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Dr. Michael Began, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 66
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Dr. Michael Began, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Ventura, CA.
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Dr. Michael Began, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 66
Ventura, CA
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40 years of experience
Dr. Michael Began, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Ventura, CA.

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Dr. Michael Began, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Ventura, CA and has 40 years experience. They graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1984 and completed a residency at St Mary's Hospital Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura. Dr. Began has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Began received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 20 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Began accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Lateral Epicondylitis
Joint Pain
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Lateral Epicondylitis
Joint Pain
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Lateral Epicondylitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Limb Pain
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Arthrocentesis
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Autoimmune Diseases
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Disorders
Hip Fracture
Hip Injury
Hip Pain
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Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Injuries
Knee Pain
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Myelopathy
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Diseases
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sports Injuries
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tendonitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
ACL Surgery
Ankle Arthroscopy
Ankle Surgery
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Joint Surgery
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Surgery
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Surgery
Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Surgery
Spinal Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
  • Blue Cross CA Anthem High Performance Network
  • Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Select PPO
  • Blue Shield of California PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
  • Open Access Plus
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
    CA WholeCare Network HMO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    National POS
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • SignatureValue - CA HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Thomas F. Golden M.d. A Professional
    168 N Brent St Ste 505, Ventura, CA 93003
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4.2
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1 Star (2)

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Patient Reviews
Apr 21, 2017
Dr. Began performed a hip refurbishment for me last October. Everything went according to schedule. I was up the next day. In two weeks I was walking unaided by a cane or a walker. I was off of pain meds 3 days after I got home. I could not have asked for a better outcome. I highly recommend Dr Began.
Ventura, CA — Apr 21, 2017
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Care Philosophy

  • Offers high-quality, individualized care with compassion. Believes communication and collaboration with patients is the foundation for effective relationships. Through effective education, patients are empowered to partner in their care and achieve their health goals.

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Biography
  • Dr. Michael Began, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Ventura, CA and has over 39 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1984. He specializes in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine.
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
    1984
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Huntington Memorial Hospital
    1985
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • St Mary's Hospital Medical Center
    1990
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Began, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Began's profile.

Dr. Michael Began, MD is affiliated with Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura

    147 N Brent St, Ventura, CA