The 20 Best Headache Doctors Near Me in Watsonville, CA

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The 20 Best Headache Doctors near Watsonville, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Headache near Watsonville, CA. Of these, 27 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Christopher J. O'grady
    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine | Geriatrics
    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine | Geriatrics

    Christopher John O'Grady

    65 Nielson St, Ste 104, 
    Watsonville, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    My mission is to improve the health and well-being of the community. Dr. O'grady is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Diabetic Neuropathy, Vertigo, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache

    Pajaro Valley Neurology Medical Associates Inc

    64 Aspen Way, Ste 101, 
    Watsonville, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Prompt and personal care for my patients. Dr. Bhullar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Stroke, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache

    Pajaro Valley Neurology Medical Associates Inc

    64 Aspen Way, Ste 101, 
    Watsonville, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Princy Arora is a Neurologist in Watsonville, California. Dr. Arora is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Movement Disorders. Dr. Arora is currently accepting new patients.

    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
    General Practice
    Experienced in Headache
    General Practice

    Office

    1430 Freedom Blvd Ste D, 
    Watsonville, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michele Violich is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Watsonville, California. Dr. Violich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    John C. Aleman
    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine

    Salud Para La Gente

    204 E Beach St, 
    Watsonville, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    The mission of Golden Valley Health Centers is to improve the health of our patients by providing quality, primary health care services to people in the communities we serve regardless of language, financial or cultural barriers. Dr. Aleman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Superficial Thrombophlebitis, and Sciatica.

    Clayton R. Mcdaniel
    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine

    Family Medicine - Dignity Health Medical Group - Watsonville, CA

    575 Auto Center Dr, 
    Watsonville, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Why I became a medical Provider: To help others maintain health and prevent illness and to provider hope and healing.Personal Interests: Surfing and spending time with my wife and two children.Special Clinical Interests: Preventative CareTo provide high quality, evidence-based and compassionate care. Dr. Mcdaniel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Myelomeningocele, Tethered Cord Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine

    Brennan Medical Corp.

    30 Brennan St, 
    Watsonville, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Francis Bayaca is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Bayaca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine

    Clinica Familiar Costa Central

    1185 Freedom Blvd Ste 1, 
    Watsonville, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ariel Martinez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Brian T. Brunelli
    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache

    PAMF - Neurology

    1661 Soquel Dr, Ste D, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Brunelli is a Neurologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Brunelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Memory Loss, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Brunelli is currently accepting new patients.

    Thanh N. Vu
    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Dignity Health Medical Foundation

    1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 400, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Thanh Vu is a licensed medical professional who specializes in internal medicine. Dr. Vu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Peter Y. Shen
    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache

    Santa Cruz Center Imaging

    2025 Soquel Avenue, 1st Floor, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Shen is a Radiologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Shen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Brain Herniation, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, and Headache. Dr. Shen is currently accepting new patients.

    Albert Lu
    Experienced in Headache
    Radiology
    Experienced in Headache
    Radiology

    Santa Cruz Center Imaging

    2025 Soquel Avenue, 1st Floor, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Albert Lu is a Radiologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Lu has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Niemann-Pick Disease, Vertigo, Chronic Cough, and Scoliosis.

    Monica G. Harish
    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache

    Santa Cruz Center Imaging

    2025 Soquel Avenue, 1st Floor, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Monica Harish is a Radiologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Harish is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Thyroid Nodule, and Lump in the Abdomen.

    Timothy L. Washowich
    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache

    Santa Cruz Center Imaging

    2025 Soquel Avenue, 1st Floor, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Washowich is a Radiologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Washowich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Lung Nodules, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.

    Experienced in Headache
    Radiology
    Experienced in Headache
    Radiology

    St. Louise Regional Hospital

    Gilroy, CA 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wayne Tran is a Radiologist in Gilroy, California. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Headache
    Radiology
    Experienced in Headache
    Radiology

    St. Louise Regional Hospital

    Gilroy, CA 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kyle Yu is a Radiologist in Gilroy, California. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Gallbladder Disease, Tenosynovitis, and Ascites.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache

    Dominican Mri Center-Santa Cruz

    1545 Soquel Dr, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Peterson is a Radiologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Peterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, and Headache.

    Advanced in Headache
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Headache
    Family Medicine

    Clinica De Salud Del Valle De Salinas

    2180 N Main St, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oguchi Nkwocha is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Nkwocha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Macroamylasemia, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente Gilroy Medical Offices

    7520 Arroyo Circle, 
    Gilroy, CA 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bindu Chandran is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gilroy, California. Dr. Chandran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Chandran is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine

    Live Oak Health Center

    1510 Capitola Rd, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Casey Kirkhart is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Kirkhart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, and Vertigo.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Watsonville, 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 Watsonville, 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 Watsonville, 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 Watsonville, 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 Watsonville, 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 Watsonville, 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 Watsonville, 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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