Meet Dr. Michael Choi, DDS, Endodontist

Percision, compassion and a lifelong commitment to learning

Dr. Michael Choi is a board-eligible endodontist who believes great care starts with listening. He takes time to understand each patient’s concerns, explains every option clearly and builds a treatment plan around your specific needs. His goal is simple: a comfortable, reassuring experience and a healthy tooth you can keep for life.

Honors and awards

• AAE Endodontic Award for Excellence, American Association of Endodontists

• Columbia Commons Scholar, Columbia University

• Abstract Achievement Award, American Society of Hematology

Research that shapes patient care

Dr. Choi’s interest in science began at Duke, where he conducted biomedical research on graft-versus-host disease. That work earned national recognition with an Abstract Achievement Award from the American Society of Hematology.

During his endodontic residency at Columbia, his research explored the use of guided tissue regeneration in endodontic surgery. This work contributes to advances in surgical technique that help patients heal well and keep their natural teeth. Today, that same research-minded precision guides how he diagnoses and treats every case.

A commitment to service

After graduating from Duke, Dr. Choi served as a college advisor at a Durham, NC high school through a partnership between AmeriCorps and the Duke University College Advising Corps. He helped guide underrepresented students through the college admissions process, opening doors to higher education. That same care for people and their goals carries into his practice today.

Outside the office

When he’s not in the operatory, Dr. Choi loves cooking and sharing meals with his wife, family and friends.