A New Way Forward Using Ultrasound
Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica is proud to announce the establishment of its histotripsy program, a groundbreaking and non-invasive treatment for liver tumors. Histotripsy treatment at Saint John’s marks a significant milestone in the hospital’s commitment to leading-edge medical technology and exceptional patient care. Histotripsy, developed by HistoSonics, uses focused ultrasound waves to target and destroy tumors, offering an alternative for patients who may not be suitable candidates for traditional therapies such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.
Dr. David Tran Treats His First Histotripsy Patient.
Dr. Tran’s patient underwent the new treatment on April 15, 2025, guided by a team of cancer experts from multiple disciplines to ensure the best care for each patient’s individual needs. Dr. David Tran, director of interventional radiology at Tower Saint John’s Imaging, played a pivotal role in performing the first histotripsy procedure at Saint John’s Health Center, leading his team and supported by Dr. Paul Shin, a surgical oncology fellow at Saint John’s Cancer Institute. Dr. Jennifer Linehan, also trained on histotripsy by HistoSonics®, further explains how histotripsy works in a recent video, highlighting its promise for treating tumors in other parts of the body.
“Patients go home the same day and quickly return to normal life.”
– David N. Tran, MD
What can patients expect with histotripsy?
Dr. David Tran recaps his first histotripsy treatment.
Treatment Innovation is Revolutionizing Care
The histotripsy program at Providence Saint John’s is supported by extensive training and collaboration with experts from Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, which acquired the technology late last year. This partnership ensures that Saint John’s cancer experts are well-equipped to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients using this innovative treatment. Our long-standing reputation for embracing medical advancements and providing exceptional patient care is further solidified with the introduction of histotripsy.
Learn More About Histotripsy Now Offered at Saint John’s Health Center
Our dedicated team of experts is ready to provide you with the information and support you need throughout your entire journey.
For more details or to schedule a consultation, please call us today at (310) 582-7115. Together, we can explore the best treatment options tailored to your individual needs and continue to make progress in the fight against cancer.
- For more information about histotripsy treatment, please see Histotripsy for Liver Cancer.
- To learn more about liver cancer treatments, please see Liver Cancer Treatment.
Thank You to Our Donors!
We extend our deepest thanks for the unwavering generosity and commitment to advancing life-saving treatments and groundbreaking innovations at Saint John’s Health Center. Your invaluable and timely contributions continue to empower programs that elevate the standard of care, ensuring we can deliver the most advanced medical solutions available for our patients. From minimally invasive robotics to enhancing critical services and research, your support is transforming lives and shaping the future of healthcare every day.
“The Riordan Foundation is proud to support the introduction of the histotripsy system to Saint John’s, empowering the incredible physicians at the health center to continue providing exceptional care for all.”
– Elizabeth Gregory Riordan
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