The 20 Best Headache Doctors Near Me in California, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 3452 doctor with experience in Headache near California, US. Of these, 3102 are Experienced, 313 are Advanced, 15 are Distinguished and 9 are Elite.

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    Elite in Headache
    Neuroradiology
    Elite in Headache
    Neuroradiology

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcel Maya is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Maya is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Headache, Stroke, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Elite in Headache
    Neuroradiology
    Elite in Headache
    Neuroradiology

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Franklin Moser is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Moser is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Headache, Stroke, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Elite in Headache
    Elite in Headache

    Office

    100 Medical Plz Ste 425, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Goadsby is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Goadsby is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Headache, Cluster Headache, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Are you looking for a specific type of Headache?

    Common conditions include: Cluster Headache, New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Tension Headache

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    Elite in Headache
    Elite in Headache

    Premier Pharmacy Services

    6010 Hidden Valley Rd Ste 200, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Blumenfeld is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Blumenfeld is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Headache, Tension Headache, and Serotonin Syndrome.

    Elite in Headache
    Family Medicine
    Elite in Headache
    Family Medicine

    Lodi Nursing & Rehabilitation

    1334 S Ham Ln, 
    Lodi, CA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Faisal Amin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lodi, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Amin is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Headache, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Familial Hemiplegic Migraine, and Thrombectomy.

    Elite in Headache
    Elite in Headache

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Cowan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Cowan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Headache, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Cluster Headache, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Elite in Headache
    Pediatric Neurology
    Elite in Headache
    Pediatric Neurology

    University Of California At San Francisco

    1825 4th St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Gelfand is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Gelfand is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Headache, Torticollis, and Cluster Headache.

    Elite in Headache
    Elite in Headache

    Stanford University Medical Center

    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sheena Aurora is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Aurora is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Headache, Cluster Headache, and Epilepsy.

    Elite in Headache
    Elite in Headache

    David Kudrow MD

    2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 880W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Kudrow is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Kudrow is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Headache, Cluster Headache, and Restless Legs Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Headache
    Distinguished in Headache

    UCSF Headache Center

    2330 Post St, Ste 610, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Morris Levin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Levin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Headache, Cluster Headache, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Dr. Levin is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology). Dr. Levin is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Headache
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Headache
    Neuroradiology

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ravi Prasad is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Prasad is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Headache, Stroke, and Scoliosis.

    Distinguished in Headache
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Headache
    Radiology

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Quane is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Quane is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Gallbladder Disease, Ureterocele, and Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.

    Advanced in Headache
    Advanced in Headache

    Main Clinic Modesto

    600 Coffee Road, 
    Modesto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tonya Fuller is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Modesto, California. Dr. Fuller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Memory Loss, Dementia, and Seizures. Dr. Fuller is board certified in Neurology. Dr. Fuller is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Headache
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Headache
    Radiology | Neuroradiology

    USC Care Medical Group Inc

    1520 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Green is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Green is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, CAPOS Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Headache
    Advanced in Headache

    Office Of Diana J. Hylton, MD

    750 W Olive Ave, Ste 105, 
    Merced, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Diana Hylton is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Merced, California. Dr. Hylton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Migraine. Dr. Hylton is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry). Dr. Hylton is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Headache
    Advanced in Headache

    Sutter Imaging Sacramento

    3161 L Street, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Frank Hartwick is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Hartwick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Headache, Premature Ovarian Failure, and Vertigo. Dr. Hartwick is board certified in Radiology. Dr. Hartwick is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Headache
    Advanced in Headache

    Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

    1501 Trousdale Drive, 
    Burlingame, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Pederson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Burlingame, California. Dr. Pederson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jaundice, Visceromegaly, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Breast Lump, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Pederson is board certified in Radiology.

    Advanced in Headache
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Headache
    Neuroradiology

    Sutter Imaging Sacramento

    3161 L Street, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Himaja Peddi is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Peddi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Syphilitic Aseptic Meningitis, Vertigo, and Meningioma. Dr. Peddi is board certified in Neuroradiology - Board Certified. Dr. Peddi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Headache
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Headache
    Neuroradiology

    Sutter Imaging Sacramento

    3161 L Street, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Govind Mukundan is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Mukundan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Scoliosis, X-Linked Intellectual Disability, Siderius Type, Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome, and Stent Placement. Dr. Mukundan is board certified in Neuroradiology. Dr. Mukundan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Headache
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Headache
    Neuroradiology

    Sutter Imaging Sacramento

    3161 L Street, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Calvin Wang is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Headache, Meningioma, and Stroke. Dr. Wang is board certified in Neuroradiology - Board Certified. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Headache?

    A headache is pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck. Serious causes of headaches are rare. Most people with headaches can feel much better by making lifestyle changes, learning ways to relax, and sometimes by taking medicines.

    When should I see a Headache doctor in California, 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 Headache doctor in California, 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 Headache doctors in California, 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 Headache doctors in California, 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 Headache doctor in California, 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 Headache doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different 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 Headache doctor in California, 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 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 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 Headache doctors in California, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the 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 Headache doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the 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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