Santosh Kesari, MD
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Pacific Neuroscience Institute
2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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About Santosh Kesari
Santosh Kesari, M.D., Ph.D., is a board-certified neurologist and neuro-oncologist. He serves as director of neuro-oncology at Providence Saint John’s Health Center and chair of the Department of Translational Neuro-oncology and Neurotherapeutics at Saint John’s Cancer Institute. A physician and scientist, Dr. Kesari specializes in personalized medicine for patients with malignant brain tumors. His experience in precision therapeutic strategies targets brain tumors at the molecular level to eliminate the disease. Dr. Kesari’s research efforts have focused on cancer stem cells, their role in the formation of brain tumors and their resistance to treatment. His goal is to advance neurological medicine by developing targeted drugs to eradicate brain tumors. He has more than 200 publications, including original articles, reviews, editorials, books and clinical communications. Dr. Kesari has received countless awards and recognition throughout his medical career, and he was named one of America’s Top Doctors by Castle Connolly.
Areas of Expertise
Neuro-Oncology
Brigham & Women's Hospital
2003
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
2000
University of Pennsylvania
1999
Massachusetts General Hospital
2006
- National Board of Physicians and Surgeons, Neurology
- United Council for Neurologic Suspecialties, Neurology
- United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties UCNS, Neuro Oncology
- United Council of Neurologic Subspecialties UCNS, Neurology
- United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties, Neuro Oncology
Saint John’s Health Center Cancer Clinic – Santa Monica
Mission Hospital Leonard Cancer Institute - Mission Viejo
Providence Saint John's Health Center
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance
Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance Cancer Services
Providence St. Jude Medical Center
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Dr. Kesari and his staff offer the highest level of care, and we are deeply grateful.
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Excellent clinician. Terrific knowledge
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I have never had a bad experience with this provider This doctor (Kesari and his team are excellent)They provide the best care a patient could have
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Dr Kesari and his team are amazing.
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Dr. Kesari was very professional and put me at ease before taking the next step in this difficult journey. I very much appreciated his advice.
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He was grumpy this time. He asked me why I scheduled an appointment in a condescending way.
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