Being diagnosed with a brain tumor can be an overwhelming life event. At the Brain Tumor Center, we provide comprehensive, compassionate care for patients with all types of brain tumors. We also provide patient support and education, as well as facilitate psychosocial referrals.
We treat all types of brain tumors, including gliomas (astrocytoma, glioblastoma multiforme, oligodendroglioma), meningioma, craniopharyngioma, hemangioblastoma and metastatic brain tumors as well as skull base tumors including clival chordomas, sphenoid sinus carcinomas and olfactory neuroblastomas.
The specific treatment recommended depends on tumor type and location as well as general health status. For many types of brain tumors, surgical removal alone may be sufficient while for others, Chemotherapy and/or Radiotherapy (Radiosurgery or Stereotactic Radiotherapy) may also be needed. For patients with malignant or aggressive tumors, we work closely with our colleagues in and Neuro-Oncology, Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology to provide the optimal treatment plan.
Our expert team
| Daniel F. Kelly, MD |
Neurosurgery |
| Chester Griffiths, MD |
Head & Neck Surgery |
| Robert Wollman, MD, Lisa Chaiken, MD |
Radiation Oncology |
| Omid Hamid, MD |
Neuro-Oncology |
| Angeles Clinic & Santa Monica Hematology-Oncology |
Medical Oncology |
| Howard Krauss, MD |
Neuro-Ophthalmology |
| Pejman Cohan, MD |
Endocrinology |
| George Teitelbaum, MD |
Interventional Neuro-Radiology |
| David Krasne, MD, Yuki Takasumi, MD |
Neuropathology |
Our Center Director, Dr. Daniel Kelly has one of the largest experiences in Minimally Invasive Brain Tumor removal including Keyhole Approaches and Endonasal Endoscopic Surgery.
We also conduct Quality Of Life Studies and Tumor Biomarker Studies. We have also recently launched a metastatic brain tumor initiative aimed at gaining a better understanding of how metastatic cancer gains entry into the brain and how such tumors can best be treated.
For a consultation or second opinion with Dr. Kelly or one of our other specialists, please call 310-582-7450 or e-mail us with an inquiry (braintumor@stjohns.org).
Click here for Appointment Instructions and New Patient Questionnaire. Please provide us with your most recent relevant medical records including diagnostic imaging (e.g., MRI, CT), blood tests and prior consultations. If some tests have not been done, we can help you arrange these as well. Your information can be faxed to 310-582-7495 or mailed to:
Daniel F. Kelly MD
Director, Brain Tumor Center
Saint John’s Health Center
John Wayne Cancer Institute
2200 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica CA, 90404 Phone: 310-582-7450
Fax: 310-582-7495
Email: kellyd@jwci.org