Joy J. Choi

Joy J. Choi, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center. She specializes in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, with clinical expertise in treating patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) and heart failure. Previously, she completed her Adult Psychiatry Residency at Mount Sinai Morningside/West (serving as Chief Resident), followed by a Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Fellowship at NYU Langone Medical Center.

Research Focus: Dr. Choi's work bridges psychiatry and cardiology, emphasizing:

• Integrated behavioral healthcare for cardiovascular patients
• Cognitive impairment in heart failure populations
• Psychosocial factors affecting LVAD implantation outcomes
• Translational schizophrenia research using retinal imaging

Scientific Awards:

• Mary Lou Meyers Award for Psychiatry Clerkship Teaching (2025)
• Mount Sinai Morningside/West Distinguished Alumni Award (2025)
• Outstanding Non-Trainee Poster at International College of Psychosomatic Medicine (2022)
• CLP Trainee Travel Award (2020)

Publications demonstrate expertise in delirium management, vascular depression, and the intersection of psychiatry with cardiac care and retinal imaging technologies.