Thyroid Surgeon in Marina del Rey
Marina del Rey lives on the water and schedules around it. A thyroid or parathyroid finding should interrupt as little of that as possible. Dr. Jason S. Cohen, MD, FACS, a board certified surgical oncologist focused entirely on these operations, practices twenty five to thirty five minutes northeast at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Towers.
Specialist Surgery on a Sailor’s Schedule
Whether your slip is in Basin H or your condo overlooks the main channel, the marina lifestyle sets a clear brief for medical care: get the answer efficiently, fix what needs fixing, and get back on the water with a real date for doing so.
The route is simple enough: Washington Boulevard east to La Cienega, then north to 3rd Street, or Lincoln to the 90 and up the same corridor. Twenty five to thirty five minutes from the 90292 addresses, less at off hours, and telehealth erases the trips that never needed making.
Dr. Cohen reads the imaging himself, examines you, and answers in specifics: what the finding is, what he would do about it, and precisely when you can expect to grind a winch again if surgery is the answer.
Full Practice Coverage
Marina del Rey patients call on all six of Dr. Cohen’s services.
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 In From the Marina
The caseload: nodules found during wellness imaging, thyroid cancers in active adults who intend to stay active, goiters that life vests and wetsuits made noticeable, and hyperparathyroidism discovered after a kidney stone forced the question.
Kidney stones deserve their own line: a first stone plus high calcium is a parathyroid workup waiting to happen, and fixing the gland usually ends the stones.
Kidney stone and elevated calcium? That pairing has a common cause and a surgical cure. Get it checked before the next stone decides for you. Call 310-986-3359.
Fixed Properly, Cleared Confidently
Operations are sized to the disease: focused parathyroid surgery with hormone levels confirmed in the operating room, lobectomy over total thyroidectomy where sound, incisions short and placed in natural creases.
Nerve monitoring runs through every case, and recovery guidance is specific to salt water: when the incision can submerge, when grinding and hauling resume, when racing is realistic.
Chart the Course Once
Consult From the Dock
The first meeting works by video: imaging reviewed ahead, questions answered, plan set.
One Trip for the Workup
Examination and remaining tests consolidate into a single run up La Cienega.
Surgery, Then Back to the Water
The operation at Cedars-Sinai, one night or less for most patients, and a written timeline for pool, ocean, and full crew work.
Getting Here From Marina del Rey
Washington Boulevard east to La Cienega, then north to 3rd Street, is the steady route from the 90292 peninsula and marina addresses. Lincoln to the 90 east joins the same corridor. Plan twenty five to thirty five minutes outside rush hour.
The office is the West Tower at 8635 W. 3rd Street with valet at the entrance; Suite 880W, 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 Marina del Rey?
Twenty five to thirty five minutes: Washington east to La Cienega and north to 3rd Street, or Lincoln to the 90 into the same corridor. The office is beside Cedars-Sinai at 8635 W. 3rd Street.
When can I get back in the water after neck surgery?
Submerging the incision waits until it has fully sealed, typically around two weeks, while deck time and light activity return within the first week for most operations. You leave with dates specific to your case.
Do kidney stones really connect to a neck gland?
Frequently. Overactive parathyroid glands push calcium into the blood and urine, and stones are often the first loud symptom. Bloodwork plus imaging confirms it, and a focused operation cures the great majority of cases.
Can the consultation happen by video?
Yes, and most Marina patients start that way. Records go ahead, conclusions come at the call, and in person time is reserved for the examination, surgery, and first follow up.
What does Dr. Cohen treat besides the thyroid?
Parathyroid disease, thyroid cancers including neck dissection, breast cancer surgery, robotic procedures, and advanced laparoscopic general surgery. He is a fellowship trained surgical oncologist.
Where is surgery done and how long is the stay?
At Cedars-Sinai, adjacent to the office. One night or less is typical for thyroid and parathyroid operations before the drive back to the harbor.
Get the Answer, Keep the Season
Telehealth or Cedars-Sinai Medical Towers, as needed.
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 Marina del Rey 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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