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Pacific Neuroscience Institute Comprehensive Neurological Care, All in One Place, Focused on You. Our Linktree: https://shorturl.at/QIKQa We are a site for several clinical trials.

The Pacific Neuroscience Institute located at the John Wayne Cancer Institute and Providence Saint John's Health Center specializes in the treatment and care of patients with pituitary, brain and skull base tumors and other neurological disorders. Founded by Dr. Daniel Kelly, PNI emphasizes patient specific care with leading-edge minimally invasive surgical techniques and instrumentation. Our Research Center collaborates closely with scientists at the John Wayne Cancer Institute conducting research in basic science, preclinical research and translational research studies. Education is a high priority at our institute, where we train top surgical fellows in endoscopic and minimally invasive surgery. We also routinely participate in community outreach programs at local and national circles.

Join us next Tuesday, August 11 at 12:30 PM PST for PNI Neuroscience Grand Rounds.Michael Yong, MD, MPH, MBA, will prese...
08/07/2026

Join us next Tuesday, August 11 at 12:30 PM PST for PNI Neuroscience Grand Rounds.

Michael Yong, MD, MPH, MBA, will present, moderated by Walavan Sivakumar, MD, and Jian Guan, MD.

This month’s Grand Rounds includes CME credit. Please be sure to sign in using your full name to receive credit.

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When 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan suffered a concussion, it brought renewed attention to how complex and individual br...
08/07/2026

When 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan suffered a concussion, it brought renewed attention to how complex and individual brain recovery can be.

Walavan Sivakumar, MD, Director of Neurosurgery at PNI-South Bay, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center and neurosurgeon at Pacific Neuroscience Institute, explains why concussion recovery has no standard timeline and what patients and families should understand about the healing process. Read the full feature at sports.yahoo.com/articles/49ers-kyle-shanahan-built-career-012613842.html.

A five-star review for Omid Mehdizadeh, MD, otolaryngologist and laryngologist at Pacific Neuroscience Institute."Dr. Me...
08/06/2026

A five-star review for Omid Mehdizadeh, MD, otolaryngologist and laryngologist at Pacific Neuroscience Institute.

"Dr. Mehdizadeh was incredibly thorough and got to the root of my chronic sinus issues. Seven years later, I've only had one sinus infection since becoming his patient. Every experience has been professional, insightful, and met with top notch care."

Learn more at pacificneuro.org/mehdizadeh.

08/05/2026

Dopamine cell replacement therapy is emerging as one of the most promising areas of Parkinson's disease research in 2026, with phase three clinical trials now enrolling patients.

In this PNI Minute, Melita Petrossian, MD, movement disorder specialist at Pacific Neuroscience Institute, explains the difference between lab-derived dopamine cells and those developed from a patient's own stem cells, and what early trial results suggest about motor function improvement and brain dopamine levels.

Watch at youtube.com/watch?v=qhiM6xAuFv8

08/05/2026

August is Neurosurgical Awareness Month. Throughout the month, Pacific Neuroscience Institute will be spotlighting the specialists behind our brain tumor program.

We begin with Daniel F. Kelly, MD, a Founder and the Director of Pacific Neuroscience Institute and one of the most experienced minimally invasive brain and pituitary tumor surgeons in the country.

Learn more about Dr. Kelly and the conditions he treats at pacificneuro.org/kelly.

Registration is open for the August sessions of PNI's Virtual Support Group for Dementia Caregivers, hosted by the Brain...
08/04/2026

Registration is open for the August sessions of PNI's Virtual Support Group for Dementia Caregivers, hosted by the Brain Wellness and Lifestyle Program at Pacific Neuroscience Institute.

Claudia Wong, FNP-BC, Dementia Nurse Practitioner, and Sarah Krystkowiak, Brain Coach, lead weekly Wednesday sessions from 3 to 4 PM PT, offering expert support, education, and community for caregivers at every stage.

Register at bit.ly/SupportGroup2026

As GLP-1 medications become increasingly common, questions are emerging about their potential effects beyond weight loss...
08/03/2026

As GLP-1 medications become increasingly common, questions are emerging about their potential effects beyond weight loss, including rare vision complications.

Howard R. Krauss, MD, surgical neuro-ophthalmologist at Pacific Neuroscience Institute, shares his expert perspective on what patients and clinicians should know.

Read the full feature at shorturl.at/XuOYq

We're launching another season of the Think Neuro Podcast! New episodes are releasing every Wednesday this month, featur...
08/03/2026

We're launching another season of the Think Neuro Podcast! New episodes are releasing every Wednesday this month, featuring expert conversations on brain health, neuroscience, and neurological care from the specialists at Pacific Neuroscience Institute. Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen.

Find us at shorturl.at/vXfh6

Havana Syndrome has puzzled medical experts since reports first emerged among diplomats and government personnel around ...
07/31/2026

Havana Syndrome has puzzled medical experts since reports first emerged among diplomats and government personnel around the world. What do doctors actually know about it?

Omid Mehdizadeh, MD, otolaryngologist at Pacific Neuroscience Institute, shares his perspective on this mysterious neurological condition and what current research suggests about its origins and effects.

Read the full feature at shorturl.at/ExFxy

Dr. Judy Benjamin, 82, is walking 650 miles across England after reversing symptoms of Alzheimer's disease guided by the...
07/31/2026

Dr. Judy Benjamin, 82, is walking 650 miles across England after reversing symptoms of Alzheimer's disease guided by the personalized ReCODE Protocol developed by Dale Bredesen, MD, of Pacific Neuroscience Institute.

Dr. Bredesen comments on her story and what it reflects about the potential of precision medicine approaches to cognitive decline.

Read the full feature at shorturl.at/29P70.

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