Summary

Dr. Amit Kochhar specializes in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery with additional surgical expertise. They earned their medical degree from the University of Miami Leonard M Miller School of Medicine and completed residency training at Johns Hopkins Health System. With 18 years of clinical experience, Dr. Kochhar brings extensive knowledge to their practice. They provide care in English.

Dr. Kochhar is affiliated with Keck Hospital of USC and practices in Santa Monica, California. They treat patients with Bell's palsy, cranial nerve palsies, and head and neck cancer. Their surgical procedures include aging face management, Bell's palsy treatment, and blepharoplasty. These specialized skills allow them to address both functional and cosmetic concerns for patients seeking head and neck care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 18 years of experience
  • 34 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Johns Hopkins Health System
  • 3 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Pacific Neuroscience Institute

2125 Arizona AveSanta Monica, CA 90404
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Otolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgeryOtolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgeryOtolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgeryOtolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
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3.9 
18 Years of Experience 47 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish, Farsi
Santa Monica , CASanta Monica , CABeverly Hills , CABeverly Hills , CA
Med School: University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine Med School: New York Medical College Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Amit Kochhar

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CalOptima
  • Capital Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Unity Health Insurance

Medical Specialties

Dr. Amit Kochhar has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Amit Kochhar has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Cosmetic Surgery
  • Dermabrasion
  • General Surgeon
  • Hair Restoration
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Skin Cancer

Certifications, License, & Education

18 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Johns Hopkins Health System

Medical School

University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of MedicineGraduated in 2008

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