Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions
UCI Health
101 The City Dr S, 
Orange, CA 

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.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Uci Health-Orange

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UCI Health
101 The City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868
Other Locations
Office
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.


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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.

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