Thyroid Surgeon in Westwood
Westwood residents live surrounded by medicine, yet a thyroid or parathyroid diagnosis still benefits from choosing carefully. Dr. Jason S. Cohen, MD, FACS is a board certified surgical oncologist whose practice concentrates on these glands, fifteen to twenty minutes east along Wilshire at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Towers.
Another Strong Option in a Medical Neighborhood
Between the university, the corridor towers, and the Village, Westwood has no shortage of physicians. That abundance is exactly why second opinions flourish here: when the diagnosis is surgical, comparing the recommendation of a dedicated thyroid and parathyroid surgeon costs one visit and often clarifies everything.
The trip is simple. From the Wilshire corridor condominiums, straight east through Beverly Hills to San Vicente and up to 3rd Street. From Westwood Village or the hills north of Sunset, Sunset east to Doheny and south. Either way, fifteen to twenty five minutes lands you at the Cedars-Sinai campus.
Dr. Cohen reviews the originals of your imaging and pathology himself, examines your neck, and gives you his honest read, which sometimes confirms the plan you already have and sometimes changes it. Either outcome is worth the drive.
What the Practice Covers
Westwood patients see Dr. Cohen across the full breadth of his surgical work.
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.
Referrals That Cross Wilshire
The caseload from Westwood leans toward nodules and indeterminate biopsies seeking a second surgical opinion, papillary and other thyroid cancers, hyperparathyroidism in retirees of the corridor towers where bone density is already a concern, and goiters under observation for too long.
For older patients especially, untreated parathyroid disease quietly compounds osteoporosis. Fixing the gland is often the single most effective thing that can be done for the skeleton.
Weighing two surgical opinions? Bring both, along with the imaging. Dr. Cohen will tell you where he agrees and where he differs, specifically. Call 310-986-3359.
The Case for a Focused Surgeon
Outcomes in thyroid and parathyroid surgery track closely with how often a surgeon performs these specific operations. Dr. Cohen does them constantly, with intraoperative nerve monitoring in every case, magnification throughout, and robotic technique where it serves the patient.
Incisions are planned within natural creases and kept short. For parathyroid disease, hormone levels are verified during the operation itself, so you wake up with the answer rather than waiting weeks for it.
A Straightforward Sequence
Records Ahead, Opinions Fast
Send your imaging, labs, and any pathology before the visit. The consultation, in person or by telehealth, begins from your actual case rather than a blank intake form.
Testing Only Where It Changes the Plan
If a sestamibi scan, molecular testing, or repeat imaging would alter the recommendation, it gets ordered. If not, you are spared it.
Surgery at Cedars-Sinai, Home Past the 405
Operations happen adjacent to the office. One night or less in hospital is typical, and later follow up runs by video so Wilshire traffic stays out of your recovery.
Getting Here From Westwood
From the Wilshire corridor, drive east through Beverly Hills and turn north on San Vicente to 3rd Street. From the Village or north of Sunset, take Sunset east to Doheny and drop south. The 90024 ZIP code sits fifteen to twenty five minutes out depending on the hour.
Park at the West Tower of 8635 W. 3rd Street, valet or structure; Suite 880W is 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 Dr. Cohen from Westwood?
Fifteen to twenty five minutes east. Wilshire through Beverly Hills then San Vicente north is the corridor route; Sunset to Doheny serves the north side. The office is in the Cedars-Sinai Medical Towers at 8635 W. 3rd Street.
Is it reasonable to get a second opinion when I already have a good surgeon?
Entirely. Thyroid operations differ in extent, approach, and timing, and two thoughtful surgeons can propose different plans. A focused review of your imaging and pathology either confirms your plan, which is valuable, or improves it, which is more valuable.
My mother has osteoporosis and high calcium. Are they connected?
Quite possibly. Primary hyperparathyroidism drains calcium from bone and accelerates osteoporosis, and it is common in women over sixty. A focused parathyroid operation cures the overwhelming majority of cases and removes that ongoing bone loss.
Do students and faculty use telehealth for the first visit?
Frequently. Records review and treatment planning work well by video, keeping in person time to the examination, surgery, and the early post operative visit.
What operations does Dr. Cohen perform besides thyroidectomy?
Parathyroidectomy, thyroid cancer operations including neck dissection, breast cancer surgery, robotic procedures, and advanced laparoscopic general surgery. He is a fellowship trained surgical oncologist and board certified general surgeon.
How soon after surgery can I be back to classes or work?
Light activity typically within a week, strenuous exercise around ten days, and desk or lecture schedules often sooner. You leave the pre operative visit with a specific timeline for your case.
One Visit East Settles the Question
Consultations at Cedars-Sinai Medical Towers 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 Westwood 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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