Niels Kokot

Niels Kokot, MD is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, University of Southern California. His clinical and research focus spans head and neck oncology, HPV vaccination dynamics, reconstructive surgery, and health disparities in cancer survivorship.

• Role: Clinical Professor, Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
• Affiliation: Keck School of Medicine of USC
• Email: kokot@usc.edu

Research Interests include head and neck cancer, HPV-related pathogenesis, reconstructive microsurgery, psychosocial determinants of postoperative outcomes, and health equity. He investigates disparities in cancer diagnosis, treatment of minority populations, and the role of digital platforms in patient education.

Recent Publications highlight trends in cost-effectiveness of surveillance imaging, free flap outcomes, and the intersection of social media with health communication. His work spans clinical trials, systematic reviews, and epidemiological studies.

Collaborations involve multidisciplinary teams, including critical care, endocrinology, and medical oncology. His career bridges basic science (notably cytokine signaling in the 1990s) with contemporary clinical and health systems research.