Overview
Monica Volz is a nurse practitioner who specializes in caring for patients with movement disorders. She educates and prepares patients who are undergoing deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery, in which surgeons implant a device that sends electric signals to regulate brain activity. She helps facilitate every stage of their care. Volz serves as the research nurse coordinator for a multicenter long-term study of DBS and patients with Parkinson's disease. Volz earned her master's degree in nursing at San Francisco State University.
Volz, NP is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
Volz, NP is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center, Family Nurse Practitioner. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Locations
400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143
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Frequently Asked Questions about Monica M. Volz, NP
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Is Monica M. Volz, NP a top-rated expert for Parkinson's Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Monica M. Volz, NP is classified as an Distinguished expert for Parkinson's Disease, 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 Monica M. Volz, NP specialize in?
While Monica M. Volz, NP is a Nurse Practitioner, they have specific expertise in Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Essential Tremor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nurse Practitioner.
Does Monica M. Volz, NP accept my insurance?
Monica M. Volz, NP accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-7500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Movement DisordersVolz, NP isDistinguished. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Parkinson's DiseaseVolz, NP isDistinguished. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Advanced
- Essential TremorVolz, NP isAdvanced. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Experienced
- Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency
- Dopa-Responsive DystoniaVolz, NP isExperienced. Learn about Dopa-Responsive Dystonia.
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaVolz, NP isExperienced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Dry MouthVolz, NP isExperienced. Learn about Dry Mouth.
- Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia
- Focal DystoniaVolz, NP isExperienced. Learn about Focal Dystonia.
- Meige SyndromeVolz, NP isExperienced. Learn about Meige Syndrome.
- Migraine with Brainstem AuraVolz, NP isExperienced. Learn about Migraine with Brainstem Aura.
- Myoclonus-DystoniaVolz, NP isExperienced. Learn about Myoclonus-Dystonia.
- Oppenheim DystoniaVolz, NP isExperienced. Learn about Oppenheim Dystonia.
- Primary Orthostatic TremorVolz, NP isExperienced. Learn about Primary Orthostatic Tremor.
- X-Linked Dystonia-ParkinsonismVolz, NP isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism.