Thyroid Surgeon in Cheviot Hills
Cheviot Hills runs on family logistics: school runs, practices at the rec center, two careers. A thyroid finding has to fit inside that machine. Dr. Jason S. Cohen, MD, FACS, a board certified surgical oncologist focused on thyroid and parathyroid surgery, practices ten to fifteen minutes north at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Towers.
Specialist Care That Respects a Family Calendar
Between Rancho Park and the streets off Motor Avenue, health findings compete with everything else on the list. A nodule on an ultrasound or calcium flagged at a physical is easy to bump for a season. The fix is making the evaluation cheap in time, not cheap in quality.
Geography helps: Beverwil Drive or Robertson north to 3rd Street reaches the Cedars-Sinai campus in ten to fifteen minutes from the 90064 streets. A consultation fits between drop off and pick up, and telehealth absorbs the appointments that never needed a room.
Dr. Cohen reviews the imaging himself, examines you, and answers the only question that matters: does this need surgery, more testing, or a calendar reminder. Whichever it is, you leave with it settled.
Six Services, One Trusted Surgeon
Cheviot Hills families use the practice for far more than thyroid care.
Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy, lobectomy, and focused parathyroid operations with nerve monitoring throughout.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Small, carefully placed incisions and faster recoveries wherever the diagnosis allows.
Surgical Oncology
Fellowship trained cancer surgery, from thyroid malignancies to complex tumors.
Robotic Surgery
Da Vinci robotic technique for precision in confined anatomy, adopted early by Dr. Cohen.
Breast Cancer Surgery
Oncologic breast surgery from the former director of the Cedars-Sinai surgical oncology and breast clinic.
General Surgery
Advanced laparoscopic general surgery, handled with the same specialist standards.
What Comes Up the Hill
The neighborhood mix: nodules found incidentally, hyperparathyroidism behind fatigue that got blamed on parenting, thyroid cancers in adults young enough that treatment choices echo for decades, and goiters finally bothering enough to address.
For parents, the recovery math matters as much as the operation: who drives carpool, and for how many days. Those answers are specific and usually reassuring, with light duties within a week for most procedures.
Fatigue, brain fog, and high calcium? That triad has a name and frequently a cure. It is worth one appointment before another school year absorbs it. Call 310-986-3359.
Small Incisions, Predictable Recoveries
Minimally invasive technique is family logistics by other means: shorter hospital stays, faster returns to driving and desk work, and a defined date for the gym. Most thyroid and parathyroid patients spend one night or less in hospital.
Every operation runs with nerve monitoring and magnification; parathyroid cases add hormone verification during surgery. Incisions live in natural creases and stay short.
Fit Into the Week
Records Ahead, One Visit
Send imaging and labs, then meet Dr. Cohen at the Medical Towers or by video during a quiet hour. Conclusions come at the first meeting.
A Plan With Dates
Surgery scheduled around family obligations, testing consolidated into single trips, or monitoring with reminders you can put in the calendar.
Surgery Close, Recovery Managed
Cedars-Sinai is minutes away. One night or less in hospital is typical, carpool duty resumes on a stated day, and follow up runs by video.
Getting Here From Cheviot Hills
Beverwil Drive north from the golf course side, or Robertson Boulevard north from Motor, reaches 3rd Street and the Medical Towers in ten to fifteen minutes from the 90064 ZIP code. The 10 is unnecessary unless you prefer it.
Park with the valet at the West Tower, 8635 W. 3rd Street; the office is Suite 880W on the eighth floor.
Office of Dr. Jason S. Cohen
Cedars-Sinai Medical Towers
8635 W. 3rd St., Suite 880W
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is the office from Cheviot Hills?
Ten to fifteen minutes: Beverwil or Robertson north to 3rd Street, arriving at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Towers with valet at the West Tower entrance.
Can appointments fit school hours?
That is the usual request and it works: mid morning consultations, records sent ahead so visits stay short, and telehealth for anything that does not need an examination.
How many days before I can drive and do carpool after surgery?
Most patients drive again within days of thyroid or parathyroid surgery, once off prescription pain medication and turning the neck comfortably. You leave the pre operative visit with a specific date rather than a shrug.
My energy is gone and calcium keeps testing high. Related?
Very possibly. Hyperparathyroidism causes fatigue, poor concentration, and aching that parents chalk up to life. Confirming it takes bloodwork and imaging, and a focused operation cures the great majority of cases.
Does Dr. Cohen treat more than thyroid conditions?
Yes: parathyroid surgery, thyroid cancer operations, breast cancer surgery, robotic procedures, and advanced laparoscopic general surgery. He is a fellowship trained surgical oncologist and board certified general surgeon.
Where is the surgery itself done?
At Cedars-Sinai, adjacent to the office and minutes from the neighborhood. Most patients are home the following day.
Settle It Between Drop Off and Pick Up
Cedars-Sinai Medical Towers, in person or by telehealth.
Request an Appointment
Complete the form and the office will contact you to schedule, or call 310-986-3359 directly.
Dr. Jason S. Cohen, MD, FACS is a board certified surgeon and fellowship trained surgical oncologist serving Cheviot Hills from the Cedars-Sinai Medical Towers in Los Angeles. This page is for education and scheduling; it is not medical advice.
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