Sharon Choi, MD, PhD

University of California, San Diego

San Diego, California

Sharon Choi, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego, and a medical oncologist with UC San Diego Health. Dr. Choi specializes in the management of urologic malignancies, including prostate, kidney, and bladder cancers. Her practice also focuses on early-phase clinical trials involving treatments such as immunotherapy and targeted therapy for all cancer types.

 

Dr. Choi earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois, Chicago. She then completed a residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Choi subsequently earned her PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. 

 

Dr. Choi's research focuses on investigating biomarkers of cancer biology, response, and outcomes. She also conducts interventional trials with new and emerging therapies, particularly those that positively impact quality of life and cancer survivorship. Dr. Choi is currently investigating ways to improve treatment side effects from androgen deprivation therapy through lifestyle interventions and support systems. She has a particular interest in studies aimed at developing and refining strategies to understand the needs of patients across a broad range of experiences and regions in clinical trials. Dr. Choi is dedicated to exploring how genitourinary cancers impact patients from all sectors and remains committed to improving care for all communities. She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Association for Cancer Research.