Dr. Seungtaek L Choi, M.D.
Dr. Seungtaek L Choi, who worked in conjunction with Dr. Jeri Kim (Oncologist), was the Radiation specialist who spearheaded the Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) treatment Herb received. This is a type of 3-dimensional radiation therapy that uses computer-generated images to show the size and shape of the tumor. Thin beams of radiation of different intensities are aimed at the tumor from many angles. This type of radiation therapy reduces the damage to healthy tissue near the tumor. Dr. Choi was determined to assist in getting the Cancer under control, and making Herb as comfortable as possible throughout his treatment. For his determination and loyalty, Dr. Choi is our March 2014 Hero.
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Division of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Clinical Medical Director, Department of Genitourinary Medical Oncology, Division of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Office Address
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
1840 Old Spanish Trail
Unit Number: 1150
Houston, TX 77054
Room Number: PTC1.2024
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
2000
Cornell University Medical College, New York, NY, MD, Medicine
1996
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, BS, Nuclear Engineering
Postgraduate Training
7/2005-6/2006
Clinical Fellowship, Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, Dr. Thomas Buchholz
7/2001-6/2005
Clinical Residency, Radiation Oncology, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA, Dr. James Douglas
6/2000-6/2001
Clinical Internship, Internal Medicine, UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, Dr. Jan Tillisch
Board Certifications
6/2006
American Board of Radiology
Experience/Service
Other Appointments/Responsibilities
Adjunct Member, The University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Houston, TX, 12/2007-8/2008
Honors and Awards
1999
Alpha Omega Alpha
1999
Glickman Fellowship in Gynecological Oncology, New York Hospital, New York, NY
1996
Roy Axford Award for Outstanding Senior, Nuclear Engineering Department, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
1995
Finalist in the American Nuclear Society Design Project Contest, American Nuclear Society
1995
Irving Kaplan Award for Outstanding Junior, Nuclear Engineering Department, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
1995
National Engineering Honors Society, Tau Beta Pi
1995
National Nuclear Engineering Honors Society, Alpha Nu Sigma
1994
Park A. and Ann L. Hodges Prize for Scientific Writing
Professional Memberships
American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
Member, 2001-present