Migraine & Headache Specialists in District of Columbia
7 verified specialists treating migraine & headache are listed for District of Columbia. Coverage is strongest around Washington. Common hospital affiliations include MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Sibley Memorial Hospital, and Virginia Hospital Center.


Jessica Ailani, MD
Professor, Department of Neurology; Director, MedStar Georgetown Headache Center
Neurology
Washington, DC20+ years197+ pubs
Headache Medicine


James Bicksel, M.D.
Medical Director, Memory Center
Neurology
Washington, DC20+ years1+ pubs
Child Neurology


Carrie Dougherty, MD
Associate Professor of Neurology; Program Director, Headache Medicine Fellowship
Neurology
Washington, DC15+ years37+ pubs
Headache Medicine


Katherine Hamilton, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Neurology
Washington, DC10+ years
Headache Medicine


Amanda Tinsley, M.D.
Neurology
Washington, DC10+ years12+ pubs
Headache Medicine


Ayesha Ahmad, M.D.
Headache Neurologist, Department of Neurology, MedStar Health
Neurology
Washington, DC10+ years
Headache Medicine


Joseph Watson, MD
Neurological Surgery
Neurology
Washington, DC30+ years1+ pubs
Neuromuscular Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is this list of migraine & headache specialists in District of Columbia built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Migraine & Headache as a clinical focus area and whose practice state is District of Columbia. Providers are ordered by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals).
What should I look for when choosing a migraine & headache specialist in District of Columbia?
Start with clinical fit. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to migraine & headache. Many of these specialists are concentrated in major medical centers — drill into a specific city below to see who's nearest you.
Are these migraine & headache specialists accepting new patients in District of Columbia?
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.
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.