Dr. Justin Choi to Lead Division of Vascular Surgery

Mar 2, 2025

The SUNY Downstate Department of Surgery congratulates Dr. Justin Choi on his appointment as Chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery. A distinguished expert in vascular surgery, Dr. Choi brings extensive knowledge and experience to the vascular chief position.  

Dr. Choi completed vascular surgery fellowship at the MedStar Washington Hospital Center and Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Before joining Downstate, he was a vascular surgeon at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center and Assistant Professor in the Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy at Baylor College of Medicine.  

Since coming to Downstate, Dr. Choi has successfully led the limb-salvage program reducing amputation rates for Brooklyn patients. He developed the Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT) and leads the multidisciplinary management of pulmonary embolisms at Downstate. Dr. Choi is the head of the Surgical Quality Improvement Initiative, and his leadership resulted in Downstate Department of Surgery achieving meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in all cases as recognized by the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program.  
Please join us in extending heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Choi on this appointment. His leadership and dedication will continue to elevate the division’s tradition of excellence in providing Brooklyn’s patients with access to the highest level of vascular care.