
Niels Christopher Tyson Kokot MD
Head & Neck Microvascular Surgery, Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery
Associate Professor, Residency Program Director, Caruso Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
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1450 San Pablo StSte 5100Los Angeles, CA 90033
Phone+1 323-442-5790
Fax+1 323-442-5820
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Summary
- Dr. Niels Kokot is an otolaryngologist in Los Angeles, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Keck Hospital of USC and LAC+USC Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of Washington School of Medicine and has been in practice 15 years. He specializes in head & neck microvascular surgery and head & neck oncologic surgery and is experienced in head and neck oncology, laryngology, head and neck microvascular reconstruction, and head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstruction.
Education & Training
University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Residency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2002 - 2007
University of Southern California/LACUSC Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2002 - 2003
University of Washington School of MedicineClass of 2002
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2003 - 2027
PA State Medical License 2007 - 2008
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification HealtheLife and PowerChart, Cerner Corporation, 2014-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification HealthSentry, Cerner Corporation, 2014-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification PowerChart, Cerner Corporation, 2014-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Cannabis use disorder and lung cancer risk: methodological considerations in interpretation - Reply to Letter to Editor.Tyler J Gallagher, Niels C Kokot, Anthony W Kim
Lung Cancer. 2026-08-01 - Predictors of Recurrence in Human Papillomavirus-Associated Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.Ella P Jackert, Stephanie Wong, Katie Shen, Michael Zalin, Liyang Tang
Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2026-07-01 - Persistent disparities in head and neck cancer survival in the United States.Ella P Jackert, Swar Vimawala, Liyang Tang, Daniel Kwon, Niels Kokot
Cancer Causes & Control. 2026-06-25
Journal Articles
- EC‐IC Bypass for Cerebral Revascularization Following Skull Base Tumor Resection: Current Practices and InnovationsJonathan J Russin, Joseph N Carey, Niels C Kokot, Journal of Surgical Oncology
Press Mentions
The HPV Vaccine Protects Against More Than Just Cervical Cancer, Experts SayDecember 18th, 2024
Americans Are Uninformed About and Undervaccinated for HPVDecember 10th, 2024
5x Increase: USC Study Shows Cannabis Use Could Skyrocket Your Cancer RiskSeptember 10th, 2024
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