Dr. Christina Choy

About Dr. Christina Choy

Dr. Christina Choy is a highly experienced Consultant Breast and Oncoplastic Surgeon with 39 years of surgical experience.
She trained internationally in Hong Kong, Australia, and the UK, marrying her clinical practice with influential research in breast cancer, with special interests in ethnic minority groups.
She has held NHS senior consultant positions before becoming a full-time private practitioner, a role she has maintained since 2017, continuing to offer patient-focused care and advanced procedures.

Conditions treated by Dr. Christina Choy

Breast cancer (early and advanced)
Benign breast conditions
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
Male breast disease, including gynaecomastia
High-risk breast conditions and family history cases
Breast asymmetry and reconstructive needs
Post-mastectomy complications

Area of Interest

Oncoplastic breast surgery
Skin-sparing and nipple-sparing mastectomy
Immediate and delayed breast reconstruction
Breast conservation and therapeutic mammoplasty
Genetic and genomic testing in breast cancer
Research into ethnic disparities in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment
Breast cancer risk assessment and reduction strategies

Qualification

MBBS at the University of Sydney (1986)

Work Experiences

Consultant Breast Surgeon at Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth, London

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CERTIFICATIONS (3)

FCSHK at College of Surgeons, Hong Kong (1993)
FRCS(Ed) at Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh (1993)
FRACS at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (1998)

MEMBERSHIPS (3)

Association of Breast Surgeons in the UK
Breast Surgeons International
Breast Section at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (5)

Nipple-sparing mastectomy using a hemi-periareolar incision with or without minimal medial-lateral extensions; clinical outcome and patient satisfaction: a single centre prospective observational study. El Hage Chehade H, Headon H, Wazir U, Carmaichael AR, Choy C, Kasem A, Mokbel K, Am J Surg. 2016.
Clinical outcome and patient satisfaction with the use of bovine-derived acellular dermal matrix (SurgiMend™) in implant-based immediate reconstruction following skin-sparing mastectomy: A prospective observational study in a single centre. Headon H, Kasem A, Manson A, Choy C, Carmichael AR, Mokbel K, Surg Oncol. 2016.
Evaluation of outcome after immediate breast reconstruction: prospective comparison of four methods. Gui G, Kodayaprath G, Tan SM, Faliakou El, Choy C et al. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2005.
Immediate breast reconstruction using biodimensional anatomical permanent expander implants: a prospective analysis of outcome and patient satisfaction. Maxwell GP, Gui G, Tan SM, Faliakou E, Choy C, A’Hern R and Ward A, Plast Reconstr Surg. 2003.
Predictors of positive margins after local excision of ductal carcinoma in situ. Mokbel K, Choy C et al . Am J Surg. 2001.

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PROCEDURES

Breast Augmentation
Breast Reconstruction Surgery
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is Dr. Christina Choy doing teleconsultation on the MediGence platform?

Dr. Christina Choy is available to teleconsult on the MediGence platform.

How long is the consultation?

The consultation typically lasts between 15 and 30 minutes. It may exceed the estimated time, depending on the patient’s queries and the doctor's medical suggestions.

How soon can the consultation be organised?

We have Medical specialists and board-certified doctors on our panel of doctors. The consultation will be organised within 24 to 48 hours, or based on the doctor's and patient's availability.

Is a follow-up consultation included in the consultation price?

No, the follow-up consultation fee is not included in the consultation price. The patient will be required to re-book the consultation.

How do I share my medical record with the doctor for review?

The option to share your medical records is available during the steps of the form provided on the website.

Can I book my procedure with the doctor post-consultation?

Yes. If you are satisfied with the consultation, you can proceed with treatment packages tailored to your diagnosis, assisted by our case managers.

Can you get an estimate for the procedure?

Yes. The cost estimate will be provided to you by our case manager, which will include the doctor’s opinion, the cost estimate, and crucial information about travelling to your medical destination.

FAQ's Related to Reconstructive Surgeon

What is a Breast Reconstructive Surgeon?

A Breast Reconstructive Surgeon is a physician who specialises in restoring the shape, symmetry, and appearance of breast tissue after mastectomy, lumpectomy, traumatic injury, or congenital deformity. The surgeon can stabilise, reconstruct and sculpt a breast using implants, flaps or fat grafting to achieve a natural look in breast reconstruction.

When is breast reconstruction usually performed?

Breast reconstruction can be performed at the same time as a mastectomy (immediate reconstruction) or subsequently to the treatment of cancer (delayed reconstruction). The timing of the reconstruction will depend on your treatment plan, comorbid conditions, and patient preference.

What are the more commonly performed reconstruction approaches?

The more commonly performed approaches include:

Implant-based reconstruction (saline/silicone or ADM, with or without support)
Autologous flap reconstruction (TRAM, DIEP, Latissimus Dorsi, TUG, PAP)
Fat grafting for contouring
Nipple–areola complex reconstruction and 3D tattooing

How do you decide between implant-based reconstruction and autologous reconstruction?

The decision will be based on oncologic factors, patient body habitus, comorbid conditions, any adjunct craniofacial therapies, patient preferences and potential mid-term and long-term outcomes. The ultimate breast reconstruction plan is established in coordination with the multidisciplinary team.

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