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Headache Medicine · California

Amy Tso, M.D.

Associate Professor, Neurology

Neurology

San Francisco, CA

Niushen Zhang, MD

Clinical Associate Professor, Adult Neurology

Neurology

Stanford, CA

Sarah Bobker, M.D.

Neurology

San Francisco, CA

David Edelman, MD

Neurology

North Hollywood, CA

Thomas Bravo, M.D.

Associate Professor, Neurology, School of Medicine

Neurology

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Tahoora Sadoughi, MD

Neurologist, Headache Medicine

Neurology

Palmdale, CA

Ronald Andiman, M.D.

Clin Prof of Neurology, USC School of Medicine; Director, Inpt Headache Management Program, Cedars-Sinai

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA

Nasima Shadbehr, D.O

Director, Headache Medicine Program

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA

Sara Siavoshi, DO

Neurology

San Diego, CA

Brian Boyd, M.D.

Chief of Staff; Medical Director, Pain and Palliative Care

Neurology

Orange, CA

Rami Apelian, MD

Neurology

Arcadia, CA

Cara Siegel, M.D.

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA

Crystal Jicha, MD

Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, UC Irvine School of Medicine

Neurology

Orange, CA

Thanh-Liem Huynh-Tran, M.D.

Clinical Instructor, Headache Medicine and Neuro-Ophthalmology

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA

Sachi Gianchandani, MD

Palliative Care Physician and Neurologist

Neurology

Palo Alto, CA

Collins Liu, MD

Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology (Clinician Educator) (Part-Time), Keck School of Medicine of USC

Neurology

San Diego, CA

Shweta Teckchandani, D.O.

Neurology

Sacramento, CA

Abbey Freed, D.O.

Headache Society, reflecting her commitment to advancing pediatric neurology and headache care

Neurology

Ventura, CA

Michael Flannery, DO

Neurology

San Francisco, CA

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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