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.
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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 Neurosurgeons Inc.
Gabriel Zada, MD, MS, FAANS, FACS, is Professor of Neurological Surgery, Otolaryngology, and Physiology & Neuroscience at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and an internationally recognized leader in brain, skull base, and pituitary tumor surgery. He serves as Vice Chair of Education and Residency Program Director, Surgical Director of the USC Brain Tumor Center, and Director of the USC Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Program.Dr. Zada has performed more than 3,000 cranial operations, specializing in minimally invasive and endoscopic approaches for brain, pituitary, and skull base tumors. He completed fellowship training under Dr. Edward Laws at Harvard/Brigham and Women’s Hospital and advanced training under Dr. Paolo Cappabianca in Naples, Italy.An NIH-funded investigator, Dr. Zada has authored more than 400 peer-reviewed publications and 3 surgical textbooks. He is Editor of *Neurosurgical Focus* and President-Elect of the AANS/CNS Joint Section on Tumors. FindExpertMD ranks him the **#1 neurosurgeon in California for pituitary tumors, meningiomas, skull base neoplasms, and neuroendoscopy**. He has treated patients from around the world including Mexico, Guam, Hawaii, Europe. South America, and Canada. Dr. Zada is highly rated in 65 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Zada is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Zada is currently accepting new patients.
UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery
Marvin Bergsneider is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bergsneider is highly rated in 39 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty.
UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery
Linda Liau is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Liau is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioblastoma, and Awake Craniotomy.
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
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.
