Introduction
Hyoung Won Choi, MD, is a Pediatric Neurologist and Clinical Neurophysiologist at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. She began her academic journey by studying psychology at Seoul National University and earning a medical degree from Korea University. Dr. Choi received extensive medical training in child neurology, neuromuscular medicine and clinical neurophysiology at the University of Kentucky and Northwestern University. Before joining Children’s in 2023, she was an attending physician at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center where she was awarded Top 10 honors in the pediatric resident teaching evaluation.
At Children’s, Dr. Choi focuses on epilepsy and the transition of care for children with neuromuscular disorders. She has a particular interest in gene-based therapeutics the ketogenic diet and neuromodulation.
Focus of Practice
- Pediatric epilepsy
- Neurogenetics
- Clinical neurophysiology
Areas of Interest
- Gene-based therapeutics
- Ketogenic diet
- Neuromodulation
Locations
Childrens Physician Group - Neurology
Medical Office Building at Scottish Rite, 5461 Meridian Mark Road Ste 400 Atlanta, GA 30342 Get Directions 404-785-5437Childrens Physician Group - Neurology
Center for Advanced Pediatrics, 2174 North Druid Hills Road NE 4th Floor Atlanta, GA 30329 Get Directions 404-785-5437Research & Publications
Dr. Choi’s research is dedicated to exploring mechanism and gene-targeted therapies for genetic neurodevelopmental disorders. She is committed to conducting patient-centered research, aiming to refine precision medicine by tailoring treatments to each patient's unique genetic and phenotypic profile.