ;Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2024 Mar 12
Determination of Factors Associated with Upstage in Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia to Identify Low-Risk Patients Where Active Surveillance May be an Alternative.
Alexandra J E Greene, Joshua Davis, Jessica Moon, Iram Dubin, Anastasia Cruz, Megha Gupta, Ashkan Moazzez, Junko Ozao-Choy, Esha Gupta, Tejas Manchandia, Babak N Kalan...> ;Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2024 May 1
Association of Laparoscopic Approach With Improved Short-Term Outcomes in Patients With Hematologic Malignancy Undergoing Splenectomy.
Naveen Balan, Christian M deVirgilio, Junko Ozao-Choy, Ashkan Moazzez> ;The American Surgeon. 2023 Oct 1
Predictors of poor outcomes after cholecystectomy in gallstone pancreatitis: NSQIP analysis of 30-day morbidity and mortality.
Caitlyn Braschi, Christian de Virgilio, Junko Ozao-Choy, Dennis Y Kim, Ashkan Moazzez, Liu, J.> ;Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery. 2022 Dec 31
1 citations
Disparities in Physician Compensation-A Call to Action.
Kathryn T Chen, Junko Ozao-Choy, Christian de Virgilio> ;JAMA Surgery. 2022 Nov 1
3 citations
Defining a Body Mass Index Threshold for Preventing Recurrence in Ventral Hernia Repairs.
Jessica K Liu, Amanda C Purdy, Ashkan Moazzez, Anibal La Riva, Junko Ozao-Choy> ;The American Surgeon. 2022 Oct 1
1 citations
Early Cholecystectomy in Gallstone Pancreatitis Patients With and Without End Organ Dysfunction: A NQSIP Analysis.
Caitlyn Braschi, Christian M de Virgilio, Junko Ozao-Choy, Dennis Y Kim, Ashkan Moazzez, Liu, J.> ;The American Surgeon. 2022 Oct 1
1 citations
Nipple Adenoma: A Benign Disease With a Suspicious Presentation.
Paula Porras Rodriguez, Matthew Crabtree, Rose Venegas, Junko Ozao-Choy, Christine Dauphine> ;The American Surgeon. 2023 Dec 1
1 citations
Post-Mastectomy Patients in an Urban Safety-Net Hospital: How Do Safety-Net Hospital Breast Reconstruction Rates Compare to National Breast Reconstruction Rates?
Jason Llaneras, Jamie M Klapp, J Brian Boyd, Joaquin Granzow, Ashkan Moazzez, Junko J Ozao-Choy, Christine Dauphine, Mytien T Goldberg> ;The American Surgeon. 2023 Apr 1
2 citations
Lower lymph node yield in axillary lymph node dissection specimens in breast cancer patients receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy: Quality concern or treatment effect?
Junko Ozao-Choy, Ashkan Moazzez, Christine Dauphine> ;The Breast Journal. 2021 Dec 1
2 citations
Determinants of Psychosocial Distress in Breast Cancer Patients at a Safety Net Hospital.
Amy H. Kaji, Katherine G. Roth, Danielle M. Hari, James Yeh, Christine Dauphine, Junko Ozao-Choy, Kathryn T. Chen> ;Clinical Breast Cancer. 2021 Jul 31
Short-Term Outcomes Following Removal of Infected Hernia Mesh.
Christine Tung, Junko Ozao-Choy, Dennis Y. Kim, Christian de Virgilio, Ashkan Moazzez> ;The American Surgeon. 2021 Jul 15
6 citations
Patients With Invasive Breast Cancer Who Refuse Treatment: An Analysis of Associated Factors and Impact on Survival.
Jackelyn J Moya, Ashkan Moazzez, Junko Ozao-Choy, Christine Dauphine> ;The American Surgeon. 2021 Jun 16
Evaluation of Patterns in Access to Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Presentation in a Safety Net Patient Population.
Erica Choe, Hayoung Park, Ma'at Hembrick, Christine Dauphine, Junko Ozao-Choy> ;The American Surgeon. 2021 Mar 11
A Microcosm of Disparities in Breast Cancer: Comparison Between a Private Hospital and a Safety-Net County Hospital Within Los Angeles County.
Natalie C. McClintock, Reed I. Ayabe, Ruben D. Salas Parra, Amy H. Kaji, Javier I. J. Orozco, Diego M. Marzese, Estela Samuels, Stacey L. Stern, Christine Dauphine, Ju...> ;The American Surgeon. 2021 Feb 25
1 citations
Helicobacter pylori and Gallstone Disease: Incidence and Outcomes in a Los Angeles County Population.
Sonam Kapadia, Amy H. Kaji, Danielle M. Hari, Junko Ozao-Choy, Kathryn T. Chen> ;Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. 2021 Feb 23
1 citations
Does diagnostic mammography need to be a routine component of the initial evaluation of a breast symptom in women 30-39 years of age?
Jasmin C Neal, Sunita Saith, Christine Khong-McBride, Babak N. Kalantari, Annette Ho, Vishtasb Ariazand, Junko Ozao-Choy, Christine Dauphine> ;The Breast Journal. 2021 Feb 12
1 citations
Personal and surgical experiences during a rotation in San Cristobal, Dominican Republic.
Junko Ozao> ;Journal of Surgical Education. 2007 Mar 1
24 citations
Establishing an international training program for surgical residents.
Daniel Silverberg, Rachel Wellner, Shalini Arora, Philippa Newell, Junko Ozao, Umut Sarpel, Philip Torrina, Michael B Wolfeld, Celia M. Divino, Myron Schwartz, Lester ...> ;Journal of Surgical Education. 2007 May 1
7 citations
Breast Cancer and Ethnicity: Strong Association between Reproductive Risk Factors and Estrogen Receptor Status in Asian Patients—A Retrospective Study
Tehillah S. Menes, Junko Ozao, Unsup Kim> ;The Breast Journal. 2007 Jul 1
125 citations
Predictors of mortality after colectomy for fulminant Clostridium difficile colitis.
John C. Byrn, Dipen Maun, Daniel S. Gingold, Donald T. Baril, Junko Ozao, Celia M. Divino> ;Archives of Surgery. 2008 Feb 1
27 citations
Review of the Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management of Type I Gastric Carcinoid Tumor
Linda Zhang, Junko Ozao, Richard R.P. Warner, Celia M. Divino> ;World Journal of Surgery. 2011 May 11
2 citations
Need for More Objective Data to Determine Relative Value Units for Surgical Effort
Ashkan Moazzez, Junko Ozao-Choy, Christian de Virgilio> ;JAMA Surgery. 2019 Oct 1
Intraductal papilloma: An unusual presentation.
John A Michel-Ruddy, Truc T Tran, Junko Ozao-Choy, Rose Venegas, Christine Dauphine> ;The Breast Journal. 2021 Mar 1
1 citations
Initiation of an Intraoperative Radiotherapy Program at a Safety net Hospital: What Is the Impact of an Intraoperative Radiotherapy Program in Underserved Patients Wit...
Priti Lalchandani, Chad Sila, Junko Ozao-Choy, Christine Dauphine> ;The American Surgeon. 2021 May 1
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Professional Memberships

American College of Surgeons - ACS
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Hospital Affiliations

Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterTorrance, California

External Links

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