Noa Tal, MD - Pacific Neuroscience Institute

Michael Yong, MD, MPH, MBA, is board certified in Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, and fellowship-trained in Neurorhinology - Advanced Sinus & Skull Base Surgery. At Pacific Neuroscience Institute, Dr. Yong provides full-service general Otolaryngology care, with an expertise in sinonasal and skull base disorders. He specializes in using minimally invasive endoscopic techniques for the treatment of nasal obstruction, smell disorders, allergic and non-allergic rhinitis, facial pain, acute and chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, and benign and malignant tumors of the sinonasal cavities, among others. In addition, he works closely with a multidisciplinary team including his Neurosurgery colleagues to perform endoscopic endonasal surgeries that address benign and malignant skull base disorders in a way that maximizes preservation of function and quality of life.

Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI) is a leading medical facility located in Santa Monica, California, specializing in comprehensive care for a wide range of neurological disorders. With a focus on quality of life, PNI's team of world-renowned neurosurgeons, neurologists, and specialists collaborate to provide personalized treatment plans under one roof. Recognized among the top neurology and neurosurgery programs in the nation, PNI is dedicated to advancing neuroscience through clinical care, research, and education. Their innovative approach includes a commitment to patient-centric care, ensuring that each individual receives tailored support from initial consultation through treatment and recovery. Generated from the website

Dr. Amit Kochhar, MD, is double board-certified in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is the director of the Facial Nerve Disorders Program at Pacific Eye, Ear & Skull Base Center, Pacific Neuroscience Institute, Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica. Dr. Kochhar is one of a few select surgeons who perform complex (microvascular) head and neck reconstruction 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, and minimally invasive procedures for facial rejuvenation using laser, pulsed light, ultrasound, and radiofrequency energy.