Neurology
Merle Diamond, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science/Chicago Medical School
Dr. Merle Diamond, MD, is a headache medicine subspecialist and President and Managing Director of the Diamond Headache Clinic in Chicago, Illinois, where she directs the Diamond Headache Inpatient Unit. She specializes in treating complex headache disorders including migraine with and without aura, cluster headache, hemicrania continua, paroxysmal hemicrania, new daily persistent headache, post-traumatic headache, tension-type headache, medication overuse headache, menstrual headache, pediatric
45+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Headache Medicine (United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties)
- Emergency Medicine
Education & Training
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine — M.D.
- McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University — Residency, Emergency Medicine/Internal Medicine
- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor — B.A. (high honors)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2002-2026 (25 years)
- Chicago Magazine — Top Doctors
2004, 2011, 2021-2022, 2024-2025 (6 years)
2004, 2021-2022, 2024-2025 (5 years)
2019-2025 (7 years)
- Modern Luxury Chicago — Top Doctor
2023
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Director, Diamond Headache Inpatient Unit
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago
- Endeavor Health
Languages
English, Spanish, French, German, Slovak, Hungarian/Magyar
Experience
45+ years in practice