Dr. Amin Kassam has a unique experience in microvascular decompression for the four most common cranial nerve disorders:
• Hemifacial Spasm
• Trigeminal Neuralgia
• Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia
• Geniculate Neuralgia
Over the last decade, Dr. Kassam led the Cranial Nerve Disorders Center at the Unversity of Pittsbury. Under his tenure, the Center performed over 1,000 microvascular decompressions. Dr. Kassam has built an international practice with patients from all over the world.  With his relocation to Saint John’s Health Center, Dr. Kassam provides patients on the West Coast with one of the nation’s largest experiences in  microvascular decompression . With his interest in minimally invasive brain surgery , Dr. Kassam has focused on progressively making the procedure less invasive using smaller keyhole approaches (retromastoid approach) and endoscopic visualization when appropriate. 
 

Breakthrough Medicine

Dr. Kassam’s extensive experience resulted in  critical publications  to better understand the relationship of the vessels and nerves and determine the outcomes of  microvascular decompression . This work has been considered as some of the defining data in the management of cranial nerve disorders.

Inspired Healing

Embedded in the mission of Saint John’s Health Center is our commitment to providing leading-edge medicine with unwavering compassion and personalized care. For more than 65 years, the physicians and employees of Saint John’s Health Center have focused on our healing ministry. Founded on a deep commitment to meeting the health needs of our community, Saint John’s has grown into a nationally recognized center of medical excellence. The opening of the Howard Keck Center is the capstone that completes the New Saint John’s. Take a virtual tour