

Neurology
Andrew Charles, MD
Headache Medicine | Neurology
Dr. Andrew C. Charles, MD, is a Professor of Neurology at UCLA, where he serves as Director of the Goldberg Migraine Program and holds the Meyer and Renee Luskin Chair in Migraine and Headache Studies — UCLA's endowed chair dedicated to headache research. He specializes in headache medicine, treating patients with migraine and other headache disorders, including complex and treatment-resistant cases such as new daily persistent headache (NDPH), at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.
Dr. Charles'
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education & Training
- UCLA School of Medicine — MD, 1986
- UCLA School of Medicine — Fellowship, Neurology/Neurosurgery, 1992
- UCLA School of Medicine — Residency, Neurology, 1990
- Harbor-UCLA Medical Center — Internship, Medicine, 1987
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
2022-2025 (4 years)
2008, 2022-2025 (5 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Director, UCLA Goldberg Migraine Program
- Meyer and Renee Luskin Chair in Migraine and Headache Studies, UCLA
- Member, UCLA Brain Research Institute
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Languages
English, Spanish
Experience
35+ years in practice