Meet Allison (Aelim) Choi

Hi, I'm Allison (Aelim) Choi! I've been practicing as an Advanced Practice Nurse since 2015. Originally from South Korea, I moved to the United States at the age of 16 and am fluent in both Korean and English. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Austin and am a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner.

From an early age, I knew I wanted to pursue a healthcare career. While working in a family medicine clinic, I discovered my true passion for pediatrics. I found deep fulfillment in caring for young patients and supporting their families through all stages of development. Whether it's helping a newborn grow strong and healthy or guiding parents through their child's first illness or milestone, I find pediatric care to be both meaningful and rewarding.

My goal is to create a space where children feel safe, and parents feel supported. I strive to build lasting relationships with families based on trust, education and compassion.

I look forward to meeting your family and being part of your child's healthcare team.

Services

  • Acute illnesses
  • Chronic condition management
  • Developmental problems
  • Disease prevention
  • Flu shots
  • Hearing screens
  • Injury treatment
  • Obesity and weight management
  • Vision screens
  • Patient and parent education
  • School and sports physicals
  • Vaccines and immunizations
  • Well checks

Reviews

Average rating:

4.8
Questions were addressed
4.8
4.8 (71)
Provider explained things clearly
4.8
4.8 (70)
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.8
4.8 (71)
Trust/confidence in physicians
4.8
4.8 (70)

What our families say

  • January 16, 2026

    everyone was perfect

  • January 16, 2026

    Everyone seemed to be very concerned about baby's health

  • January 14, 2026

    It was really good and fast.

  • January 14, 2026

    she gave us good advice and helped [...] to get better.

  • January 09, 2026

    They are good friendly

  • January 08, 2026

    The whole clinic is amazing. It's nice to see everyone walking around with smiles and feel welcomed.

  • January 08, 2026

    Allison was amazing, went over everything with my daughter and myself to make sure we understood everything. [...] was our MA and she was very soft spoken, had great communication with my children and made her feel understood

  • January 08, 2026

    We absolutely love this office, everyone is so nice and you can tell they actually care about the work they do

  • January 08, 2026

    [...] was our MA. Very compassionate and sweet, she took time to listen to my daughter and her concerns, Allison was our provider, she is amazing at her job and put my daughter's mind at ease. She gave her options and to a teenager that's a plus.

  • December 30, 2025

    Everything went well from beginning to end

  • December 20, 2025

    I don't remember everyone's name, but everyone who assist us was beyond amazing!

  • December 20, 2025

    We had an amazing experience, nurse staff, doctors and everyone involved made this experience very pleasant for my children and I. We have been to other Cook children clinics but this is one we will continue to come back to!

  • December 16, 2025

    Great visit

  • December 16, 2025

    Mrs Choi (the nurse practitioner) had excellent bedside manner, was super easy to talk to, etc

  • December 15, 2025

    This was an amazing experience from front to back!

  • December 15, 2025

    Allison was great, she answered all my questions and tested my daughter to make sure nothing was wrong aside from her stomach bug. In passing everyone was wonderful and super friendly everyone said hi or have a great day not to mention the decor for the holidays she absolutely loved. This office goes all out. I will definitely be back

  • December 12, 2025

    All great

  • December 12, 2025

    Very caring nurses and doctors

  • December 04, 2025

    Great experience

  • November 19, 2025

    My kids and I LOVE this clinic! The staff is always amazing, kind and happy! We love that they take the time to decorate for the holidays. We went during Halloween and that was absolutely the best. They really did go all out with their decorations. This last time I went the clinic is now decorated for Fall! I cannot wait to see what it looks like for Christmas!

  • November 19, 2025

    The staff was so quick and fast during our visit. [...] was our medical assistant and she was amazing! She talked to my son like she has known him his whole life and that made him feel so comfortable. [...] was very nice and patient with my son who was nervous about the strep test. Our nurse practitioner Allison is always amazing! This is my second time seeing her and she's always so kind to my kids. She speaks to them in a very caring manner and always advices on what I should do if they get worse.

  • November 15, 2025

    The whole staff was caring and helpful

  • November 15, 2025

    Everyone was very polite and respectful very good staff

  • November 08, 2025

    I would like to recognize [...] and Allison for doing an amazing job with listening and involving the kids in every question and decision.

  • November 08, 2025

    We had a great experience during our visit. [...] was very sweet and kind to my children and explained everything that she was doing. The kids loved her! [...] was great as well she spoke to my daughter about her health in a way she could understand and made sure to answer all of our questions. I'm glad I switched over to this new location!

  • November 01, 2025

    Excellent service

  • October 31, 2025

    My nurse and doctor and the staff up front. I was having issues with traffic and was able to get a later time. The visit was wonderful. Very informative and safe! I loved the book that was gifted to my daughter. I love that it's nothing Spanish and English! That's was amazing!

  • October 26, 2025

    Very good attention

  • October 24, 2025

    Aelim Choi was amazing! Also the front desk were kind and helpful.

  • October 24, 2025

    Everything was better than expected; I am so grateful for a good place like the Cook Childrens location at manhattan neighborhood center and their nurses and doctors. Thank you!

  • October 11, 2025

    I really like the clean, crisp office and the decorations they had up for the season.

  • October 11, 2025

    The whole team who helped with my son's sick visit were great. [...] helped us get checked in, he was very pleasant and quickly got the forms presented to me to sign. [...] called us back quickly and was really nice to my son. She made getting his vitals easy. Once we popped into the room the teamwork was impeccable. [...] took down my concerns about my child's cough and assured us that everything was going to be fine. Allison, the nurse practitioner, came in a few moments after [...] left. It really surprised me how quick and effective this visit was! Allison was so nice to my son and even gave him a spiderman sticker. He was given a steroid at the clinic for his cough and even though the medicine tasted a little weird to him, I think the stickers distracted him enough to get the medicine down. Such a great care team!

  • August 31, 2025

    I cannot say enough wonderful things about this pediatric clinic and the amazing team here. From the moment we walked in, we were warmly welcomed and treated with genuine care and respect. [...], the medical assistant, is absolutely outstanding. She is kind, patient, and so gentle with children. She takes the time to explain every step, which really puts both parents and kids at ease. Her compassion shines through, and she always goes the extra mile to make sure we feel comfortable. [...] is equally amazing-professional, attentive, and incredibly caring. She has such a calm and reassuring presence, and it's clear she truly loves what she does. She always makes my child feel safe and cared for during every visit. And Dr. Allison Choi is simply the best pediatrician we could ask for. She is thorough, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive. Dr. Choi listens carefully to every concern, answers questions with patience, and explains things in a way that's easy to understand. She truly partners with parents in their child's care and makes you feel confident that your little one is in excellent hands. This entire team is compassionate, professional, and genuinely dedicated to children's health. I feel so grateful to have found such a wonderful clinic for my family. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for the best pediatric care!

  • August 26, 2025

    Excelent, service to start until end!!

  • August 26, 2025

    Pretty good experience a

  • August 17, 2025

    All the staff members me and both my children encountered with was amazing

  • August 17, 2025

    My daughter said mommy I love that doctor because all the nurses said they like a lot of stuff about me my hair, my shoes, my eyes lol she just 7

  • July 31, 2025

    So far I had a good experience thanks again

  • July 30, 2025

    The entire staff was great and Dr Choi was amazing.

  • July 24, 2025

    I drove far to see Dr.Choi who is kind, communicates well, listens to my concerns, and is the perfect doctor for my family.I am so grateful to find her!

  • July 23, 2025

    Our nurse practitioner. She answered all my questions thoroughly. She took her time with us. Very knowledgeable and I felt I could trust with what she was telling us.

  • June 25, 2025

    The nurse asst ... She was awesome ~

  • June 18, 2025

    Good experience

  • June 14, 2025

    I already recommended the clinic to my sister for her newborn, wonderful service.

  • June 14, 2025

    NP Choi was a joy and very helpful seeking out information about [...] medical history. It was a pleasure to meet her.

  • April 26, 2025

    There is nothing to say, everything is perfect for me, thank you very much

  • April 05, 2025

    Choi was amazing, 100% Listened to my concerns regarding [...]'s care.

  • March 09, 2025

    Thank you all for your quick response.

  • March 09, 2025

    The doctor / nurse practitioner was great, informative, and very helpful. Thank you.

Education

  • Medical school:
  • University of Texas at Austin
  • Board certifications:
  • MSN

Affiliations

  • Cook Children's Physician Network

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