Neurology
Jessica Ailani, MD
Professor, Department of Neurology; Director, MedStar Georgetown Headache Center
Jessica Ailani, MD, is a neurologist specializing in headache medicine, serving as Director of the MedStar Georgetown Headache Center and Clinical Professor of Neurology at Georgetown University. She primarily treats adults with various headache disorders, including migraine (with and without aura), cluster headache, occipital neuralgia, and trigeminal neuralgia, focusing on both common and refractory cases requiring advanced interventions. Her practice encompasses a broad patient population wit
22+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
- Headache Medicine (United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties)
Education & Training
- Thomas Jefferson University — Fellowship, Headache, 2009
- New York University — Residency, Neurology, 2008
- Winthrop University Hospital — Internship, 2005
- State University of New York (SUNY) Stony Brook Medical School — M.D., 2004
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2026 (5 years)
2019-2025 (7 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Director, MedStar Georgetown Headache Center
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
22+ years in practice