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Dr. Amit Kochhar, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
4.8 (45)
Map Pin Small Santa Monica, CA
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Amit Kochhar, MD

Dr. Amit Kochhar, MD is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist in Santa Monica, CA. They specialize in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, has 16 years of experience, and is board certified in Otolaryngology. They graduated from University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and is affiliated with Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Providence Saint John's Health Center, Children's Hospital Los Angeles and Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center. Dr. Kochhar, completed a residency at JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL. Patients rated Dr. Kochhar an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Kochhar works at Pacific Neuroscience Institute in Santa Monica, CA with other offices in Los Angeles, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Bell's Palsy along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kochhar's Office Locations

  1. 1
    PNI Santa Monica
    2125 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 829-8701
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Pacific Neuroscience Institute
    2125 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 477-5558
  3. 3
    Downtown Los Angeles- USC Otolaryngology (ENT)
    830 S Flower St Ste B100, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 872-2273

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
  • Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
  • Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance
  • Providence Saint John's Health Center
  • Children's Hospital Los Angeles
  • Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center

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    4.8
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    About Dr. Amit Kochhar, MD

    Specialties
    • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 16 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1114191194
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • UCLA
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL
    Residency
    Internship
    • Johns Hopkins University / School of Medicine
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Maryland, College Park - Biology and Neurophysiology
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Otolaryngology, Otorhinolaryngology and Plastic Surgery & Facial Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Amit Kochhar, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Kochhar is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Kochhar has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Kochhar has seen patients for Bell's Palsy, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kochhar on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    45 patients have reviewed Dr. Kochhar. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kochhar.

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