The Pacific Neuroscience Institute® (PNI®) is seeking to hire a full-time board certified/board eligible fellowship-trained neuro-oncologist to work within PNI Medical Group and at Saint John’s Cancer Institute. The position offers a blend of clinical neuro-oncology and clinical trial oversight for patients with malignant and benign brain tumors. The selected candidate will join and work closely with our current neuro-oncologists Dr. Naveed Wagle and Dr. Jose Carrillo.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a neuro-oncologist with a strong clinical and research interest in brain tumor treatment and research. The PNI Brain Tumor Center faculty have extensive expertise in the neurosurgical and medical management of patients with all types of malignant and benign brain tumors, including a long academic track record in conducting industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical trials for patients with gliomas, metastatic brain tumors, chordomas and other uncommon brain tumors.  Interested candidates should have demonstrated clinical expertise and an academic track record in neuro-oncology clinical trials.

PNI Medical Group has a professional services agreement with Providence Health with its main neuroscience clinics at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, CA with a second major clinic at Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center in Torrance, CA. PNI® encompasses nine Centers of Excellence that include 36 physicians across 10 specialties, 14 advanced practice providers, and 6 PhDs. Many of the PNI faculty are also faculty at Saint John’s Cancer Institute (saintjohnscancer.org ), also based at Saint John’s Health Center.

PNI® has an active teaching program for undergraduate and graduate students and a robust CME program as well as a long-standing patient education effort in brain tumors and brain health. Providence Health provides strong brain tumor support services including nurse navigators, advance practice providers, social workers, and support groups.

For additional information on this opportunity, please email your CV and a letter of interest to:

Daniel Kelly, M.D.

Director, Pacific Neuroscience Institute®    

Professor of Neurosurgery, St. John’s Cancer Institute  

Providence Saint John’s Health Center          

dkelly@pacificneuro.org  

Naveed Wagle, MD

Neuro-Oncology, Pacific Neuroscience Institute

Associate Professor of Neuro-Oncology 

Providence Saint John’s Health Center

naveed.wagle@providence.org 

About Pacific Neuroscience Institute

The Pacific Neuroscience Institute provides state-of-the-art care with a focus on minimally invasive surgical and interventional techniques, as well as novel targeted therapies that aim to restore and maintain quality of life. In collaboration with the Saint John’s Cancer Institute, PNI is also focused on translational research and clinical trials as well as fellowship education and continuing medical education. Our physicians work side by side with our scientists to formulate real-time personalized treatments and therapies for our patients ensuring that they are receiving the highest and most advanced levels of care.

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