Expertise in
29
conditions
Expertise in
29
conditions
101 East Valencia Mesa Drive, 
Fullerton, CA 

Overview

Michael Muhonen is a General Surgeon and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Fullerton, California.

Dr. Muhonen is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Sunken Fontanelles, Bulging Fontanelles, and Endovascular Embolization.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Muhonen is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurosurgery
General Surgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Providence St. Joseph Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

101 East Valencia Mesa Drive, Fullerton, CA 92835

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Muhonen 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.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

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. Michael G. Muhonen

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael G. Muhonen?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael G. Muhonen by calling their office at 714-734-3280. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Michael G. Muhonen a top-rated expert for Hydrocephalus?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael G. Muhonen is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hydrocephalus, 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. Michael G. Muhonen specialize in?

While Dr. Michael G. Muhonen is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Hydrocephalus, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, and Sunken Fontanelles. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Michael G. Muhonen participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Michael G. Muhonen has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hydrocephalus. You can view a list of Dr. Michael G. Muhonen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Michael G. Muhonen accept my insurance?

Dr. Michael G. Muhonen accepts most major insurance plans, including Medicaid and UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-734-3280 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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