Dr. Amit Kochhar, MD, is board certified in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Kochhar is one of a select few surgeons who perform complex (microvascular) head and neck reconstruction. He performs these procedures following cancer resections and facial trauma, as well as for the rehabilitation of facial paralysis, an area in which he has specific clinical expertise and research interest. In addition to his expertise in head and neck reconstruction, Dr. Kochhar provides consultation for management of the aging face and nasal airway, hair transplantation, and minimally invasive procedures for facial rejuvenation using laser, pulsed light, ultrasound, and radiofrequency energy. Dr. Kochhar has published over 30 peer reviewed articles and book chapters on the management of facial nerve disorders, head and neck reconstruction, facial trauma and rhinoplasty.

Dr. Kochhar completed a 7-year Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery residency at Johns Hopkins Medical Institute. He then completed a fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at UCLA Medical Center with world-renowned surgeon, Dr. Keith Blackwell.  He began his professional career at Keck Medicine of USC where he taught residents and medical students the “art” of head and neck reconstruction.  He is currently, Director of the Facial Nerve Disorders Center at Pacific Neuroscience Institute, Providence Saint John’s Health Center, Santa Monica.

In addition to his clinical duties caring for patients, and teaching, he continues to perform research and present at national meetings. He is excited to bring his unique combination of aesthetic and reconstructive surgical techniques to the patients of Southern California. His training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery has provided him with a diverse skill set that he can provide to each patient. He believes that each patient has unique experiences and perspectives that shape their goals of treatment. Thus, he strives to learn about his patients in depth and create a plan of care that meets each of their individual needs.