Wilton Choi

Wilton Choi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Global Health Management & Policy at San Diego State University's College of Health and Human Services. His research focuses on health policy impacts on marginalized populations, particularly around immigration status, maternal healthcare access, and substance use disorder treatment during pregnancy.

Key research interests include analyzing policy changes like the Public Charge Rule and Tennessee Fetal Assault Law, their effects on prenatal care utilization, and disparities in healthcare access among immigrant and racial/ethnic minority groups. His work highlights how legal and policy frameworks influence health outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Recent publications emphasize policy-driven delays in prenatal care, opioid treatment timing for pregnant individuals, and the consequences of restrictive legislation on maternal healthcare migration. His studies often intersect public health, healthcare equity, and social determinants of health.

Choi's research has documented significant spillover effects of immigration policies on WIC participation and preterm birth risks among Latinx populations. He also explores hospital system pricing dynamics and equity-efficiency tradeoffs in healthcare delivery systems.

His work contributes to evidence-based policy recommendations aimed at improving healthcare access and reducing disparities for underserved groups.