Dr. William Choe received his B.A. in Chemistry at The University of Chicago and his M.D at Northwestern University. He then obtained his Internal Medicine Residency and Cardiology Fellowship at Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center and was named Chief Cardiology Fellow his senior year. Dr. Choe then completed his Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship at Northwestern. Only the Colorado mountains and the opportunity to work at South Denver Cardiology Associates with a former colleague – Dr. Roger Damle – could lure Dr. Choe away from Chicago.
Dr. Choe is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases and Electrophysiology and is a Fellow Affiliate of the American College of Cardiology (ACC). He has served as a delegate for the ACC to the American Medical Association and as President of the American Medical Students Association at Northwestern University. He has co-authored numerous critically reviewed
scientific papers.
Dr. Choe is married and has four children. He enjoys golf and biking.
May 15th, 2024, Press Release regarding Dr. Choe winning the 2024 AdventHealth Porter hospital Physician of the year.
William Choe, MD was nominated by his peers and hospital associates, this honor is awarded to the physician who best exemplifies Porter Hospital’s mission of integrity, compassion, and care for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients. The Physician of the Year is viewed as an expert in their field and is recognized by their peers for excellent patient care, excellent collaboration with all members of the team, and who has provided service to the community.
Some nominators offered these comments,
“Dr. Choe is a very thoughtful and caring cardiologist, always the first to volunteer to put in an emergent pacemaker or offer advice when needed.”
“Willie is always available to help with patient care and provide support to his colleagues in both difficult and routine situations. A true professional and humanitarian.”
“He exemplifies Porter’s mission by caring for the whole person. He takes the time to connect with the patient and their values to better understand what treatment would align with their priorities and lifestyle. He continues to mentor the colleagues he is surrounded by to ensure that patient’s will continue to get exemplary care beyond his reach. He also has a healthy level of humor & good nature that puts everyone at ease. He is certainly most deserving, and my personal, physician of the year.”
“Dr. William Choe exemplifies all the qualities of an excellent doctor. He is approachable, patient centered, and caring.”