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    Santosh Kesari

    MD

    Santosh Kesari, MD

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    About Dr Santosh Kesari

    Bio

    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

    Specialties

    Neurology

    Focus areas

    Neurology

    Location

    Fullerton

    2151 N Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92835 Phone: (714) 446-5830 • Fax: (714) 992-3037

    Orange

    1000 W La Veta Ave, Orange, CA 92862 Phone: (714) 734-6294 • Fax: (714) 734-6231

    Newport Beach

    1 Hoag Dr Bldg47, Newport Beach, CA 92663 Phone: (949) 764-6385 • Fax: (949) 764-1882

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    Accepting new patients

    Yes

    Hoag affiliations

    Hoag Physician Partners

    Languages

    English, Telugu

    Background

    Certification

    National Board of Physicians and Surgeons

    Neurology

    Education

    Medical Education

    Medical Education, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    Internship

    Internal Medicine, Beth Israel Medical Center

    Residency

    Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital

    Fellowship

    Neuro-Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital

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