Overview
Dr. Crystal J. Jicha is a board-certified UCI Health neurologist who specializes in headaches and facial pain disorders, including migraines, cluster headaches, occipital neuralgia, trigeminal neuralgia, low- and high-pressure headaches.She is skilled in treatment procedures that include nerve blocks, trigger point injections, sphenopalatine ganglion blocks and Botox.Jicha earned her medical degree at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in Lexington. She completed a residency in neurology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center in New York City, where she served as chief resident. She then completed fellowship training in headache and facial pain at Montefiore Medical Center.Her research and professional interests include women's health, patient advocacy and healthcare for underserved populations.
Dr. Jicha is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Headache, and Familial Hemiplegic Migraine.
Dr. Jicha is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
101 The City Drive South, Building 30, Orange, CA 92868
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Jicha has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Crystal J. Jicha
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Crystal J. Jicha?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Crystal J. Jicha by calling their office at 714-880-7812. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Crystal J. Jicha a top-rated expert for Migraine?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Crystal J. Jicha is classified as an Advanced expert for Migraine, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Crystal J. Jicha specialize in?
While Dr. Crystal J. Jicha is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Headache. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Crystal J. Jicha participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Crystal J. Jicha has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Migraine. You can view a list of Dr. Crystal J. Jicha's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Crystal J. Jicha accept my insurance?
Dr. Crystal J. Jicha accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-880-7812 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- MigraineDr. Jicha isAdvanced. Learn about Migraine.
- Migraine with Brainstem AuraDr. Jicha isAdvanced. Learn about Migraine with Brainstem Aura.
- Experienced
- Cluster HeadacheDr. Jicha isExperienced. Learn about Cluster Headache.
- Familial Hemiplegic MigraineDr. Jicha isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hemiplegic Migraine.
- HeadacheDr. Jicha isExperienced. Learn about Headache.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Jicha isExperienced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Pseudotumor Cerebri SyndromeDr. Jicha isExperienced. Learn about Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome.
- Tension HeadacheDr. Jicha isExperienced. Learn about Tension Headache.