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Alen Cohen, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Bell Canyon, CA, West Hills Hospital and Medical Center

AlenNCohenMDFACS, FARS

Otolaryngology (ENT) Bell Canyon, CA

Rhinology & Paranasal Sinus Disease, Sleep Medicine, Facial Plastic Surgery

CEO, C/V ENT Surgical Group Founder/Director, Southern California Sinus Institute

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Summary

  • Dr. Cohen is a board-certified ENT/Head & Neck Surgeon who specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of patients with nasal and sinus disorders and is known as a “nose & sinus specialist”. In practice for 14 years he is the founder and CEO of C/V ENT Surgical Group with offices in West Hills and Encino as well as founder & director of the prestigious Southern California Sinus Institute (SCSI). He also serves as Chief of Surgery at West Hills Hospital & Medical Center and also directs the Minimally Invasive Thyroid/Parathyroid Surgery Program at that hospital. He also enjoys teaching the next generation and is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at UCLA. He has been recognized by multiple accolades including being named a Los Angeles Magazine Super Doctor for 4 years in a row, a member of the prestigious Leading Physicians of the World and one of America’s Top Surgeons as designated by the Consumer Research Council of America.

    Dr. Cohen understands the importance of combining function and cosmesis in the surgical management of patients with various head and neck disorders, including tumors of the head and neck region such as parotid tumors. He also treats a multitude of patients with snoring and sleep apnea and performs various procedures, including in-office procedures, to treat these patients.

Education & Training

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2003 - 2007
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2001 - 2003
  • David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
    David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2003 - 2025
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Super Doctor Los Angeles Magazine, 2014-2017
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
  • Fellow (FAAO-HNS) American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • SoCal Sinus
    SoCal SinusSeptember 14th, 2021
  • Physician and Health Care Provider Directory 2021
    Physician and Health Care Provider Directory 2021January 1st, 2021
  • Southern California Sinus Institute
    Southern California Sinus InstituteSeptember 15th, 2020
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations