The 20 Best Headache Doctors Near Me in la jolla, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 130 doctor with experience in Headache near la jolla, CA. Of these, 118 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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130 providers found
    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine

    UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla

    9350 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Arthur Kavanaugh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kavanaugh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriatic Arthritis, Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Necrosis. Dr. Kavanaugh is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Headache
    Advanced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    California Center For Neurointerventional Surgery

    9834 Genesee Ave Ste 411, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederick De La Vega is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. De La Vega 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 Headache, Cerebellar Degeneration, Stroke, and Movement Disorders.

    Advanced in Headache
    Advanced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    Office

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 340, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Naira Kocharian is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kocharian is rated as an Advanced 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 Susac Syndrome, Memory Loss, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Headache. Dr. Kocharian 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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    Distinguished in Headache
    Distinguished in Headache
    Referral may be required

    Uc San Diego Health-Sorrento Valley

    4910 Directors Pl Ste 250, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Offers Telehealth

    Hossein Ansari is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ansari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Headache, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Serotonin Syndrome, and Nerve Decompression.

    Distinguished in Headache
    Distinguished in Headache
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nina Riggins is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Riggins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Headache, Neuralgia, and Cluster Headache.

    Experienced in Headache
    Integrative Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Integrative Medicine
    Referral may be required

    SD Bombshell Aesthetics - John Weilbacker

    5726 La Jolla Blvd Ste 107, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    John Weilbacker is an Integrative Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Weilbacker 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 Sepsis, Lymphangitis, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, and Cardiac Arrest. Dr. Weilbacker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine

    Edward Kocharian MD APC

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 740, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Seda Badalyan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Badalyan is rated as an Experienced 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 Sepsis, Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Badalyan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine

    Wynnshang C. Sun APC

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 870, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wynnshang Sun is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Chronic Cough, Enlarged Liver, and Fibrous Dysplasia.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    Office

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd Fl 3, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christy Jackson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced 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, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Meige Syndrome.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    Edward Kocharian MD APC

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 740, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dee Silver is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Silver 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 Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Dry Mouth, and Essential Tremor.

    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine

    Monica Perlman MD Inc

    7855 Ivanhoe Ave Ste 110, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alice Lin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Sciatica, Headache, and Chronic Pain.

    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    7590 Fay Ave Ste 516, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Cullen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Cullen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Vertigo, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine

    Uc San Diego Health La Jolla-Blood Drawing Lab

    8939 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste 110, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pearl Yu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine

    UC San Diego Student Health SVC Pharmacy

    9500 Gilman Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Beatrice Golomb is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Golomb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rhabdomyolysis, Headache, Mumps, and Diphtheria.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego Student Health SVC Pharmacy

    9500 Gilman Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Ravits is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ravits 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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Ravits is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine

    Jennifer Moreno Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    3350 La Jolla Village Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Javors is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Javors is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. Her clinical expertise encompasses Headache.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    Jennifer Moreno Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    3350 La Jolla Village Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Obrien is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Obrien 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 Tardive Dyskinesia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, and Schizoaffective Disorder.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    Office

    9434 Medical Center Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Hemmen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Hemmen 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 Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Vertebral Artery Dissection, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vaishal Tolia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Tolia 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 Fainting, Interstitial Nephritis, Alcoholic Ketoacidosis, Sepsis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tolia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Royya Modir is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Modir 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 Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Internal Carotid Agenesis, Embolectomy, and Thrombectomy.

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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 la jolla, 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 la jolla, 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 la jolla, 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 la jolla, 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 la jolla, 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 la jolla, 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 la jolla, 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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