The 20 Best Headache Doctors Near Me in burlingame, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 178 doctor with experience in Headache near burlingame, CA. Of these, 162 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced, 3 are Elite and 1 are Distinguished.

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178 providers found
    Elite in Headache
    Elite in Headache
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    Stanford University Medical Center

    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (10.2 miles away)
    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
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    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.

    Advanced in Headache
    Advanced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

    1501 Trousdale Drive, 
    Burlingame, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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, and Breast Lump. Dr. Pederson is board certified in Radiology. Dr. Pederson 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
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine
    Burlingame, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Wenguang Zhao is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Burlingame, California. Dr. Zhao is rated as an Experienced 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 Amblyopia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Zhao is board certified in Sleep Medicine and Family Medicine - Board Certified . Dr. Zhao is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Headache
    Advanced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    Office

    101 N El Camino Real Ste 5, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Howard Belfer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Mateo, California. Dr. Belfer 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 Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Headache.

    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine
    1 Baywood Ave., Suite 2, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sue Arakaki is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Mateo, California. Dr. Arakaki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency, Glucose-Galactose Malabsorption Deficiency, Glucose Phosphate Isomerase Deficiency, and Hypertension. Dr. Arakaki is board certified in Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine

    San Mateo Care Center

    50 South San Mateo Drive, Suite 120, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hema Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Mateo, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Chronic Cough, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Shah is board certified in Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine
    100 South Ellsworth Ave., Suite 208, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dina Sverdlov is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Mateo, California. Dr. Sverdlov is rated as an Experienced 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 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Diabetic Neuropathy, Vertigo, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Sverdlov is board certified in Internal Medicine - Board Certified. Dr. Sverdlov is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine
    101 S. San Mateo Dr., Suite 100, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Chow is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Mateo, California. Dr. Chow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Nephropathy, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Chow is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Chow is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Neurology
    Experienced in Headache
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Burlingame Center

    1501 Trousdale Drive, Building B, Floor 4, 
    Burlingame, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Seema Nair is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Burlingame, California. Dr. Nair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Headache, Memory Loss, and Seizures. Dr. Nair is board certified in Neurology - Board Certified In Internal Medicine And Neurology. Dr. Nair is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    Referral required

    Burlingame Center

    1501 Trousdale Drive, Building B, 4th Floor, 
    Burlingame, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Cohen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Burlingame, California. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced 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 Apraxia, Cerebellar Degeneration, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Epilepsy. Dr. Cohen is board certified in Neurology - Board Certified. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine

    Burlingame Center

    1501 Trousdale Drive, Building B, Floor 4, 
    Burlingame, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Evelyn Khoo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Burlingame, California. Dr. Khoo is rated as an Experienced 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Khoo is board certified in Family Medicine - Board Certified.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

    1501 Trousdale Drive, 
    Burlingame, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Arthur Li is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Burlingame, California. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Herniated Disk, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Li is board certified in Radiology - Board Certified. Dr. Li is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Headache
    Advanced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    San Mateo Primary And Specialty Care

    1100 Park Pl Ste 100, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Liza Ashbrook is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Mateo, California. Dr. Ashbrook is rated as an Advanced 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 Restless Legs Syndrome, Headache, REM Behavior Disorder, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    Stroke Clinic

    400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    S Josephson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Josephson is rated as an Experienced 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 Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Stroke, MELAS Syndrome, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Josephson is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology., Vascular Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology., Neurology. Dr. Josephson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    Office

    101 N El Camino Real Ste 5, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Siegel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Mateo, California. Dr. Siegel is rated as an Experienced 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 Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    101 S San Mateo Dr Ste 206, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dale Ritzo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Mateo, California. Dr. Ritzo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Hypothyroidism, Sitosterolemia, Prerenal Azotemia, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine

    Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

    1501 Trousdale Dr, 
    Burlingame, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Young is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Burlingame, California. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

    1501 Trousdale Dr, 
    Burlingame, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Yoo is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Burlingame, California. Dr. Yoo is rated as an Experienced 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 Visceromegaly, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2. Dr. Yoo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine

    MDVIP - San Mateo, CA

    1 Baywood Ave Ste 8, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tommy Kuo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Mateo, California. Dr. Kuo 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 Brown-Sequard Syndrome, X-Linked Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), and Omenn Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 burlingame, 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 burlingame, 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 burlingame, 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 burlingame, 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 burlingame, 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 burlingame, 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 burlingame, 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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