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Emily Engel

Neurology

Emily Engel, M.D.

director of the Dalessio Headache Center

La Jolla, CA

Emily Rubenstein Engel, MD, is a neurologist and headache specialist. She is the director of the Dalessio Headache Center at Scripps Clinic, and past president of the San Diego Neurology Society. She provides compassionate and cutting-edge treatment for migraines, including nerve blocks and Botox. She also treats patients for cluster headache, trigeminal neuralgia and occipital neuralgia, as well as dizziness and vertigo. In addition, she conducts research and has published articles on migraine

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25+

Years in Practice

Peer Recognition

  • ABPNBoard Certified in Neurology

    2026

  • Castle ConnollyTop Doctor

    2017-2026 (10 years)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Headache Medicine

Conditions & Treatments

Cluster HeadacheMigraineMigraine & Headache

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Green Hospital
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

Experience

25+ years in practice