Providence Saint John's Health Center is a destination for patients seeking the most advanced therapies and treatments for liver cancer. We are among the first in California to offer histotripsy – a revolutionary, noninvasive treatment for malignant and benign liver tumors – providing patients with a specialized, innovative approach to managing liver tumors. The histotripsy procedure has shown a 95.5%... Read More about Liver Cancer Care at Saint John's Health Center

Dr. Timothy Wilson is a board-certified urologist in Santa Monica, CA. He has vast experience with minimally invasive, laparoscopic and robotic-assisted urologic oncology. He is one of the top six surgeons in the world in terms of volume that performs robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy. He is dedicated to providing innovative medical services in a caring and professional atmosphere. He is also... Read More about Timothy G. Wilson, MD

Dr. Parvin Peddi is a board-certified oncologist in Santa Monica, CA. Dr. Peddi specializes in the treatment of breast cancer and strives to provide individualized, compassionate and cutting edge care to each one of her patients.

At Saint John’s Health Center, our Melanoma Program is committed to improving outcomes for patients with melanoma, carcinoma and other cancers. Our approach to care is holistic and provided in a comfortable and personalized patient environment while treating complex skin cancers and conditions, including melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, basal cell carcinoma, merkel cell carcinoma and soft tissue... Read More about Providence Saint John's Health Center Melanoma Program

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The Cancer Center of Southern California is dedicated to fulfilling our patients’ medical and personal needs by attending to them with the best possible cancer treatment. At our center, patients are provided with the newest and most effective experimental treatments, providing them with better outcomes.

Dr. Wolf is a hematology oncologist with a special interest in hematology and medical oncology. He is located in Santa Monica, CA.

Trevan D. Fischer is a board-certified surgical oncologist in Santa Monica, CA. Dr. Fischer was drawn to surgical oncology due to the multidisciplinary team approach to caring for patients with cancer. He feels this team approach has led to many improvements in the quality of care that cancer patients receive.

Laura B. LaRose is a hematology-oncology nurse practitioner in Santa Monica, CA. Her specialties and nursing interests include oncology, bone marrow transplantation, pain management, and palliative care. She is board certified in pain management and oncology nursing. She is committed to making a difference in the lives of others, being there for people when they are at their most vulnerable,... Read More about Laura B. LaRose, NP

Dr. Richard Essner is a board-certified surgical oncologist in Santa Monica, CA. Dr. Essner focuses on complex surgical oncology, primarily interested and care for patients with melanoma and other cutaneous (skin) cancers, and head and neck diseases.

Dr. Timothy S. Kristedja is board-certified in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology, and he also serves as a clinical instructor in oncology at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. He primarily focuses his medical practice on providing compassionate, expert and personalized care in the treatment of benign blood disorders, hematologic malignancies and solid tumors.

Anton J. Bilchik, MD, PhD, MBA, FACS, is a board-certified surgical oncologist in Santa Monica, CA. Dr. Bilchik is Professor of Surgery and Chief of Medicine at the Saint John’s Cancer Institute. He is an internationally recognized surgeon and scientist who has pioneered techniques to improve staging in colon cancer and minimally invasive approaches for liver and pancreas cancer.

Dr. Steven Vasilev focuses on women's health and gynecologic oncology healing with research-driven diagnostics, state-of-the-art cancer therapies including advanced minimally invasive robotic surgery, chemotherapy, and 21st century biologicals. This is all personalized with patient-centered holistic complementary natural support for your body and mind towards a thriving survivorship.

Cancer doesn’t care where you live or what you drive. It doesn’t consider titles or ambitions, age or ancestry. That’s why we forged a united front against cancer in Southern California. We’re fighting for the health of your families and communities with innovative cancer research, clinical trials and integrative care. We’re a stronger force against cancer together. Join us.

The Saint John's Cancer Institute at Providence Saint John’s Health Center is a cancer research institute dedicated to the understanding and curing of cancer. Our mission is accomplished through innovative clinical and laboratory research and the education of the next generation of surgical oncologists and scientists.

At Providence Saint John’s Health Center, our experienced gynecologic oncology surgeons and support staff offer comprehensive services and world-class cancer care to patients in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. We treat a wide array of cancers including, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, cervical cancer, Sarcoma, vulvar cancer and vaginal cancer. Through services such as our minimally invasive surgeries, cancer therapy and... Read More about Providence Saint John's Health Center Gynecologic Oncology

With state-of-the-art diagnostic evaluations and minimally-invasive surgical procedures, our endocrine tumor and bone disease team works with you to design a personalized cancer treatment plan that takes into account your specific needs. Saint John’s treats patients with even the most complex endocrine and adrenal cancers and conditions, including thyroid cancer and nodules, adrenal cancer, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, adrenal masses, Cushings... Read More about Providence Saint John's Health Center Endocrine Tumor and Bone Disease Program

Committed to improving outcomes for patients with gastrointestinal and pancreatic cancers, the GI Oncology Center at Saint John’s provides an unmatched range of comprehensive services and cancer treatments, all in a comfortable and enriching environment. Saint John’s treats patients with even the most complex GI cancers, including colorectal cancer, liver cancers, pancreatic cancer, stomach cancer, esophagus cancer and hepatobiliary tumors.

At Providence Saint John’s, we understand that a lung cancer diagnosis may mark your entry into a complex and daunting new world of family concerns, medical options and changes in lifelong patterns. Our team of skilled surgeons, oncologists, pathologists and nurses are here to navigate these challenges with you.

With care that meets the specific needs of every unique patient, the pioneering expertise of the Urologic Oncology Program at Saint John’s provides treatment and management of prostate, bladder, kidney and testicular and a host of other urologic cancers. Our team offers an unparalleled level of expertise and comprehensive services, all committed to improving patient outcomes in a comfortable and... Read More about Providence Saint John's Health Center Urologic Oncology Program