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Dr. Jason Seth Cohen, MD

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Specializes in: Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

State University of New York (SUNY)

Professional interests include: cancer, thyroid cancer, parathyroid disease, and more.

8635 W 3rd Street Suite 880w
Los Angeles, CA 90048

(310) 652-3779

Dr. Jason Seth Cohen, MD is a surgical oncologist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from State University of New York (SUNY). Dr. Jason Seth Cohen, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai.

Office Locations

Address:

8635 W 3rd Street Suite 880w
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Address:

8700 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Some issues Dr. Jason Seth Cohen, MD can help you with:

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

In The News

“Claudia works two jobs to keep her distracted from the growth, but as her family and friends increasingly push to have it looked at, Claudia discovered Dr Jason Cohen, a surgical oncologist in Los...”—"EXCL: Rare disease causes 20-pound tumor to grow out of woman's neck", Daily Mail Online, April 2024

“In a last-ditch effort, however, Amy connected with Dr Jason Cohen, a surgical oncologist in Los Angeles, who agreed to see her and help her get her life back.”—"EXCL: Woman with 'third boob' has growth removed after 17 years", Daily Mail Online, April 2024

abdominal surgery	9
doctor visit	196
gastrointestinal procedures	9
hospital care	192
inpatient care	192
open surgery	10

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	58
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	44
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	42
Dementia	17
Cancer	29

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	56
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	44
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	45
Dementia	16
Cancer	30

abdominal surgery	10
doctor visit	280
gastrointestinal procedures	10
hospital care	191
inpatient care	191
open surgery	11

**Gender**
Male	342
Female	328

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	396
Black	130
Hispanic	66
Asian	40
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	270
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	90
Less than 65	106

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	49
Dementia	17
Cancer	29

breast procedures	11
cancer surgery	11
doctor visit	300
emergency care	13
excision	10
hospital care	153
inpatient care	153

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	62
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	34
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	43
Dementia	16
Cancer	29

abdominal surgery	20
diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	333
emergency care	11
excision	9
gastrointestinal procedures	20
hospital care	237
inpatient care	237
lymph node procedures	10
minimally invasive procedures	21
open surgery	9

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	58
Hispanic	38
Asian	19
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	39
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	45
Dementia	22
Cancer	27

doctor visit	331
endocrine surgery	32
hospital care	129
inpatient care	129
neck surgery	19

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	46
Hispanic	31
Asian	19
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	43
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	41
Dementia	16
Cancer	23

abdominal surgery	10
doctor visit	331
endocrine surgery	11
gastrointestinal procedures	10
hospital care	174
inpatient care	174
minimally invasive procedures	11
neck surgery	12

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	49
Hispanic	34
Asian	18
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	34
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	45
Dementia	18
Cancer	26

doctor visit	246
emergency care	14
endocrine surgery	12
hospital care	121
inpatient care	121
neck surgery	13

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	51
Hispanic	22
Asian	17
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	33
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	43
Dementia	23
Cancer	25

abdominal surgery	33
doctor visit	807
emergency care	34
endocrine surgery	24
gastrointestinal procedures	33
hospital care	279
inpatient care	279
minimally invasive procedures	12
neck surgery	25
open surgery	20

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason Seth Cohen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jason Seth Cohen, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Los Angeles, CA were inpatient care, hospital care, endocrine surgery and emergency care.

abdominal surgery	18
breast procedures	11
cancer surgery	11
diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	336
emergency care	18
endocrine surgery	20
excision	10
gastrointestinal procedures	18
hospital care	189
inpatient care	189
lymph node procedures	10
minimally invasive procedures	15
neck surgery	17
open surgery	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason Seth Cohen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	51
Asian / Pacific Islander	11
Non-Hispanic White	169
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	27
Other	10

**Age**
75 to 84	82
85 and over	36
Less than 65	37
65 to 74	120

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason Seth Cohen, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jason Seth Cohen, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	21
Dementia	14

Education & Training

Dr. Jason Seth Cohen, MD graduated from State University of New York (SUNY). He completed residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Surgery-General Surgery, American Board of Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: State University of New York (SUNY)

Residency: SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Surgery-General Surgery, American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jason Seth Cohen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cedars-Sinai

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Jason Seth Cohen, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, United Healthcare, Health Net HMO, CIGNA HMO, Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH, Health Net MAH, CareMore HMO, Blue Shield California HMO, Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO, CareMore MAH and Blue Shield California MAH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Jason Seth Cohen, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

United Healthcare HMO

Anthem

United Healthcare

Health Net HMO

CIGNA HMO

Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH

Health Net MAH

CareMore HMO

Blue Shield California HMO

Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO

CareMore MAH

Blue Shield California MAH

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jason Seth Cohen, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$7,071 Da Vinci Surgical System $7,071
Davol Inc.	$1,894 SURGICAL $1,652	BD MAX $92	PHASIX $76	DAV-XenMatrix AB $51	VENTRALIGHT $23
Ethicon US, LLC	$923 Energy Harmonic $575	Mesh $120	Mechanical $74	ETHICON $38	Biosurgicals $35	Other $80
Applied Medical Resources Corporation	$665 GELPOINT PATH $406	CLIP APPLIERS $259
ACell, Inc.	$615 $615
Other	$5,250 SUR - SIS $556	SAVI/SAVI SCOUT $500	GATTEX $243	CoolSeal Generator $177	ENTEREG $158	Other $3,616

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,900
Travel and Lodging	$6,404
Education	$2,028
Entertainment	$86

Biography

Dr. Jason Cohen specializes in surgical oncology (cancer surgery) and practices in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Cohen obtained a license to practice in California.