The 20 Best Familial Hemiplegic Migraine Doctors Near Me in Pennsylvania, US

Find the Top Familial Hemiplegic Migraine Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 116 doctor with experience in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine near Pennsylvania, US. Of these, 100 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine
    Elite in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine

    Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brett Cucchiara is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cucchiara is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hemiplegic Migraine. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Familial Hemiplegic Migraine, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine
    Distinguished in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine

    Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Detre is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Detre is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hemiplegic Migraine. His top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Familial Hemiplegic Migraine, Dementia, Thrombectomy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation. Dr. Detre is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine
    Distinguished in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine

    Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Geoffrey Aguirre is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Aguirre is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hemiplegic Migraine. His top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Familial Hemiplegic Migraine, Blue Cone Monochromatism, and Anton Syndrome.

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    Tejinder Singh
    Experienced in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine
    Experienced in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine

    Reading Hospital Neurology Suite 3020

    301 S 7th Ave, Ste 3020, 
    West Reading, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hemiplegic Migraine. His top areas of expertise are Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Thrombectomy.

    Richard L. Lukose
    Experienced in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine
    Experienced in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine

    Reading Hospital Neurology Suite 104

    2603 Keiser Blvd, Ste 104, 
    Wyomissing, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Lukose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hemiplegic Migraine. His top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Migraine, Memory Loss, and Headache.

    Johanne Personna
    Experienced in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine
    Experienced in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine

    Reading Hospital Neurology Suite 2200

    420 W Linfield Trappe Rd, Ste 2200, 
    Limerick, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Creole, French

    . Dr. Personna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hemiplegic Migraine. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Tension Headache, and Myasthenia Gravis.

    Ravikumari Gollapalli
    Experienced in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine
    Internal Medicine

    Tower Health Medical Group Internal Medicine - Wyomissing 1st Floor

    950A N Wyomissing Blvd F1, 
    Wyomissing, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Gollapalli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hemiplegic Migraine. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Hypertension.

    Monica Scarsella
    Experienced in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine
    Experienced in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine

    Reading Hospital Neurology Suite 3020

    301 S 7th Ave, Ste 3020, 
    West Reading, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Scarsella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hemiplegic Migraine. Her top areas of expertise are Increased Intracranial Pressure, CACH Syndrome, Vasoconstriction, and Stroke.

    Anowar Hossain
    Experienced in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine
    Experienced in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine

    Reading Hospital

    420 South 5th Avenue, 
    West Reading, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Hossain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hemiplegic Migraine. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss.

    Fatima Karabashova
    Experienced in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine
    Internal Medicine

    Tower Health Medical Group Internal Medicine - Wyomissing 1st Floor

    950A N Wyomissing Blvd F1, 
    Wyomissing, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian

    . Dr. Karabashova is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hemiplegic Migraine. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Mohammad K. Ismail
    Advanced in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine
    Advanced in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine

    Carlisle Neurocare

    220 Wilson Street, Suite 210, 
    Carlisle, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad K. Ismail, MD, specializes in neurology and is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is affiliated with UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC Hanover, UPMC Lititz, UPMC Memorial, UPMC Carlisle, UPMC West Shore and UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg. Dr. Ismail completed his fellowship at Fairview Hospital Healthcare Services, residency at Fairview University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic and medical degree at Quaid-e-Azam Medical College. Dr. Ismail is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hemiplegic Migraine. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Hypermethioninemia.

    Distinguished in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine
    Distinguished in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine

    Office

    540 South St, 
    Greensburg, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Louis Catalano is a Neurologist in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Catalano is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hemiplegic Migraine. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Migraine, and Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine
    Advanced in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine

    Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Kasner is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kasner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hemiplegic Migraine. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Kasner is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine
    Advanced in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine

    Penn Neuromuscular Diagnostics LLC

    81 Hillcrest Dr Ste 1300, 
    Punxsutawney, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Clark is a Neurologist in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Dr. Clark is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hemiplegic Migraine. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis, and X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

    Advanced in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine
    Neurology
    Advanced in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine
    Neurology

    LG Health Physicians Neurology Harrisburg Pike

    2150 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 200, 
    Lancaster, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    E Depoy is a Neurologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Depoy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hemiplegic Migraine. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine, Familial Hemiplegic Migraine, and Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis. Dr. Depoy is currently accepting new patients.

    Trevor A. Phinney
    Experienced in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine
    Experienced in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine

    UPMC Hamot Neurology

    201 State Street, 
    Erie, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Trevor Phinney, DO, is a neurologist who practices at UPMC Northshore Neurology and is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry. He received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at UPMC. His clinical interests include epilepsy and headache medicine.View the full list of Dr. Phinney’s publications on PubMed.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Phinney%2C+T. Dr. Phinney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hemiplegic Migraine. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Seizures, Apoplexy, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

    Leena E. Youssefian
    Experienced in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine
    Experienced in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine

    Geisinger Wilkes Barre - Neurology

    620 Baltimore Drive, 
    Wilkes Barre, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Leena Youssefian is a Neurologist in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Youssefian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hemiplegic Migraine. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Peripheral Neuropathy, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome. Dr. Youssefian is currently accepting new patients.

    Robert G. Kaniecki
    Experienced in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine
    Experienced in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine

    UPMC Headache Center

    120 Lytton Avenue, Suite 300, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Kaniecki, MD, is a neurologist and is certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and headache medicine by the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties. He is founder and director of the UPMC Headache Center, chief of the Headache Division, and an assistant professor of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the Washington University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Barnes Hospital.Dr. Kaniecki’s clinical interests include migraine treatment and triggers, as well as tension-type headaches. His research interests include patient satisfaction with headache treatment protocols, the long-term effects of migraine prophylaxis, and the impact of educational programs on the performance of clinicians. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of the American Headache Society, the National Headache Foundation, the International Headache Society, and the Primary Care Network.View the full list of Dr. Kaniecki’s publications on PubMed. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Kaniecki%2C+R. Dr. Kaniecki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hemiplegic Migraine. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Headache, Tension Headache, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

    Nicole M. Spare
    Experienced in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine
    Experienced in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine

    Headache Center

    900 Walnut Street, Suite 200, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicole Spare is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Spare is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hemiplegic Migraine. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Cluster Headache. Dr. Spare is currently accepting new patients.

    Srinivas N. Halthore
    Experienced in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Familial Hemiplegic Migraine
    Pediatric Neurology

    LVPG Pediatric Neurology-1210 Cedar Crest

    1210 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 2400, 
    Allentown, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philosophy of care | I make myself available as a doctor. | Why I entered medicine | Health care has always been my passion. | Personal interests | My No. 1 interest is medicine. Dr. Halthore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hemiplegic Migraine. His top areas of expertise are Shaken Baby Syndrome, Zika Virus Disease, Microcephaly with Spastic Quadriplegia, and Microcephaly.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Familial Hemiplegic Migraine?

    Familial hemiplegic migraine is a form of migraine headache that runs in families. Migraines usually cause intense, throbbing pain in one area of the head, often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. These recurrent headaches typically begin in childhood or adolescence and can be triggered by certain foods, emotional stress, and minor head trauma. Each headache may last from a few hours to a few days.

    When should I see a Familial Hemiplegic Migraine doctor in Pennsylvania, US?

    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 Familial Hemiplegic Migraine doctor in Pennsylvania, US?

    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 Familial Hemiplegic Migraine doctors in Pennsylvania, US?

    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 Familial Hemiplegic Migraine doctors in Pennsylvania, US?

    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 Familial Hemiplegic Migraine doctor in Pennsylvania, US?

    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 Familial Hemiplegic Migraine doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Familial Hemiplegic Migraine 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 Familial Hemiplegic Migraine doctor in Pennsylvania, US?

    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 Familial Hemiplegic Migraine 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 Familial Hemiplegic Migraine 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 Familial Hemiplegic Migraine doctors in Pennsylvania, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Familial Hemiplegic Migraine 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 Familial Hemiplegic Migraine doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Familial Hemiplegic Migraine 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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