Overview
Melissa Houser is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California.
Dr. Houser is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, X-Linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism, and Oppenheim Dystonia.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
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- EPO
- HMO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melissa Houser
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa Houser?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa Houser by calling their office at 858-299-2984. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa Houser a top-rated expert for Parkinson's Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa Houser is classified as an Distinguished expert for Parkinson's Disease, 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. Melissa Houser specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa Houser is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and X-Linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Melissa Houser participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Houser has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Parkinson's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa Houser's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melissa Houser accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa Houser accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-299-2984 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
- Distinguished
- Movement DisordersDr. Houser isDistinguished. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Houser isDistinguished. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Advanced
- Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency
- Dopa-Responsive DystoniaDr. Houser isAdvanced. Learn about Dopa-Responsive Dystonia.
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Houser isAdvanced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Dry MouthDr. Houser isAdvanced. Learn about Dry Mouth.
- Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia
- Myoclonus-DystoniaDr. Houser isAdvanced. Learn about Myoclonus-Dystonia.
- Experienced
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Houser isExperienced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Houser isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Cramp-Fasciculation SyndromeDr. Houser isExperienced. Learn about Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.
- DysarthriaDr. Houser isExperienced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- Essential TremorDr. Houser isExperienced. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Focal DystoniaDr. Houser isExperienced. Learn about Focal Dystonia.