Sangmin Choe, MD

 I was born and raised in Busan, South Korea and spent most of my career out of medical school as a clinical pharmacologist. I have always been fascinated by the way that different individuals respond to medication. In my previous role, I focused on quantifying human response to medication and developing models to predict outcomes based on different factors such as age, gender, size, and organ functions. Variabilities do not only occur between different individuals but also within the same individual over time. Age, disease state, and lifestyle changes can all affect a person's response to treatment. By working as a family practitioner, I will be able to put faces to the demographic data that I once worked with. I will have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with my patients and gain a deeper understanding of each patient's unique situation. I believe that this personal approach to patient care is crucial for providing the best possible health care to each individual. In my leisure time, I enjoy spending time outdoors, whether it be hiking, paddling, or snowboarding. Exploring the natural beauty of the land of enchantment is something that I am very much looking forward to.