Office Information: West Coast Pediatric Neurosurgical Associates
1010 W La Veta Ave
#710
Orange, CA 92868
phone: 714-835-2724
fax: 714-835-2752
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Specialty:
Surgery, Neurological
Bio:
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.
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Articles & Publications
CHOC, CHOC at Mission Install New Officers Physician Connection:Spring 2007
Our success depends on the professional commitment and dedication of
our medical staff. We truly appreciate the countless hours these individuals
have given to ensure our hospitals provide the highe...
Glass Slipper Guild Pledges $1 Million to Neuroscience Institute Making a Mark:October 2007
In January, the CHOC Glass Slipper Guild pledged $1 million to create a
research endowment for the CHOC Neuroscience Institute. So far, the guild
has raised $260,000 toward their five-year goal....
Physicians Committed to “Change CHOC,Change the World” Physician Connection:Summer 2010
How does a local pediatric facility become a sustainable, world-class children’s hospital? This process requires three key elements: a state-of-the-art facility, a significant endowment, and an affili...
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