Overview
Michael Okun is a Neurologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Okun is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 641 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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3009 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
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 Okun
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Okun?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael Okun by calling their office at 352-294-5400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael Okun a top-rated expert for Movement Disorders?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Okun is classified as an Elite expert for Movement Disorders, 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 Okun specialize in?
While Dr. Michael Okun is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Essential Tremor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Michael Okun participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael Okun has published 639 articles and abstracts on conditions like Movement Disorders. You can view a list of Dr. Michael Okun's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael Okun accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael Okun accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 352-294-5400 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
- Elite
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Okun isElite. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Okun isElite. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Essential TremorDr. Okun isElite. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Movement DisordersDr. Okun isElite. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Okun isElite. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Tourette SyndromeDr. Okun isElite. Learn about Tourette Syndrome.
- Distinguished
- DysarthriaDr. Okun isDistinguished. Learn about Dysarthria.
- Focal DystoniaDr. Okun isDistinguished. Learn about Focal Dystonia.
- Progressive Supranuclear PalsyDr. Okun isDistinguished. Learn about Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy AtypicalDr. Okun isDistinguished. Learn about Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical.
- Supranuclear OphthalmoplegiaDr. Okun isDistinguished. Learn about Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia.
- TorticollisDr. Okun isDistinguished. Learn about Torticollis.
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- Acute Cerebellar AtaxiaDr. Okun isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.
- Benign Essential Blepharospasm
- Brown SyndromeDr. Okun isAdvanced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- ChoreaDr. Okun isAdvanced. Learn about Chorea.
- Corticobasal DegenerationDr. Okun isAdvanced. Learn about Corticobasal Degeneration.
- DementiaDr. Okun isAdvanced. Learn about Dementia.
- Experienced
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Okun isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- ApraxiaDr. Okun isExperienced. Learn about Apraxia.
- Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Okun isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Cerebellar Multiple System AtrophyDr. Okun isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.