Overview
Michelle Paff is a Neurosurgery provider in Orange, California. Dr. Paff is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Bulging Fontanelles, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Thalamotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 35 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
101 The City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868
19200 Jamboree Rd Ste 4200, Irvine, CA 92612
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.
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
Marvin Bergsneider is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bergsneider is highly rated in 39 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty.
UCI Health
Jefferson Chen is a Neurosurgery provider in Orange, California. Dr. Chen is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michelle Paff
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michelle Paff?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michelle Paff by calling their office at 714-880-7812. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michelle Paff a top-rated expert for Thalamotomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michelle Paff is classified as an Advanced expert for Thalamotomy, 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. Michelle Paff specialize in?
While Dr. Michelle Paff is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Thalamotomy, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Bulging Fontanelles. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Michelle Paff participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michelle Paff has published 35 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thalamotomy. You can view a list of Dr. Michelle Paff's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michelle Paff accept my insurance?
Dr. Michelle Paff accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-880-7812 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
- Bulging FontanellesDr. Paff isAdvanced. Learn about Bulging Fontanelles.
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Paff isAdvanced. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- ThalamotomyDr. Paff isAdvanced. Learn about Thalamotomy.
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Paff isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- ApoplexyDr. Paff isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- AstrocytomaDr. Paff isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Brain AbscessDr. Paff isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Paff isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
