I help women defeat gynecologic cancers using robotic surgery, precision cancer therapies, complementary holistic natural support towards thriving in survivorship
Gynecologic oncology treatment options including robotic surgery, cutting edge targeted treatments and integrative natural support frame the practice of Dr. Steven Vasilev MD at the Gynecologic Oncology Institute located in Santa Monica, California @ John Wayne Cancer Institute and Providence Saint John's Health Center : StevenVasilevMD.com
Yes, Dr. Steven A. Vasilev is accepting new patients at this office.
2121 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Dr. Vasilev is the only physician quadruple board certified in Ob-Gyn, Gynecologic Oncology and Integrative & Holistic Medicine in the United States.
He is an accomplished oncologic and robotic surgeon and has trained hundreds of fellows and residents. Currently, he serves as Medical Director of Integrative Medicine and Integrative Gynecologic Oncology at Providence Saint John's Health Center, Professor at John Wayne Cancer Institute in Santa Monica, California and is Clinical Professor at UCLA.
Since completion of his fellowship training in Gynecologic Oncology at the USC Kenneth Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center he has been recognized as a surgical innovator, minimally invasive surgery pioneer, and thought leader. He has held multiple leadership positions and been on the faculties of Kaiser Permanente, City of Hope, UC Irvine, USC, and UCLA. Dr. Vasilev has been involved in running research programs at multiple sites since 1977.
He is a sought-after speaker, has authored over 90 publications, abstracts, book chapters and is the author-editor of a gynecologic oncology textbook and a popular book on integrative oncology. His research is in surgical innovation, novel cancer therapies, and integrative & complementary health.
He is an active member of multiple medical societies and has been nationally listed in "Best Doctors" for 16 years.Dr. Vasilev holds an MBA from UCLA, with training in, and work history of, process improvement in health care organizational change using tools like Lean Six-Sigma and TOC.
As a gynecologic oncologist in California, Dr. Vasilev is trained to diagnose, treat and manage cancers of the reproductive system in women. This can include preventive care, diagnostic services to determine the type and stage of cancer, the creation of a customized treatment plan, and surgical operations to remove the cancerous areas, when determined to be medically necessary.
Dr. Steven Vasilev, an OB/GYN near Santa Monica, CA, offers primary & specialty care for the reproductive system in two converging fields of medicine: obstetrics & gynecology. Obstetrics is the term for women's care while in the prenatal & expectant states, while gynecology refers to the care for general women's health in a non-pregnant state. OB/GYNs can diagnose, treat and manage a great deal of problems. They may serve as primary care physicians for women.
Pathologists are medical doctors who specialize in researching, studying, diagnosing and treating a wide range of diseases and disorders. General pathologists study tissues, blood, and fluid samples from patients, allowing for more precise diagnoses and earlier, potentially life-saving interventions. Subspecialties of pathology include forensic pathology or anatomical pathology, among others.
Keck School of Medicine of USC
MD • Alpha Omega Alpha
LA County USC • Los Angeles, CA
Residency in OBGYN / Obstetrics & Gynecology
• 1984 - 1988
Norris Cancer Center USC • Los Angeles, California
Fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology
• 1988 - 1990
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Best Doctors
2001-2017