About Us

Saint John's Neuroscience Institute

The Saint John's Neuroscience Institute and Brain Tumor Center provide comprehensive care for patients with brain, pituitary and skull base disorders, including both benign and malignant brain tumors, skull base tumors, pituitary adenomas as well as related problems such as cranial nerve disorders (e.g. trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm), cerebrovascular disorders, pituitary hormonal failure (hypopituitarism) and cerebrospinal fluid leaks.

Mission

The Saint John's Neuroscience Institute is based on three core competencies:

     •   Innovative clinical care focused on minimally invasive approaches

     •   The development and harnessing of evolving biopharmacological and biotechnology

     •   The dissemination of knowledge through national and international education

The mission of the Insitute is to deliver the best available care today and define and teach the care of tomorrow.

Multidisciplinary Care

Specialists in Neurosurgery, Endocrinology, Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Head & Neck Surgery and Neuro-Ophthalmology offer a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of brain, pituitary and skull base disorders.

With expertise in  minimally invasive keyhole   and  endonasal surgery,  stereotactic radiation treatment, cutting-edge cancer treatments and hormone replacement therapy, we provide individualized care for brain tumors. 

We also provide treatment for trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm with microvascular decompression and non-surgical treatments.

Research & Education

Through collaboration with the John Wayne Cancer Institute and Saint John’s Health Center, the physicians at the Neuroscience Institute conduct translational research, clinical trials, continuing medical education, neurosurgical fellowship training and provide patient education and support.  Learn More >>