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Dr. Santosh Kesari, MD

Dr. Santosh Kesari, MD

Neurology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Santosh Kesari, MD is a neurologist in Santa Monica, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Providence Saint John's Health Center and Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

2121 Santa Monica Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90404
Telehealth available

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Dr. Kesari's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kesari

4.7
13 ratings, 8 with a written review
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Amazing doctor and staff
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 22, 2021
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Dr. Kesari, and his PA, Minh, are absolutely amazing. They are an incredible team who totally challenge the standard of care for every single patient and go above and beyond. I've been treated by them for over a year since my surgery to partially remove a brain tumor. Their out-of-the-box creative thinking and their ability to safely navigate cutting-edge medicine has allowed me to far exceed the results of standard of care for my situation. Thank you Dr. Kesari & Minh!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Max – Jun 06, 2021
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Dr Kesari hols a Ph.d and MD. He is my husbands primary brain cancer doctor. He saved my husband. Not just through his knowledge of how to treat aggressive brain cancer but supporting my husband emotionally. Dr Kesari leads a team, Dr Wagle is also on call to help me. The PAs, Min, Lucy and Judy and the the wo women who help you get through to them, Sabrina and Nancy.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Monya Laurent – Jun 12, 2020
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If I could give this man negative stars I would . Do not trust this Dr. he will give you false hope, and not to benefit you but to benefit him. He cares about one thing, and one thing only...himself. He doesn't care how he gets what he needs to benefit his research or what it does to his patients, his only goal is to get what he needs. Even the doctors who work at other hospitals but work closely with him have stated he makes absolutely false promises. It's so concerning because those who are su
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Dexter in Long Beach, CA – Jun 16, 2018
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Dr Kesari is a superior clinician researcher,and human being. He takes on patients who are facing dire obstacles in order to survive. My husband rudy Metzger is one of those people. He was given three months to live back in November of 2010. We are starting out eighth year under the care of this wonderful physician. It’s so very important to have absolute trust in the doctor who is going to be directing the treatment and compassionate care of you or your loved one. he is the absolute best
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Shirley metzger in Carlsbad ca – Jan 11, 2018
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Dr. Kesari and his entire team went above and beyond to personally take care of my mother. They fought for weeks to get her access to the best innovative treatment for her glioblastoma, after we were given little hope. Dr. Kesari gives patients his phone number, and he always responds right away on email, which is a relief! We were glad to find a proactive doctor who is open-minded and positive. He is the best, and we are so grateful to have him and his staff on our medical team!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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CA – Oct 22, 2017
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Had Glioblastoma removed in Dec. 2015 -- he's been my oncologist ever since -- I am doing well -- strong and healthy -- Dr. Kesari is very creative in his approach and also very caring -- he did testing to determine protein in my tumor so we could maximize my care -- currently using special vaccine designed for my type of tumor. Has prescribed drugs to round out my care beyond normal radiation and oral chemo. Very much recommend him for anyone with a Glioblastoma.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Los Angeles, CA – Oct 06, 2016
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Dr Kesari is one of the most caring doctors I have known. He really cares about his patients and really tries to find treatments to help them. He has been remarkably persistent in dealing with my insurance to get me approved for treatment that I need. He coordinates my care with some of my other doctors and they have even commented on how much he is trying to help caring he is. His staff is equally as nice and helpful. I'm honored to have Dr. Kesari as my doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Susan in Santa Monica, CA – Jun 08, 2016
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biography

Dr. Santosh Kesari is a board-certified neurologist and neuro-oncologist and is currently Chair, Department of Translational Neuro-Oncology and Neurotherapeutics, John Wayne Cancer Institute. He is also Director of Neuro-Oncology, Providence Saint...read more
  • Neurology

  • Headache Management

  • Medical Oncology

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  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2000
  • University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1996
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
Neurology
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    Locations

    Practice

    Providence Saint John's Health Center2121 Santa Monica Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90404
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
    • Directions
    Office5215 Torrance Blvd Ste 300 Torrance, CA 90503
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    • Hours
      • Mon: open 24 hours
      • Tue: open 24 hours
      • Wed: open 24 hours
      • Thu: open 24 hours
      • Fri: open 24 hours
      • Sat: open 24 hours
      • Sun: open 24 hours
    • Directions

    Practice

    Gynecologic Oncology Program at St. Joseph Hospital1000 W La Veta Ave Fl 1 Orange, CA 92868
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    John Wayne Cancer Institute Clinical Laboratory2200 Santa Monica Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90404
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