The 20 Best Headache Doctors Near Me in Santa Monica, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 314 doctor with experience in Headache near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 262 are Experienced, 44 are Advanced, 4 are Elite and 2 are Distinguished.

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314 providers found
    Elite in Headache
    Elite in Headache

    Office

    100 Medical Plz Ste 425, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    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.

    Elite in Headache
    Elite in Headache

    David Kudrow MD

    2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 880W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    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.

    Elite in Headache
    Neuroradiology
    Elite in Headache
    Neuroradiology

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    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.

    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
    Neuroradiology
    Elite in Headache
    Neuroradiology

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    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.

    Advanced in Headache
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Headache
    Neuroradiology

    UCLA Medical Center-Santa Monica

    1250 16th St, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Noriko Salamon is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Salamon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cortical Dysplasia, Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.

    Advanced in Headache
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Headache
    Neuroradiology

    UCLA Medical Center-Santa Monica

    1250 16th St, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Banafsheh Salehi is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Salehi 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, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.

    Advanced in Headache
    Advanced in Headache
    2021 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 525E, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Valeri Yarema is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Yarema is rated as an Advanced 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 Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Yarema is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Headache
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Headache
    Neuroradiology

    Office

    757 Westwood Plz Ste 1633, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan Yoo is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Yoo is rated as an Advanced 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 Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Headache, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Headache
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Headache
    Neuroradiology

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Linetsky is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Linetsky is rated as an Advanced 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 Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Headache
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Headache
    Neuroradiology

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Whitney Pope is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Pope 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 Gliomatosis Cerebri, Hydrocephalus, Stroke, and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.

    Advanced in Headache
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Headache
    Neuroradiology

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luke Ledbetter is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ledbetter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, CAPOS Syndrome, and Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).

    Advanced in Headache
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Headache
    Neuroradiology

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Go is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Go 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 Meningioma, Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Nerve Decompression.

    Distinguished in Headache
    Distinguished in Headache

    Office

    100 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 425, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Charles is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Charles 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, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Familial Hemiplegic Migraine, and Headache.

    Advanced in Headache
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Headache
    Neuroradiology

    Office

    757 Westwood Plz Ste 1621A, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juan Villablanca is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Villablanca is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Pudendal Neuralgia, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Giant Axonal Neuropathy, and Thrombectomy.

    Distinguished in Headache
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Headache
    Neuroradiology

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    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.

    Experienced in Headache
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Headache
    Neuroradiology

    UCLA Medical Center-Santa Monica

    1250 16th St, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Avetis Azizyan is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Azizyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Meningioma, Headache, and Radiation Induced Meningioma.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache

    Office

    1112 Montana Ave Ste 392, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Thierry is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Thierry 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 Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Scoliosis, Desmoid Tumor, and Headache.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    1301 20th Street, Suite 150, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Buxton is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Buxton is rated as an Experienced 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 Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration, Peripheral Neuropathy, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Myasthenia Gravis. Dr. Buxton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache

    Office

    2461 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 108, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Chang is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Chang 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 Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Fecal Impaction, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    2125 Arizona Avenue, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jose Carrillo is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Carrillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Oligodendroglioma. Dr. Carrillo 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 near Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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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