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Best Headache Medicine specialists in Arizona

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Headache Medicine · Arizona
Amaal Starling

Amaal Starling, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine

Neurology

Scottsdale, AZ
Todd Schwedt

Todd Schwedt, MD

Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Scottsdale, AZ
Rashmi Halker Singh

Rashmi Halker Singh, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology, Mayo Clinic Arizona

Neurology

Scottsdale, AZ
Karissa Arca

Karissa Arca, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Scottsdale, AZ
Jonathan Smith

Jonathan Smith, M.D.

Headache Medicine Specialist

Neurology

Scottsdale, AZ
Kerry Knievel

Kerry Knievel, D.O.

Director, Lewis Headache Center; Associate Clinical Professor, Clinical Series - Neurology

Neurology

Phoenix, AZ
Omar Cabahug

Omar Cabahug, M.D.

Neurologist, Omar B Cabahug MD PC

Neurology

Bullhead City, AZ
Jennifer Robblee

Jennifer Robblee, MD MSC FRCPC

Associate Professor of Neurology, Barrow Neurological Institute

Neurology

Phoenix, AZ
John Mackenzie

John Mackenzie, DO

Neurology

Prescott, AZ
Jill Rau

Jill Rau, MD, PHD

Neurology

Phoenix, AZ
Nida Laurin

Nida Laurin, M.D.

Assistant Clinical Professor, Clinical Series, Neurology (University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix)

Neurology

Scottsdale, AZ
Joshua Tobin

Joshua Tobin, M.D.

Clinical Professor, Clinical Series - Neurology; Co-director, Neurology Clerkship

Neurology

Phoenix, AZ
Kara Lewis

Kara Lewis, M.D.

Medical Director, Fetal Neurology; Associate Program Director, Child Neurology Residency, Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's Hospital

Neurology

Phoenix, AZ
Kavitha Karnik

Kavitha Karnik, M.D.

Director, Child Neurology Residency Program

Neurology

Phoenix, AZ
Reena Rastogi

Reena Rastogi, M.D.

Director, Concussion Program and Headache Fellowship Program; Clinical Director, Pediatric Headache Program, Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's

Neurology

Phoenix, AZ

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Headache Medicine neurologist do?
A Headache Medicine neurologist is a Neurology physician with focused training in the diagnosis and treatment of headache and migraine disorders, including treatment-resistant cases. After completing Neurology residency, they pursue additional fellowship training so they can manage cases that fall outside what a general neurologist typically handles day to day.
What conditions does a Headache Medicine neurologist treat?
A Headache Medicine neurologist commonly treats chronic migraine, cluster headache, tension-type headache, medication-overuse headache, post-traumatic headache, and trigeminal neuralgia. Many also see closely related conditions within Neurology, particularly when a case is complex, atypical, or has not responded to first-line care from a general neurologist.
When should I see a Headache Medicine neurologist?
Consider seeing a Headache Medicine neurologist when your headaches are frequent, disabling, or have not improved with standard medications, when a primary care clinician or general neurologist suggests a focused evaluation, or when you want a second opinion from a physician whose practice is concentrated on this exact area. Patients often reach a Headache Medicine neurologist through referral, but you can also seek one directly.
How is a Headache Medicine neurologist different from a general neurologist?
Both are board-eligible neurologists, but a Headache Medicine neurologist has additional fellowship training and a practice that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of headache and migraine disorders, including treatment-resistant cases. General neurologists treat a broad range of Neurology concerns; Headache Medicine neurologists concentrate on the harder or more specific cases within that range, and tend to see a higher volume of patients with chronic migraine, cluster headache, tension-type headache, medication-overuse headache, post-traumatic headache, and trigeminal neuralgia.
How does Convene match me with a top Headache Medicine neurologist?
Convene Health evaluates neurologists on peer recognition, clinical leadership, published research, institutional affiliations, and patient feedback. When you complete an intake, our care team reviews your history and matches you with a vetted Headache Medicine neurologist whose focus aligns with your case. Membership covers priority appointment coordination; the match itself is free.
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