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Dr. Michael Gordon Muhonen, MD

Neurological Surgery
38 years of experience
Choc Childrens Specialists Neurosurgery 505 S MAIN ST STE 300, Orange, CA 92868

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Brief Intro

Michael Muhonen M.D. is the Director of Neurosurgery and the Medical Director of the CHOC Neuroscience Institute. He joined CHOC in 1995 after being an assistant professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Iowa Hospitals for 3 years. He completed his residency at the same institution after attending medical school at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He has published over 20 original manuscripts and book chapters, and has made over 100 national and international presentations on various pediatric neurosurgical topics. His research interests focus on cerebral palsy, complicated hydrocephalus and traumatic head injury. He served as primary investigator for the clinical trials of Medtronic?s Strata Valve, a medical device used to treat hydrocephalus. He also led the CHOC research effort on the intrathecal baclofen pump for treatment of spasticity and dystonia of cerebral origin.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Oklahoma State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine - 1993

Oral Roberts University School Of Medicine - 1987

Location & Hours

Choc Childrens Specialists Neurosurgery
505 S MAIN ST STE 300, Orange, CA 92868
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Neurological Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Intracranial Injury

Procedures Performed

Neurological Testing
Craniotomy
Lumbar Puncture
Spinal Cord Surgery
Spinal Cord Surgery

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Contra Costa Health Plan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Molina Healthcare
Medicare
L.A. Care Health Plan
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Aetna Better Health
Aetna
AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
CHAMPVA
Oscar Health Insurance
AlphaCare
BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
Health Net
Blue Shield of California
CalOptima
Tricare
Meritain Health
UnitedHealthcare
Optum Health
Kaiser Permanente
Humana
Anthem Blue Cross
SCAN Health Plan

Cancer 86
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 79
Orthopedics 161
Neurology & Neurosurgery 120
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 149
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 161
Diabetes & Endocrinology 65
Children's Hospital 18
Urology 149
Psychiatry 91
Geriatrics 143
Rehabilitation 73
Obsterics & Gynecology 23
Ophthalmology 8
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 4
Long Term Care 19
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 99