Michelle R. Hitchcock, PA
Overview
Michelle Hitchcock is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant with 23 years of experience
in orthopedic spine surgery and pain management. She obtained her bachelor’s degree
in Kinesiology with a concentration in Physical Education and Athletic Training at
California State University Long Beach in 1995. She graduated from Western
University of Health Sciences Physician Assistant program in 2001. She traveled as
head trainer for the softball and water polo teams, while at Long Beach State. She has
performed rehabilitation on all Division 1 athletes of Long Beach State. She worked as
an athletic trainer and provided physical therapy treatment for the U.S. National Men’s
and Women’s water polo team, U.S. Track and Field, U. S Badminton, and athletes of
various backgrounds including professional surfing, professional beach volleyball, and
professional football.
She has extensive experience managing both surgical and non-surgical spine disorders.
She has been a first assist in various cervical, thoracic, and lumbar surgeries as well as
total knee and hip surgeries. She takes pride in educating her patients to help them
understand their conditions and assist them in determining the best treatment options
for pain control and better quality of life.
In her spare time, she enjoys exercising, watching sports, and camping with her
husband and 2 boys.
Her top areas of expertise are Tarlov Cysts and Cervical Myelopathy.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
14300 W Granite Valley Dr, Ste A1, Sun City West, AZ 85375
14300 W Granite Valley Dr, Ste A1, Sun City West, AZ 85375
Additional Areas of Focus
Hitchcock 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.
NovaSpine Pain Institute
Clifford Baker, MD, is an ACGME board-certified interventional spine and pain management specialist at NovaSpine Pain Institute in Sun City West, Arizona. While skilled in all aspects of pain management, Dr. Baker has a passion for the latest advances in interventional spine treatments, including radiofrequency ablation, kyphoplasty, and spinal cord stimulators.In addition to his work at NovaSpine Pain Institute, Dr. Baker continues to provide health services to underserved communities through his work with the Commitment to Underserved People Program (CUP). He also spends his time and uses his expertise in pain management to support those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease through the Alzheimer’s Association of Tucson.Dr. Baker completed his undergraduate studies in microbiology at the University of Arizona in Tucson and was awarded a NASA space grant to study the effects of microgravity on the immune system. He later earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona and went to Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, California, to finish his internship and residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation. While there, Dr. Baker received the Internal Medicine Resident of the Year award for his work ethic and commitment to compassionate care and served as chief resident. He also completed an interventional spine and pain management fellowship and extensively trained in the diagnosis and treatment of spinal disorders and other chronic pain conditions. Dr. Baker is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Pain, Bursitis, and Pudendal Neuralgia.
Novaspine Pain Institute Plc
John Malayil is a Pain Medicine specialist and an Anesthesiologist in Sun City West, Arizona. Dr. Malayil is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Pudendal Neuralgia, Giant Axonal Neuropathy, and Wallerian Degeneration. Dr. Malayil is currently accepting new patients.
Advanced Spine And Pain LLC
David Morales is a Pain Medicine specialist and a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Morales is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Pain, Pudendal Neuralgia, and Giant Axonal Neuropathy. Dr. Morales is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Cervical MyelopathyMs. Hitchcock isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Tarlov CystsMs. Hitchcock isExperienced. Learn about Tarlov Cysts.