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Meet our Team

Contact Your Cancer Support Team Saint John's: A Legacy of Care Excellence - 30 Major Healthcare Awards for 2023 and 2024
Meet our Team Contact Your Cancer Support Team Saint John's: A Legacy of Care Excellence - 30 Major Healthcare Awards for 2023 and 2024
Cancer Support Meet our Team

Supportive and Palliative Care

Dr. Melanie Goldfarb - Radiofrequency Ablation RFA - Saint Johns Cancer Institute

Melanie Goldfarb, MD, MSc, FACS, FACE

Professor of Surgery

Shanthi Gowrinathan, MD - Psychiatrist

Shanthi Gowrinathan, MD

Director of Psycho-Oncology and Cancer Support Services

brian madden

Brian Madden, M.D.

Supportive and Palliative Care

karen petterson

Karen Hsu Patterson, MSN, FNP-C, ACHPN

Nurse Practitioner

Oncology Social Work

Joseph Greenberg, L.C.S.W.

Joseph Greenberg, LCSW, OSW-C

Oncology Clinical Social Worker

Caroline Sarafin

Caroline Sarafin, LCSW

Oncology Clinical Social Worker

Chantal Herrera, MSW

Social Worker

Genetics

Ora Karp Gordon, M.D., M.S., FACMGG

Ora Karp Gordon, MD, MS, FACMGG

Executive Director of Cancer Services, Saint John's Cancer Institute & Disney Family Cancer Center

Richard Frieder, M.D.

Richard Frieder, M.D.

Genetics

Performance Therapy

diana garrett

Diana Garrett, P.T., D.P.T., O.C.S., C.L.T., C.S.C.S.

Physical Therapist

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Susan Fu, P.T., D.P.T., O.C.S., A.T.C., C.S.C.S.

Physical Therapist

Carole Kishi

Carole Kishi, P.T., D.P.T., C.L.T.

Physical Therapist

Nutrition

Anabelle Ahdoot, M.S., R.D., C.D.E.

Anabelle Ahdoot, M.S., R.D., C.D.E.

Clinical Dietitian

Jensine Yang, M.S., R.D., C.N.S.C.

Clinical Dietitian

Jane Cook, R.D.

Registered Dietitian

Leah Carson

Administrative Assistant

Supportive Care Research

Marlon Garzo Saria, PhD, RN, AOCNS, FAAN

Marlon Garzo Saria, PhD, RN, AOCNS, FAAN

Assistant Professor of Neurosciences

Spiritual Care

Rev. Dan Hudson

Manager, Spiritual Care

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About Saint John’s Cancer Institute

Saint John’s Cancer Institute is a renowned research facility dedicated to advanced therapeutics, translational science, and best practices. We support fellowships and clinical trials, collaborating with industry and academic partners worldwide.

Administrative Office & Research Center:
2200 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Cancer Clinic:
Providence Saint John’s Health Center
2121 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404

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