Summary

Dr. Dinesh Chhetri is an otolaryngologist who specializes in head and neck surgery with nearly three decades of experience treating patients. He earned his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed his residency at UCLA Medical Center. Throughout his 29 years in practice, Dr. Chhetri has developed expertise in complex conditions affecting the throat, voice, and swallowing functions. He speaks Spanish and Korean, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Chhetri practices at multiple UCLA locations throughout Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and Sylmar, with his primary affiliation at Olive View UCLA Medical Center. His clinical focus centers on helping patients with voice problems and spasmodic dysphonia, a condition that causes involuntary voice spasms. He also treats dysphagia, which affects a person's ability to swallow safely. Dr. Chhetri performs specialized procedures including fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing, bronchoscopy to examine the airways, and direct rigid laryngoscopy to assess vocal cord function. Patients rate him 4.5 out of 5 stars for his care and expertise.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 29 years of experience
  • speaks Spanish, Korean
  • Ucla Medical Center
  • 28 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Dinesh Khatri Chhetri has 4 locations

Olive View Ucla Medical Center

14445 Olive View DrSylmar, CA 91342

Ucla Liver And Intestinal Transplant Program

200 UCLA Medical PlzLos Angeles, CA 90095
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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4.5 
3.9 
29 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 47 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Korean Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish, Farsi Speaks Spanish, English
Los Angeles , CABeverly Hills , CABeverly Hills , CASanta Monica , CA
Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine Med School: New York Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Dinesh Khatri Chhetri

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Dinesh Khatri Chhetri has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Dinesh Khatri Chhetri has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Allergies
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Deviated Septum
  • Facial Trauma
  • Hearing Loss
  • Laryngoscopy
  • Other
  • Papilloma
  • Parathyroid Diseases
  • Polyps
  • Smell Disorders
  • Swallowing disorder (Deglutition Disorder)
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Tumors
  • Vocal Cord Paralysis
  • Voice Disorders

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ucla Medical Center

Medical School

David Geffen School Of Medicine At UclaGraduated in 1997

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What languages does Dr. Dinesh Chhetri speak?
Dr. Dinesh Chhetri speaks Spanish and Korean.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Dinesh Chhetri affiliated with?
Dr. Dinesh Chhetri is affiliated with Olive View Ucla Medical Center, Ronald Reagan University Of California Los Angeles Medical Center, and Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center.

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