The 20 Best Headache Doctors Near Me in San Marcos, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 57 doctor with experience in Headache near San Marcos, CA. Of these, 53 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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57 providers found
    Elite in Headache
    Elite in Headache

    Premier Pharmacy Services

    6010 Hidden Valley Rd Ste 200, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    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.

    Experienced in Headache
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Headache
    Neuroradiology

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abin Bandyopadhyay is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Bandyopadhyay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Stroke, CAPOS Syndrome, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Baran is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Baran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Headache.

    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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    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache

    The Neuron Clinic

    838 Nordahl Rd, Ste #200, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Monika Gupta is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, and Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache

    Palomar Medical Center Laboratory

    2185 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Veena Mandava is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Mandava is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Visceromegaly.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache

    North County Radiology Escondido LLC

    1955 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Miller is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Interstitial Lung Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Stroke.

    Experienced in Headache
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Headache
    Neuroradiology

    North County Radiology Escondido LLC

    1955 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jackson Penry is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Penry is rated as an Experienced 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 Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Headache
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Headache
    Neuroradiology

    North County Radiology Escondido LLC

    1955 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Epner is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Epner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Advanced in Headache
    Advanced in Headache

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Vincent is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Vincent is rated as an Advanced 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 Memory Loss, Tension Headache, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, and Migraine.

    Distinguished in Headache
    Distinguished in Headache

    The Neurology Center

    6010 Hidden Valley Rd, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jack Schim is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Carlsbad, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 45 years. Dr. Schim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of 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 Headache
    Experienced in Headache

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anas Alrohimi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Alrohimi is rated as an Experienced 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 Stroke, Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine

    San Marcos Medical Offices

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

    Alejandro Soto is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Soto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Soto is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Neurology
    Experienced in Headache
    Neurology

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Payal Soni is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Soni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of 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.

    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine

    Uc San Diego Health-Vista

    910 Sycamore Ave, 
    Vista, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hamid Amjadi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Amjadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine

    Escondido Community Clinic

    1001 E Grand Ave Ste 101, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dean Tasher is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Tasher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Tasher is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache

    Office

    6010 Hidden Valley Rd Ste 125, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Bigoni is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Bigoni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, and Breast Lump.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache

    Office

    477 N El Camino Real Ste A102, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Moffit is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Moffit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Headache, and Herniated Disk.

    Experienced in Headache
    Radiology
    Experienced in Headache
    Radiology

    Office

    10790 Rancho Bernardo Rd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Sobel is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Sobel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Porencephaly, Choroid Plexus Cyst, Arachnoid Cysts, and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache

    Office

    10424 Lazanha Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Lovin is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lovin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Headache, Chronic Cough, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

    Advanced in Headache
    Advanced in Headache

    The Neurology Center

    6010 Hidden Valley Rd, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Frishberg is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Carlsbad, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Frishberg is rated as an Advanced 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, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Headache. Dr. Frishberg is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

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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 near San Marcos, 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 Headache doctor near San Marcos, 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 Headache doctors near San Marcos, 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 Headache doctors near San Marcos, 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 Headache doctor near San Marcos, 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 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 near San Marcos, 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 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 near San Marcos, CA?

    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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