The 20 Best Headache Doctors Near Me in salinas, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Headache near salinas, CA. Of these, 34 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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38 providers found
    Advanced in Headache
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Headache
    Family Medicine

    Clinical De Salud Del Valle De Salinas

    219 N Sanborn Rd, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jon Yoshiyama is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Yoshiyama is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. He is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Tension Headache, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Yoshiyama is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine

    Natividad Medical Center Rehabilitation

    1441 Constitution Blvd, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Valerie Choy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Choy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Visceromegaly, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Choy is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Headache
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Headache
    Internal Medicine

    Salinas Valley Health

    450 E Romie Ln, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Zachary Nakao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Nakao is rated as an Advanced 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 Dehydration, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. Dr. Nakao 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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    Advanced in Headache
    Advanced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    Central California Neurology Medical Corp.

    256 San Jose St Ste A, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dale Helman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Helman is rated as an Advanced 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 Headache, Dementia, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Headache
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Headache
    Family Medicine

    Clinical De Salud Del Valle De Salinas

    10561 Merritt St, 
    Castroville, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Oguchi Nkwocha is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Castroville, California. Dr. Nkwocha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. He is also highly rated in 73 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Macroamylasemia, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Nkwocha is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine

    SVMC PrimeCare

    355 Abbott St Ste 100, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Angela Wong is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Wong 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 Esophagitis, Jaundice, Leukemia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine

    SVMC PrimeCare

    355 Abbott St Ste 100, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Lew is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Lew 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 Boils, Folliculitis, Carbuncle, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    Salinas Valley Radiologists Inc.

    559 Abbott St, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Annette Rasi is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Rasi 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 Gallbladder Disease, Splenomegaly, Breast Lump, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    Salinas Valley Radiologists Inc.

    559 Abbott St, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gary Falkoff is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Falkoff 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 Gastric Lymphoma, Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleurisy. Dr. Falkoff is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    Salinas Valley Radiologists Inc.

    559 Abbott St, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Rupp is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Rupp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Carbuncle, and Folliculitis. Dr. Rupp is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    Salinas Valley Radiologists Inc.

    559 Abbott St, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Staunton is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Staunton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Staunton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine

    Salinas Valley Health

    450 E Romie Ln, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Erica Locke is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Locke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dehydration, Morning Sickness, Multiple Myeloma, and Concussion. Dr. Locke is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    Salinas Valley Health

    450 E Romie Ln, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Shin is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Shin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Vertigo, Ascites, and Diverticular Disease. Dr. Shin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine

    Natividad Medical Center Rehabilitation

    1441 Constitution Blvd, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Harrison is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Harrison 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    Natividad Medical Center Rehabilitation

    1441 Constitution Blvd, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Johnson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Johnson 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 Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    Natividad Medical Center Rehabilitation

    1441 Constitution Blvd, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Schmetz is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Schmetz 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 Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    Natividad Medical Center Rehabilitation

    1441 Constitution Blvd, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Lin is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced 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 Herniated Disk, Scoliosis, Carbuncle, and Folliculitis. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    Natividad Medical Center Rehabilitation

    1441 Constitution Blvd, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Banks is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Banks 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 Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), Migraine, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2A, and Dystrophinopathy.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    Natividad Medical Center Rehabilitation

    1441 Constitution Blvd, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roy Martinez is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Martinez 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 Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome, PEHO Syndrome, Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome, and X-Linked Intellectual Disability, Siderius Type.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache

    Natividad Medical Center Rehabilitation

    1441 Constitution Blvd, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Minerva Perez-Lopez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Perez-Lopez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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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 salinas, 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 salinas, 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 salinas, 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 salinas, 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 salinas, 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 salinas, 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 salinas, 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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