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Trigeminal Neuralgia Specialists

37 verified specialists treating trigeminal neuralgia from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Mayo Clinic Florida, Endeavor Health, and NorthShore University HealthSystem Evanston Hospital. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

William Cheshire

William Cheshire, MD

Professor of Neurology; Associate Director, Program in Professionalism & Values

Neurology

Jacksonville, FL30+ years
Autonomic Disorders
Daniel Wynn

Daniel Wynn, M.D.

Director, Clinical Research, Consultants in Neurology MS Center

Neurology

Northbrook, IL30+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & NeuroimmunologyClinical Neurophysiology
Jessica Ailani

Jessica Ailani, MD

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

Neurology

Washington, DC20+ 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
Deborah Friedman

Deborah Friedman, M.D.

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

Neurology

Dallas, TX4 years
Headache MedicineNeuro-Ophthalmology
Morris Levin

Morris Levin, M.D.

Professor of Neurology; Director, UCSF Headache Center

Neurology

San Francisco, CA30+ years
Headache Medicine
Nathaniel Schuster

Nathaniel Schuster, M.D.

Associate Clinic Director, UC San Diego Center for Pain Medicine

Neurology

San Diego, CA15+ years
Headache Medicine
Brad Klein

Brad Klein, M.D.

Clinical Professor of Neurology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University

Neurology

Warminster, PA20+ years
Headache MedicineClinical Neurophysiology
Chia-Chun Chiang

Chia-Chun Chiang, MD

Assistant Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Rochester, MN15+ years
Headache Medicine
Geoffrey Aguirre

Geoffrey Aguirre, MD

Professor of Neurology; Associate Director, Penn Center for Neuroscience and Society; Associate Director of Neurology Residency Program; Vice Chair of Research, Department of Neurology

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Lawrence Newman

Lawrence Newman, MD

Professor of Neurology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine

Neurology

New York, NY30+ years
Headache Medicine
Lauren Natbony

Lauren Natbony, MD

Founder and Medical Director of Integrative Headache Medicine of New York

Neurology

New York, NY10+ years
Headache Medicine
Carrie Robertson

Carrie Robertson, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology, Mayo Medical School

Neurology

Rochester, MN20+ years
Headache Medicine
Zubair Ahmed

Zubair Ahmed, MD

Assistant Professor of Neurology, Case Western Reserve University/Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine

Neurology

Cleveland, OH10+ years
Headache Medicine
Meredith Barad

Meredith Barad, MD

Clinical Associate Professor, Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine

Neurology

Redwood City, CA20+ years
Headache Medicine
Carrie Dougherty

Carrie Dougherty, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology; Program Director, Headache Medicine Fellowship

Neurology

Washington, DC15+ years
Headache Medicine
Narayan Kissoon

Narayan Kissoon, MD

Assistant Professor of Neurology and Anesthesia

Neurology

Rochester, MN15+ years
Headache Medicine
Mia Minen

Mia Minen, MD MPH

Associate Professor, Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine; Associate Professor, Department of Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine; Director, Headache Research; Director, Headache Services (Tisch)

Neurology

New York, NY20+ years
Headache Medicine
Shuichi Suzuki

Shuichi Suzuki, M.D.

Professor — Department of Neurological Surgery and Department of Neurology, UC Irvine School of Medicine; Medical Director — Neurointerventional Surgery; Director — CAST Neuroendovascular Fellowship Program

Neurology

Orange, CA30+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Emad Estemalik

Emad Estemalik, MD

Chair for International Business Development at Cleveland Clinic's International Operations, Section Head for Headache and Facial Pain at Cleveland Clinic's Neurological Institute and Assistant Professor of Neurology at the Lerner School of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University

Neurology

Avon, OH20+ years
Headache Medicine

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of trigeminal neuralgia specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Trigeminal Neuralgia 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 trigeminal neuralgia specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for trigeminal neuralgia 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 trigeminal neuralgia 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 Trigeminal Neuralgia?
Trigeminal Neuralgia 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 trigeminal neuralgia care.