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MD Anderson Cancer Center1515 Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX 77030
Phone+1 713-563-7468
Fax+1 713-794-4662
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Summary
- Dr. Karen Choi is an otolaryngologist based in Houston, TX, specializing in head and neck oncologic surgery. She completed her residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center and a fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center. She is currently an Associate Professor at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center and has been an Assistant Professor at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center since 2018. Her recent publications focus on topics such as tobacco usage in otolaryngology patients and postoperative complications in head and neck surgeries. Dr. Choi is also involved in clinical trials comparing sentinel lymph node biopsy with standard neck dissection for early-stage oral cavity cancer.
Education & Training
University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFellowship, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2017 - 2018
Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of MedicineResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2012 - 2017
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at BuffaloClass of 2012
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2024 - Present
AZ State Medical License 2024 - 2028
GA State Medical License 2024 - 2028
NY State Medical License 2016 - 2028
TN State Medical License 2024 - 2028
LA State Medical License 2024 - 2027
MS State Medical License 2024 - 2027
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology- Join now to see all
Clinical Trials
- Comparing Sentinel Lymph Node (SLN) Biopsy With Standard Neck Dissection for Patients With Early-Stage Oral Cavity Cancer Start of enrollment: 2020 Sep 23
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- EHR-Integrated Synoptic Operative Reporting for Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery.Miriam N Lango, Avery Sinnathamby, Marc-Elie Nader, Paul W Gidley, Karen Y Choi
The Laryngoscope. 2026-09-23 - A Standardized Algorithm's Impact on Primary Detection in Head and Neck Carcinoma of Unknown Primary.Thomas G Townes, Julian Martinez, Neil D Gross, Guojun Li, Ryan Goepfert
Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2026-08-01 - Executive Summary of the American Radium Society Appropriate Use Criteria for Management of Early Glottic Cancer: A Review.Monica E Shukla, Stephanie Misono, Arya Amini, Rita Sieracki, Vinita Takiar
JAMA Otolaryngology-- Head & Neck Surgery. 2025-10-01
Press Mentions
Medical School Faculty Promotions Approved by U-M Board of RegentsMay 22nd, 2024- Glossectomy 101: What to Know About This Common Tongue SurgeryMay 27th, 2026
Professional Memberships
- Member
- American Head and Neck SocietyMember
- North American Skull Base SocietyMember
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