Overview
Merveen Appu is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Madera, California.
Dr. Appu is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, and Seizures.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- HMO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
41169 Goodwin Way, Madera, CA 93636
9300 Valley Childrens Pl, Madera, CA 93636
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Appu 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
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. Merveen Appu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Merveen Appu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Merveen Appu by calling their office at 559-353-6215. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Merveen Appu a top-rated expert for Neurofibromatosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Merveen Appu is classified as an Advanced expert for Neurofibromatosis, 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. Merveen Appu specialize in?
While Dr. Merveen Appu is a Pediatric Neurology, they have specific expertise in Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Neurology.
Does Dr. Merveen Appu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Merveen Appu has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Neurofibromatosis. You can view a list of Dr. Merveen Appu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Merveen Appu accept my insurance?
Dr. Merveen Appu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 559-353-6215 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
- Absence SeizureDr. Appu isAdvanced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Epilepsy Juvenile AbsenceDr. Appu isAdvanced. Learn about Epilepsy Juvenile Absence.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure
- Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
- Juvenile Myoclonic EpilepsyDr. Appu isAdvanced. Learn about Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy.
- Legius SyndromeDr. Appu isAdvanced. Learn about Legius Syndrome.
- NeurofibromatosisDr. Appu isAdvanced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis.
- Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
- SeizuresDr. Appu isAdvanced. Learn about Seizures.
- Tuberous SclerosisDr. Appu isAdvanced. Learn about Tuberous Sclerosis.
- Tuberous Sclerosis ComplexDr. Appu isAdvanced. Learn about Tuberous Sclerosis Complex.
- Experienced
- 15q11.2 MicrodeletionDr. Appu isExperienced. Learn about 15q11.2 Microdeletion.
- Aicardi SyndromeDr. Appu isExperienced. Learn about Aicardi Syndrome.
- AphantasiaDr. Appu isExperienced. Learn about Aphantasia.
- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Appu isExperienced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Benign Rolandic EpilepsyDr. Appu isExperienced. Learn about Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.
- Corpus Callosum AgenesisDr. Appu isExperienced. Learn about Corpus Callosum Agenesis.
- Cortical DysplasiaDr. Appu isExperienced. Learn about Cortical Dysplasia.
- Distal 18q Deletion SyndromeDr. Appu isExperienced. Learn about Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome.
- EpilepsyDr. Appu isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Appu isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures
- Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration
- Hereditary Spastic ParaparesisDr. Appu isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis.
- HNRNPH2-Related DisorderDr. Appu isExperienced. Learn about HNRNPH2-Related Disorder.
- Jacobsen SyndromeDr. Appu isExperienced. Learn about Jacobsen Syndrome.
- Myoclonic EpilepsyDr. Appu isExperienced. Learn about Myoclonic Epilepsy.
- Partial SeizureDr. Appu isExperienced. Learn about Partial Seizure.
- Periventricular HeterotopiaDr. Appu isExperienced. Learn about Periventricular Heterotopia.
- Processing Deficient Progeroid Laminopathies (PDPL)
- RASopathiesDr. Appu isExperienced. Learn about RASopathies.
- Rett SyndromeDr. Appu isExperienced. Learn about Rett Syndrome.
- Spasmus NutansDr. Appu isExperienced. Learn about Spasmus Nutans.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 7Dr. Appu isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 7.
- Sunken FontanellesDr. Appu isExperienced. Learn about Sunken Fontanelles.
- Transient Tic DisorderDr. Appu isExperienced. Learn about Transient Tic Disorder.
- West SyndromeDr. Appu isExperienced. Learn about West Syndrome.