KennethPatrickMartinezMD

Headache, Movement Disorder, Neuromuscular Medicine

Diplomate American Academy of Psychiatry and Neurology, United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties Certified in Headache Medicine, Director Neurology & Pain Specialty Center Movement Disorder Program

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Office
5 Journey
Suite 210
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Phone+1 949-305-7122

Fax+1 949-305-7160

Summary

Dr. Kenneth Martinez is a neurologist based in Aliso Viejo, CA with subspecialties in headache, movement disorder, and neuromuscular medicine. He received his medical education from the Keck School of Medicine at USC in 1997, followed by an internship and residency at UC San Diego Medical Center. In addition to his expertise in movement disorders, headache disorders, and neuromuscular medicine, he has published works on topics such as women's hormones and migraines and the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson's disease. Over his career, Dr. Martinez has been recognized with awards like the Golden Neuron Award, Outstanding Resident Teacher in 2001, and SeniorServ Physician Specialist of the Year Finalist in 2014.

Education & Training

University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 1998 - 2001
University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1997 - 1998
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaClass of 1997
University of Southern CaliforniaB.A., Biological Sciences, Cum Laude, 1990 - 1993
University of CambridgeNo degree, 1993

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1998 - 2026
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

SeniorServ Physician Specialist of the Year Finalist; Senior Care Hero Awards 2014
Outstanding Preceptor/Clinical Teacher Western University of Health Sciences, 2007
Golden Neuron Award, Outstanding Resident Teacher 2001
Medical Teaching Scholarship Recipient Kaiser Foundation, 2001
Medical Teaching Scholarship Finalist Kaiser Foundation, 2000
Wright Scholarship University of Southern California School of Medicine, 1993
Keeney Scholarship University of Southern California School of Medicine, 1993
Ivler Scholarship 1993
Dean’s List University of Southern California, 1990
Trustee Scholar University of Southern California, 1990
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

SYNCHRONIZE: Real-World Retrospective Safety Analysis of Patients Treated with OnabotulinumtoxinA for More than One Therapeutic Indication.
Grace Forde, Benjamin M Brucker, Kimberly Becker Ifantides, Atul T Patel, Angeli Mayadev
Toxins. 2024-09-29

Lectures

Women-Hormones and Migraine
South Coast OB/GYN Laguna Hills, CA - 1/28/2007
Diagnosis and Treatment of Parkinson’s disease
The Cellar, Fullerton, CA - 1/27/2007
What you should know about BOTOX Therapeutic
Aliso Viejo, CA - 1/23/2007
Treatment of Moderate to Severe Primary Restless Legs Syndrome
Cedar Creek, Laguna Niguel, CA - 1/20/2007
Basic Level: Focus on Patient Selection and Programming for Activa Therapy
Multiple locations, 2005, 2006, 2007 - 1/20/2007
Cervical Dystonia Roundtable Dinner Discussion
Costa Mesa, CA - 1/17/2007
Activa DBS Onsite Training: DBS for PD, ET and Dystonia
Aliso Viejo, CA - 1/16/2007
Imitrex, Migraine, New Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies
Maestros Steak House - 1/30/2006
Allergan New Botox Injector Training
Club House Restaurant, Costa Mesa - 1/25/2006
Trouble Shooting, Programming and Advanced Patient Selection for Activa Therapy in Private Practice
Honolulu, HI - 1/17/2006
Parkinson’s Disease and the role of Dopamine Agonists
Houston, TX - 1/14/2006
Intermediate Level: Focus on Referring and Practice Management
Tampa, FL - 1/13/2006
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus-The Triad of Symptomology
The turnip Rose, Costa Mesa, CA - 1/4/2006
Understanding Role and Complications of Pharmacological Strategies in Parkinson’s Disease. Understanding Role of Deep Brain Stimulator
San Francisco, CA, 2005; South Coast Medical Center, Laguna Beach, CA, 2005 - 1/26/2005
Treating Parkinson’s Disease Today with Tomorrow in Mind
Newport Beach, CA - 1/6/2005
Initial Treatment and Diagnosis of Parkinson’s & Other Movement Disorders
South Coast Medical Center, Laguna Beach, CA - 1/2/2004
Treatment Advances in Parkinson’s and Other Movement Disorders
South Coast Medical Center, Laguna Beach, CA - 1/19/2003
The Many Faces of Stimulant Abuse
San Clemente Medical Center, San Clemente, CA - 1/1/2003
Advances in Treatment and Management of Parkinson’s Disease
South Coast Medical Center, Laguna Beach, CA - 1/1/2003
Protean Neurologic Manifestations of Methamphetamine
UCSD Medical Center, San Diego, CA - 1/1/2002
Shifting the Treatment Paradigm of Parkinson’s Disease
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