Dr. Michael A. Munz, MD FACS

Media Releases

Dr. Munz is a neuro & spine surgeon who is currently serving patients at Vero NeuroSpine, located in Vero Beach, Florida. The mission of Vero NeuroSpine is to provide the treasure coast of Florida with expert patient care and the best possible treatment for patients who suffer from a host of illnesses involving the spine, brain, and peripheral nerves. At his practice, Dr. Munz evaluates and treats patients with a wide range of neurosurgical problems. From compassionate initial evaluations to treatment with a distinctly human touch, Vero NeuroSpine values each and every patient.

Dr. Munz received his medical degree from McGill University in Montreal, Canada, as well as a Master of Science degree with a focus on central nervous system regeneration and transplantation. He fulfilled his training in neurosurgery at the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI), followed by his fellowship training in neurosurgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Munz completed an additional fellowship in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery (treatment of movement disorders, pain disorders, and epilepsy) at the University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada.

Dr. Munz was an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for five years prior to entering into private practice.

Dr. Munz has been involved as an investigator in numerous research projects and clinical trials. He has also published journal articles on various topics within the field of neurosurgery, and has held lectures on a wide variety of topics in neurosurgery - both nationally and internationally.

Dr. Munz wanted to be a physician ever since he was ten years old. “I have always been fascinated with the brain and spine. There is nothing more satisfying than being able to get to the root of a complex problem and see both the patients and their families lives improve” said Dr. Munz.

Dr. Munz is board certified in neurological surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS). The broad aim of the ABNS is to encourage the study, improve the practice, elevate the standards, and advance the science of neurological surgery, thereby serving the cause of public health.

Dr. Munz is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). The ACS is dedicated to improving the care of the surgical patient and to safeguarding standards of care in an optimal and ethical practice environment.

Neurosurgery, or neurological surgery, is the medical specialty concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, surgical treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders which affect any portion of the nervous system including the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and extra-cranial cerebrovascular system. As a neuro & spine surgeon, Dr. Munz’s clinical interests include minimally invasive spine surgery, carpal tunnel syndrome, spine and brain tumors, movement disorders, pain syndrome with spinal cord stimulators, and radiosurgery.

Dr. Munz has strong ties to Vero Beach, Florida. He has been visiting Vero Beach since 1999 and his wife’s family has been in Vero Beach since 1979.

In his spare time, Dr. Munz enjoys spending time with his wife and children, as well as playing an occasional round of bad golf.

Recommended Articles

• What is a Cholecystectomy Diet?

  After your gallbladder has been removed, you may develop frequent loose or watery stool, which is a sign of diarrhea. In some cases, this diarrhea may last for a few weeks or even months. First, it is very important to understand why you are having diarrhea. Diarrhea which comes immediately after...

• Home Remedies To Help Appendicitis

  Appendicitis is a serious condition that can cause severe harm to the body if not treated on time. Some of the common symptoms of appendicitis include abdominal pain, digestive upsets, nausea, vomiting and mild fever. Although there are both medicinal and surgical treatment options available to cure...

• What Is An Anal Fissurectomy?

  An anal fissurectomy is a surgery that may be used for curing anal fissures. The procedure involves an incision in the sphincter muscles which control one's anal opening. It is normally the recommended surgery for treating tears or cracks that develop inside the distal canal (passageway) where waste...

• What are the Surgeries Used in Treating Gallstones?

  Right below the liver is a small sac known as the gallbladder. Its function is to hold bile until it is required. The bile helps in the digestion/breakdown of fats. When fats are noticed by the gallbladder, it pushes the bile concentrate towards the small intestine through contractions.Bile pigment,...

• What Is Lipoma: Causes, Lipoma Removal, and What’s Involved?

  What is a lipoma?Lipoma is the most common benign tissue tumor that occurs in almost 1 percent of the population. A lipoma consists of mature fat cells. Typically, a lipoma is enclosed by a thin fibrous capsule. Usually, lipomas develop superficially under the skin, but they can also occur anywhere...

• What Is Hernia: Get the Facts

  A hernia is marked by a bulge in the groin or abdomen, which occurs when an organ protrudes through the muscle opening that keeps it in place. Hernias are a very common problem and can occur in men or women of all ages.For instance, in the case of an incisional hernia, the intestines may protrude...