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Lauran Kazuko Evans, MD, MPH

  • Otolaryngology
Torrance Head & Neck Surgery |
3701 Skypark Drive, Suite 240 Torrance, CA 90505

About

Lauran Evans, MD, MPH, is a comprehensive otolaryngologist who completed her residency training at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she was selected for the NIH-funded R25 Research Education Program. She provides individualized, patient-centered care across the full spectrum of general otolaryngology, including but not limited to: chronic rhinosinusitis, nasal obstruction, salivary gland disorders, tonsillitis, hearing loss, and "lumps & bumps" of the head & neck. Dr. Evans has a strong interest in prevention, population health, and health equity. She has received multiple competitive research grants and authored dozens of peer-reviewed publications focused on disease prevention and improving access to care.

Languages

English

Education

Residency

Head and Neck Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine: Head & Neck Surgery, 2026

Degrees

MD, University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine: Las Vegas, 2020
MPH, University of Nevada, Reno, 2020
MD, University of Nevada School of Medicine, 2020

Recognitions

  • Bruin Scholar Award - UCLA Office of Inclusive Excellence
  • American Head & Neck Society Community Service Award
  • Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Innovation Award
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Locations

UCLA Health Torrance Head & Neck Surgery
South Bay

Torrance Head & Neck Surgery

Head and Neck Surgery| Otolaryngology

Hospital Affiliations

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Research

Publications

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Recognitions

  • Bruin Scholar Award - UCLA Office of Inclusive Excellence
  • American Head & Neck Society Community Service Award
  • Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Innovation Award
  • David Geffen School of Medicine Excellence in Teaching with Humanism Award
  • UCLA Resident Informatics Program: Best Project Award
  • Cohen Geller Award in Residency Excellence - Children’s Hospital Los Angeles