Alison Choi, MD
MD: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
I was incredibly excited and honored to have matched at WashU Medicine! During interview day, I was blown away by WashU’s strong surgical training, abundant research opportunities, collaborative culture and leadership in the field. I feel so lucky to be joining this world-class program.
Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI
Education
Undergraduate: BS, Neuroscience with High Honors and High Distinction, University of Michigan
MD: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Honors & Awards
- International Surgical Sleep Society Travel Grant, 2025
- AAO-HNS Medical Student Travel Grant, 2025
- Professionalism Accolade, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 2023
- Merit Award in Clinical Science, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 2023
- Neuroscience Director’s Award for Excellence, University of Michigan, 2021
- Phi Beta Kappa, University of Michigan, 2021
- James Angell Scholar, University of Michigan, 2020
- Neuroscience Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship Award, University of Michigan, 2020
- Finalist, Rice 360 Global Health Technologies Design Competition, 2020
- Grand Prize, Nam Center for Korean Studies Essay Contest, 2019
Publications
- Choi A, Nawash BS, Du K, Ong J, Chhablani J. Barriers to care in neovascular age-related macular degeneration: Current understanding, developments, and future directions. Surv Ophthalmol. 2024;69(1):160-164. doi:10.1016/j.survophthal.2023.09.001
- Choi AY, Kaffenberger TM, Soose RJ, Whelan RL. Hypoglossal nerve stimulation for obstructive sleep apnea and comorbid neuromuscular disorders. Laryngoscope. 2025;135(7):2631-2633. doi:10.1002/lary.32050
- Abdul-Rahman NH, Choi AY, Ravuri S, Whelan RL, Soose RJ, Kaffenberger TM. Safety of monopolar electrocautery use in patients with implanted hypoglossal nerve stimulators. Laryngoscope. 2025;135(11):4442-4448. doi:10.1002/lary.32291
- Kaki P, Wesson T, Choi AY, Shah S, Kaffenberger TM, Soose RJ, Parker N, Boon M, Huntley C, Han CJ. Impact of bariatric surgery on hypoglossal nerve stimulation outcomes. Laryngoscope. 2026;136(3):1536-1543. doi:10.1002/lary.70193
- Kamel K, Yu AJ, Choi AY, Sadeghi E, Chhablani J. Racial disparities in ophthalmology clinical trials: Barriers to participation and potential solutions. Eye (Lond). 2026;40(3):302-309. doi:10.1038/s41433-025-04145-x