The 20 Best Cluster Headache Doctors Near Me in encinitas, CA

Find the Top Cluster Headache Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Cluster Headache near encinitas, CA. Of these, 24 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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25 providers found
    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gautam Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cluster Headache. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Ogilvie Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dana Suhandynata is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Suhandynata is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cluster Headache. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Coastal Medical Center Encinitas

    477 N El Camino Real Ste B303, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Ko is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Ko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cluster Headache. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Retinopathy Arteriosclerotic.

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    Advanced in Cluster Headache
    Advanced in Cluster Headache
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Payal Soni is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Soni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cluster Headache. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Neuralgia, and Microvascular Decompression. Dr. Soni is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Referral may be required

    The Neurology Center

    6010 Hidden Valley Rd, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jack Schim is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Schim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cluster Headache. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Headache, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Dr. Schim is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Referral may be required

    The Neurology Center

    6010 Hidden Valley Rd, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Gualberto is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Gualberto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cluster Headache. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Transient Global Amnesia, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Gualberto is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Referral may be required

    The Neurology Center

    6010 Hidden Valley Rd, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bilal Choudry is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Choudry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cluster Headache. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Migraine, Memory Loss, and Partial Familial Epilepsy. Dr. Choudry is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Family Medicine

    Optum - Carlsbad Jefferson

    2910 Jefferson St, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Wong is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cluster Headache. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jock Itch, High Cholesterol, Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), and Cirrhosis. Dr. Wong is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Wong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Vincent is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Vincent is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cluster Headache. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Tension Headache, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, and Migraine. Dr. Vincent is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Neurology
    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chen Yan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Yan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cluster Headache. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Transient Global Amnesia, and Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome. Dr. Yan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Internal Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Jon Rainey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Rainey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cluster Headache. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Rainey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nimish Thakore is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Thakore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cluster Headache. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Cervical Myelopathy. Dr. Thakore is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Family Medicine

    Office

    969 S Santa Fe Ave Ste A, 
    Vista, CA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Oliva is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Oliva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cluster Headache. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, and Pancreas Transplant. Dr. Oliva is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Family Medicine

    Vista Community Clinic

    4700 N River Rd, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cibu Panicker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Panicker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cluster Headache. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Panicker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Family Medicine

    Cassidy Medical Group Inc.

    145 Thunder Dr, 
    Vista, CA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Barron is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Barron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cluster Headache. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4, Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, and Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH).

    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Referral may be required

    Uc San Diego Health-Sorrento Valley

    4910 Directors Pl Ste 250, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Offers Telehealth

    Hossein Ansari is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ansari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cluster Headache. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Headache, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Serotonin Syndrome, and Nerve Decompression.

    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maya Vaysbrot is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Vaysbrot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cluster Headache. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Memory Loss, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tawny Ngo is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ngo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cluster Headache. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Family Medicine

    Office

    130 Cedar Rd Ste 100, 
    Vista, CA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kusum Sinha is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Sinha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cluster Headache. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Bronchitis, Lymphangitis, and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cluster Headache
    Internal Medicine

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Armelia Sani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cluster Headache. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Antiphospholipid Syndrome, and Pulmonary Embolism.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Cluster Headache?

    A cluster headache is an uncommon type of headache. It is one-sided head pain that may involve tearing of the eyes, a droopy eyelid, and a stuffy nose. Attacks last from 15 minutes to 3 hours, and occur daily or almost daily for weeks or months. The attacks are separated by pain-free periods that last at least 1 month.

    Cluster headaches may be confused with other common types of headaches such as migraines, sinus headaches, and tension headaches.

    When should I see a Cluster Headache doctor near encinitas, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Cluster Headache doctor near encinitas, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Cluster Headache doctors near encinitas, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Cluster Headache doctors near encinitas, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Cluster Headache doctor near encinitas, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Cluster Headache doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cluster Headache doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Cluster Headache doctor near encinitas, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Cluster Headache doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Cluster Headache doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Cluster Headache doctors near encinitas, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cluster Headache doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Cluster Headache doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cluster Headache doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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