Keith Thomas Cochran

Keith Thomas Cochran MD

Specialties:

Movement Disorders and Neurology
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Keith Cochran MD is board-certified in neurology and subspecializes in movement disorders.

Dr. Cochran enjoys listening to patients explain what troubles them and uses that information, along with what he knows about the nervous system, to address their symptoms and concerns.

“Neurology to me is the most exciting specialty,” says Dr. Cochran, “The nervous system is complex yet intuitive and there are vast opportunities to help those afflicted by neurologic disease and to make advancements in the field.” 

Dr. Cochran chose to pursue a career in medicine because it provides a unique opportunity to use science to make a direct and positive impact on the lives of patients and their families. He believes that his scientific knowledge allows him to improve the quality of life for his patients.  

In his personal time, Dr. Cochran likes to jog, play the piano and watch popular movies.

Office Information

Hospital/Group Affiliation

PIH Health Downey Hospital

PIH Health Whittier Hospital

PIH Health Physicians

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Gender

Male

Specialties

  • Movement Disorders
  • Neurology

Education

Medical School

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (Ohio)

Internship

University of California Medical Center (Irvine)

Residency

University of California Medical Center (Irvine)

Fellowship

University of California Medical Center (Irvine)

Board Certifications

  • Neurology

Patient Reviews

January 30, 2026
Everything went well. I appreciate the doctor's time and his patience. I highly recommend.
January 22, 2026
Dr. Cochran is very friendly and listens to me and has recommendations for me to try and I appreciate that.
December 22, 2025
Everything was great, so far no complaints
December 17, 2025
Was very pleased with the physician's knowledge and demeanor.
December 16, 2025
He's very professional and I wish you would let him give more time to the patient.
December 15, 2025
It took 4 months to get an appointment with Dr. Cochran..
December 12, 2025
I left feeling rather unhappy because I was there for a procedure, and it turned out he was asking me questions about what had already happened, questions he should have already known since Dr. (name removed) had sent him. He asked my name, where I lived, if I lived alone, and what my children's last names were. I was there for a procedure, that's why I wasn't very happy, to say the least. I'm sorry.
December 11, 2025
I was told that PIH was limiting amount of time (13 min) my Dr was being allowed to interact with me during my last scheduled visit. My visits typically require more time because of the complexities of Parkinsons disease. Dr Cochran was able to address my major concerns, but questions were left unanswered because of the limited time he had been allocated for my visit. If PIH is dictating that physicians spend limited time with their patients, this is ultimately going to result in inadequate care and lead to the need for more intervention later on through increased visits to urgent care and emergency rooms. Increasing the number of patients a Dr must interact with by limiting contact time for each patient substantially reduces the quality of health care and potentially puts patients with complex medical conditions such as mine and greater risk of harm. Patient care should NEVER be treated like a production line. As patients, we are people with individual needs, not appliances in a factory.
December 05, 2025
The doctor was great! He listened to me and explained everything! He is a truly a great doctor!
December 03, 2025
The doctor seemed angry when I entered the examination room and clearly not keen on dealing with an 88-year-old. Eye Specialist Dr. (name removed) referred me for a neurological exam, and there must have been a medical reason for the referral. Dr. Keith Cochran should have looked at my medical record instead of focusing on my being four minutes late to the appointment and claiming I hadn't mentioned my symptoms at my previous appointment in December 2024 (a year ago), and then practically running out of the exam room. He was very dismissive and impatient with his patients. He should retire if he doesn't want to deal with elderly people. I have a new appointment in March 2026 and would like to see a different doctor, someone other than Dr. Cochran. Thank you.
December 03, 2025
Great appointment.
November 26, 2025
My neurologist is a special, unique person and a very good doctor.
November 26, 2025
The doctor showed very little interest in our concerns. He offered no opinion beyond asking questions with "I don't know," "yes," or "no" answers. He told us to see another doctor. We will definitely seek a second opinion from another doctor, and I don't think we'll ever return to this doctor or recommend him to family members.
November 19, 2025
very accommodating
November 19, 2025
Nice and kindly staff overall ?
November 14, 2025
like the way Dr explained everything I wanted to know
November 03, 2025
I really like the doctor, the nurses, everybody was so friendly. Love that place.
October 27, 2025
no help from this doctor
October 21, 2025
Dr Cochran is a very caring provider.
October 21, 2025
Doctor was very, very knowledgeable. He went over my medical history. He was great. He examined me. He did a couple of exams within the room. Very, very knowledgeable again. And one thing that I like about him is that he went over my history since my incident that, you know, that's why I'm there for. Thank you. And thank you for all the personal customer service. Everyone was excellent. Thank you.
October 20, 2025
Dr Cochran was fantastic! I understand him quite well and what he was talking about. Also. He was very nice. I liked him very well. Also the student doctor
October 10, 2025
The appointment took 4 months to schedule but they were booked so I understand
October 09, 2025
Dr. Cochran really listened to me, I am happy to finally have someone who seems to really care about what is going on, rather than just prescribing another pill. Thank you
October 09, 2025
definitely was very happy with the advice and how quickly we got in to see Dr. Cochran. And we're extremely happy with him. And I can't say more about it. We I went in on a way on a Thursday or on a Wednesday. And on Thursday, we were in that office. And he was checking my husband over. So extremely happy. Thank you.
October 07, 2025
PIH rescheduled my appointment without telling me, causing me to waste an entire morning and having to come back on another day
October 02, 2025
Dr Cochran listened well, communicated well. I was satisfied with the visit.
September 30, 2025
Everything was good. Dr. Cochran was professional and cordial as was his nurse, (name removed).
September 30, 2025
I was very happy with everything and everyone
September 29, 2025
Very knowledgeable in his field , Iwas hoping for a more solution to my problem , But it is a start in recommending a new prescription for me , Ihope it will help .
September 23, 2025
Other than having to wait several months because we were a new patient, it was, I guess it was worth it because having to wait for a long time for that first appointment, but we felt very comfortable with Dr. Cochran. He's a very good doctor, very thorough, and we're very satisfied with him. I think he did a fabulous job and the staff there in the office was very friendly and Everything was nice. We appreciated it. Thank you. Bye.
September 22, 2025
Dr. Is very kind, helps me deal a little easier with the disease.
September 19, 2025
scheduled for an appointment February of 2026 and I had to advocate for myself and be a little pushy. When I explained what was going on, they somehow managed to find an appointment for me. The day I had my appointment, I jokingly took a picture of the waiting room with zero people. So I was a little take back that they wanted to first schedule my appointment on February of 2026, but it all worked out. So thank you.
September 17, 2025
Nothing at this time
September 15, 2025
The reception staff was very helpful in explaining to be about billing issues. And Dr Cochran has always been very respectful and takes time to listen to what is happening, symptoms etc.
September 15, 2025
He was very good, very thorough, explained everything well, listened to me, didn't rush me, didn't rush the appointment. I would recommend him to anyone.
August 21, 2025
great doc
August 14, 2025
Dr. Cochran amazing. Front desk staff (appt.) setters rude and not helpful at all in rescheduling appts. That they have canceled.
August 05, 2025
Dr. Cochran is always kind and caring. He takes time with you and makes sure all your questions are answered. Thank you
August 01, 2025
Yes, if the questions are in Spanish, it would be important for the answers to also be in Spanish. For example, if we recommend the provider a 10, the response to confirm if we pressed one zero should be 10 and not "0." Because people who do not speak English will not understand if they programmed their response correctly because they say it in English and do not say "diez" Thank you.
July 30, 2025
Very good doctor, very attentive, knew how to explain everything to me in his time, thank you
July 24, 2025
Dr. Cochran was very courteous, informative, and helpful. He gave me all the information I needed regarding my condition, and arranged further treatment for it. He was very attentive and answered all of my questions.
July 03, 2025
Too short of time in visit. Need at least a half hour. Not 20 minutes!!!!
June 30, 2025
Dr. Cochran was kind and attentive
June 25, 2025
I would like to see Dr more often!
June 24, 2025
The doctor thinks he was listening, but he was typing the whole time and not really looking at me. Also, he kept looking at me like I was crazy, that there's nothing wrong with me and that I need to do things that I'm already doing. and he just comes off as rude and not caring.
June 23, 2025
I trust in Dr Cochran to help me through my illness.
June 02, 2025
Keep up the good job.
May 29, 2025
I have a very nice doctor. All of my doctors at the AIDS are very, very, very nice. And their staff are very nice and very good also, very respectful and satisfied and appreciated. Thank you.
May 27, 2025
Dr Cochran has been great for me, he is personable and informative.
May 23, 2025
Good afternoon, from the moment I entered the building where I went for a consultation, it was my first visit there, but I felt very comfortable and the staff was complete because they do a good job. For me, the building is very efficient and the staff is very friendly. Thank you very much.
May 21, 2025
Dr. Cochran was very thorough and very, definitely very nice and helpful and knowledgeable. And I appreciate it. It was a very good appointment. Thank you.
May 19, 2025
Dr Cochran is delightful!! He takes his time to explain everything, does individual testing along the way & asks & answers pertinent questions.
May 13, 2025
They helped me very well with all my questions.
April 30, 2025
I really liked Dr. Cochran. It was my first time seeing him. Do I trust him with my care? Based off of the 1 visit, I'd like to think that I could trust him with my care. He was very nice. I lose my train of thought easily & I tend to get frustrated with myself when I can't remember. I appreciated that he listened and didn't rush me. I appreciated the fact that he was patient with me. I haven't had the best luck with physicians. I really hope that I can continue seeing him. His staff, was wonderful.
April 10, 2025
For me, he's a good doctor. He's treated me very well. He understands me very well, very calmly, and very precisely. Thank you.
March 31, 2025
Yes, my experience with Dr. Cochran has been nothing short of outstanding. Him, Dr. Cochran and his staff have been outstanding. I appreciate him. I appreciate his staff. And I appreciate everything that they've done for me. Thank you very much. Bye. END
March 27, 2025
The doctor is knowledgeable in his field, but just his bedside manner just wasn't the best and I almost felt intimidated to even ask questions as if they were dumb. So I wouldn't recommend him if you have an issue going on and you want questions answered. So thank you.
March 27, 2025
Family was a little upset when we read the portal because Dr. Cochran put down on my husband's portal that the family asked too many questions and didn't listen to his explanation. But he was explaining it in a doctor's term, not in a family term. And so we were a little upset that he even put that on the portal. Other than that, I don't know what else to say. Thank you.
March 26, 2025
Dr Cochran is a caring provider.
March 25, 2025
Dr. Cochran is very prompt and thorough. He always takes the time to ask me how the past 3 months have been (as I see him every 90 days) . I never feel rushed, he's a great Doctor!
March 19, 2025
It's taking too long to get an appointment with PIH doctors now. We had to wait over three months. Please do better. Thank you.
March 07, 2025
very caring person
March 06, 2025
I enjoyed everything that I went through and it was nice to listen to him talk to me. I felt very comfortable. Thank you.
February 27, 2025
Dr. Cochran is an excellent neurologist. I've been seeing him now for four years, and I could heartily recommend him to any family and friends. He's a very caring physician, takes the time to answer questions, also responds to questions that you have through the patient portal.
February 27, 2025
All the staff were friendly and helpful. We really appreciate Dr Cochran!
February 26, 2025
The doctor was very courteous. He tested me, my strength, watched me walk, and evaluated my situation. I was very pleased with him.
February 14, 2025
Dr. Cochran is friendly and thorough. We always have a conversation and he makes sure everything is ok and the meds are working. I appreciate having him as one of my doctors.
February 12, 2025
Dr. Cochran was courteous, calm and patient. He is very knowledgeable and listened to my concerns. (name removed) was friendly and attentive.
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