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Dinesh Chhetri, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Los Angeles, CA, Olive View-UCLA Medical Center

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Otolaryngology (ENT) Los Angeles, CA

Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery, Laryngology & Voice Disorders

Professor of Head and Neck Surgery Vice Chair Clinical Operations Voice, Airway, Swallowing Disorders UCLA Voice Center UCLA School of Medicine

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  • Office

    UCLA Medical Center
    10833 LeConte Ave, 62-132 CHS
    Los Angeles, CA 90095
    Phone+1 310-794-4225
    Fax+1 310-794-4225
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Summary

  • Dr. Dinesh Chhetri is a laryngologist and head and neck surgeon in Los Angeles, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including LAC-Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and UCLA Medical Center-Santa Monica. He received his medical degree from David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and has been in practice 20 years. He specializes in head & neck oncologic surgery and laryngology & voice disorders and is experienced in all voice, airway, and breathing disorders including benign and malignant diseases, airway stenosis, zenker's diverticula, cricopharyngeal achalasia, dysphagia.

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, 1997 - 2003
  • David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
    David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 1997

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1999 - 2026
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
  • Intuitive SurgicalDa Vinci Robot Training

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  • Fellow American Laryngological Association

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Dynamics of Intrinsic Laryngeal Muscle Contraction  
    Dinesh K Chhetri, Pranati Pillutla, The Laryngoscope
  • Readmission After Surgery for Oropharyngeal Cancer: An Analysis of Rates, Causes, and Risk Factors  
    Dinesh K Chhetri, Joel A Sercarz, Jennifer L Long, Keith E Blackwell, Karam W Badran, The Laryngoscope

Press Mentions

  • The ‘Secret Weapon’
    The ‘Secret Weapon’August 26th, 2019

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Hindi, Spanish, Urdu

Hospital Affiliations