Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I arrange a consultation?

To arrange a consultation with Dr. Kelly, Dr. Kassam or one of our other specialists, please call the BTC office (310-582-7450) or e-mail us with an inquiry (neuroscience@newstjohns.org).
Please provide us with your most recent relevant medical records including diagnostic imaging (e.g., MRI, CT), blood tests and prior consultations.  download an appointment checklist 

Request a medical review from our multidisciplinary team.Your information can be faxed, emailed or mailed to our office as shown below.

If some tests have not been done, our Clinical Coordinators Maribel Leyva and Maricela Sandoval can help you arrange these as well.
Maribel Leyva Leyvam@jwci.org or Maricela Sandoval Sandovalm@jwci.org.  
Coordinators, Brain Tumor Center & Neuroscience Institute

Saint John's Health Center

John Wayne Canter Institute
Daniel F. Kelly, M.D & Amin B. Kassam, M.D.
Saint John's Health Center
2121 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Phone: (310) 582-7450
Fax: (310) 582-7495
www.brain-tumor.org 

What do I need to bring to my appointment

Appointment instructions - please bring the following:
Your most recent relevant imaging (e.g. MRI and/or CT scans) on CD or on film.(This is not essential if these studies were performed at Saint John’s Health Center) Your most recent relevant blood and/or tests. (This is not essential if your laboratory studies were performed at Saint John’s Health Center or UCLA Medical Center).
Prior medical records and consultations from your referring physician, unless you have confirmation that they have already been faxed to (310) 582-7495. Your medical insurance card(s). If your insurance is not accepted by our medical group, or if we do not have written authorization on file, you will be asked to sign a waiver stating that you will be financially responsible should the insurance company deny our claim. If you have HMO Insurance: Please be sure to bring your “Letter of Authorization” from your HMO. If you are scheduled to see more than one doctor, you will need an authorization for both appointments.

 Appointment Instructions-What to bring  

Important Patient Forms

All forms are available to download  

Appointment Information
Appointment Instructions - What to Bring   
New Patient Questionnaire  

Record Release Form   

Pre-Operative Information

Surgery Instructions 

Discharge & Post Operative
Discharge Instructions for Expanded Endonasal Surgery 

Discharge Instructions for  Craniotomy   

Maps & Directions to Neuroscience Institute at Saint John's Health Center

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Parking Information & Main Hospital Entry

Main Entry
The main entrance is through the valet parking on the north side of Santa Monica Boulevard just west of 23rd Street. There also is an emergency entrance in the back of the hospital, off Arizona through the new Emergency Department. Limited short-term parking is available for patient drop-off. A friendly concierge will greet you and direct you to the main entrance to the hospital through the Chan Soon-Shiong Center for Life Sciences.
The permanent entrance to the front of the Howard Keck Center will be open in the coming months after the old hospital structures are demolished. 
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How to contact Dr. Kelly and Dr. Kassam

Offices of Daniel F. Kelly, M.D. and Amin B. Kassam, M.D.
Saint John's Health Center
2121 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Phone: (310) 582-7450
Fax: (310) 582-7495 
Email us 

 

How do I request a medical review?

Submit your case to our multi-disciplinary team.

Download patient check list and cover sheet  

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