Overview
Michael Muhonen is a General Surgeon and a Neurosurgery provider in Fullerton, California. Dr. Muhonen is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Sunken Fontanelles, Bulging Fontanelles, and Endovascular Embolization. Dr. Muhonen is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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.
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.
1 Clinical Trials
USC Brain Tumor Center
Gabriel Zada, MD, MS, FAANS is Professor of Neurological Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and a nationally recognized leader in brain tumor and skull base surgery. He serves as Surgical Director of the USC Brain Tumor Center, Co-Director of the USC Pituitary Center and Radiosurgery Center, and Vice Chair of Education for the Department of Neurosurgery. He is also Editor-in-Chief of Neurosurgical Focus, an international open-access journal of the Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group.Dr. Zada specializes in minimally invasive and endoscopic approaches to complex brain, pituitary, and skull base tumors and has performed more than 3,000 cranial operations during his career. His NIH-funded research program focuses on the genomics and epigenetics of brain and pituitary tumors, advancing precision medicine approaches in neurosurgical oncology.A prolific scholar, Dr. Zada has authored over 350 peer-reviewed publications and several textbooks in neurosurgery. Based on independent academic impact and expertise metrics, FindExpertMD ranks him the #1 neurosurgeon in California for multiple tumor (pituitary, meningioma) and skull base conditions and among the top neurosurgeons globally. Dr. Zada is highly rated in 66 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery
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Cedars-Sinai Neurosurgery-Los Angeles
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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 17 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
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.
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- Distinguished
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Muhonen isDistinguished. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- HydrocephalusDr. Muhonen isDistinguished. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Advanced
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Muhonen isAdvanced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Baller-Gerold SyndromeDr. Muhonen isAdvanced. Learn about Baller-Gerold Syndrome.
- Binder's SyndromeDr. Muhonen isAdvanced. Learn about Binder's Syndrome.
- Brain HerniationDr. Muhonen isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Brown-Sequard SyndromeDr. Muhonen isAdvanced. Learn about Brown-Sequard Syndrome.
- Bulging FontanellesDr. Muhonen isAdvanced. Learn about Bulging Fontanelles.
- Experienced
- AchondroplasiaDr. Muhonen isExperienced. Learn about Achondroplasia.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Muhonen isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AstrocytomaDr. Muhonen isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Muhonen isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Brachydactyly Mononen TypeDr. Muhonen isExperienced. Learn about Brachydactyly Mononen Type.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Muhonen isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.