Providence Saint John’s Health Center is a nationally recognized 266-bed hospital distinguished for its excellence in neurological and spine care through its renowned Neuroscience and Spine Institutes. In partnership with the Santa Monica-based Pacific Neuroscience Institute, the program unites leading specialists in neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, neuro-ophthalmology, head and neck surgery, neurointerventional radiology and behavioral health to deliver truly comprehensive care. The Spine Center utilizes robotic-assisted and minimally invasive techniques, supported by O-arm imaging and Stealth Navigation, to ensure optimal precision, faster recovery and superior long-term outcomes, while maintaining some of the lowest readmission rates in the region. Innovative initiatives such as the hospital’s spine preoperative education program empower patients with knowledge and confidence before surgery, reducing anxiety and improving recovery experiences. Providence Saint John’s also excels in advanced treatments across its subspecialty centers, including the Brain Tumor Center, Eye, Ear & Skull Base Center and the Movement Disorders Center, all recognized for exceptional results and pioneering therapies like deep brain stimulation and keyhole surgery. Recent breakthroughs include performing California’s first CONVIVO intraoperative confocal microscopy procedure for real-time brain tumor visualization and leading clinical trials like the “Placebo-controlled Efficacy of iNPH Shunting” study on shunt surgery for idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus. Providence Saint John’s Health Center has earned the American Heart Association’s “Gold Plus Target Stroke Elite Award” since 2019.
