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Migraine & Headache Specialists

497 verified specialists treating migraine & headache from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Mayo Clinic, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Amaal Starling

Amaal Starling, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine

Neurology

Scottsdale, AZ15+ years
Headache Medicine
Fred Cutrer

Fred Cutrer, M.D.

Associate Professor, Neurology, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine

Neurology

Rochester, MN30+ years
Headache Medicine
Andrew Charles

Andrew Charles, MD

Headache Medicine | Neurology

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Headache Medicine
Jessica Ailani

Jessica Ailani, MD

Professor, Department of Neurology; Director, MedStar Georgetown Headache Center

Neurology

Washington, DC20+ years
Headache Medicine
David Dodick

David Dodick, M.D.

Chief Science and Medical Officer, Atria Health Institute; Professor Emeritus, Mayo Clinic

Neurology

New York, NY20+ years
Vascular Neurology & StrokeHeadache Medicine
Noah Rosen

Noah Rosen, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

Neurology

Great Neck, NY20+ years
Headache Medicine
Brian McGeeney

Brian McGeeney, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Neurology, Boston University School of Medicine

Neurology

Jamaica Plain, MA30+ years
Headache Medicine
Richard Lipton

Richard Lipton, MD

Edwin S. Lowe Professor and Vice Chair of Neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Director, Montefiore Headache Center

Neurology

Bronx, NY30+ years
Headache Medicine
Stephen Silberstein

Stephen Silberstein, M.D.

Professor of Neurology; Director, Jefferson Headache Center

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
Headache Medicine
Eric Baron

Eric Baron, D.O,

Staff ABPN Board Certified Neurologist and UCNS Diplomat Board Certified in Headache Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University

Neurology

Cleveland, OH20+ years
Headache Medicine
Matthew Robbins

Matthew Robbins, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

New York, NY20+ years
Headache MedicineNeuro-Ophthalmology
William Young

William Young, M.D.

Professor of Neurology, Director of the Jefferson Headache Center

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Headache Medicine
Michael Marmura

Michael Marmura, MD

Professor of Neurology; Co-Director, Jefferson Headache Center; Outpatient Director, Jefferson Headache Center

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
Headache Medicine
Randolph Evans

Randolph Evans, MD

Clinical Professor of Neurology at Baylor College of Medicine, McGovern Medical School at UT Health, and Weill Cornell Medical College

Neurology

Houston, TX30+ years
Headache Medicine
Deborah Friedman

Deborah Friedman, M.D.

Professor of Neurology and Ophthalmology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Neurology

Dallas, TX4 years
Headache MedicineNeuro-Ophthalmology
Todd Schwedt

Todd Schwedt, MD

Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Scottsdale, AZ20+ years
Headache Medicine
Rashmi Halker Singh

Rashmi Halker Singh, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology, Mayo Clinic Arizona

Neurology

Scottsdale, AZ20+ years
Headache Medicine
Robert Cowan

Robert Cowan, MD

Clinical Professor, Adult Neurology; Clinical Professor (By courtesy), Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine

Neurology

Stanford, CA30+ years
Headache Medicine
Jennifer Kriegler

Jennifer Kriegler, MD

Staff, Neurological Center for Pain, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic

Neurology

Cleveland, OH20+ years
Headache Medicine
Mary Ann Mays

Mary Ann Mays, M.D.

Director, Neurology Residency Program

Neurology

Cleveland, OH30+ years
Headache Medicine

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of migraine & headache specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Migraine & Headache as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a migraine & headache specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for migraine & headache depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these migraine & headache specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is Migraine & Headache?
Migraine & Headache is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches migraine & headache care.