The 20 Best Headache Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 2234 doctor with experience in Headache near Illinois, US. Of these, 2028 are Experienced, 196 are Advanced, 8 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Advanced in Headache
    Advanced in Headache
    Referral may be required
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Igor Koralnik is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Koralnik 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 Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, CACH Syndrome, Encephalitis, Neurosyphilis, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Koralnik is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology (Certified). Dr. Koralnik is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Headache
    Advanced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    OSF Illinois Neurological Institute - Neurology

    200 East Pennsylvania Avenue, 
    Peoria, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tiffani Franada is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Franada is rated as an Advanced 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Headache, and Migraine. Dr. Franada is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Franada is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Headache
    Advanced in Headache
    Referral may be required
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yvonne Curran is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Curran is rated as an Advanced 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 Stroke, Headache, Migraine, Gastrostomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Curran is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology (Certified). Dr. Curran 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

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Athena Kostidis is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Kostidis 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 Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Tension Headache, and Headache. Dr. Kostidis is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Headache
    Advanced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    Integrated Imaging Consultants, LLC

    17800 Kedzie Ave, 
    Hazel Crest, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ajay Singh is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hazel Crest, Illinois. Dr. Singh 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Glossectomy. Dr. Singh is board certified in American Board Of Radiology and American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Headache
    Advanced in Headache
    Referral may be required
    2701 Patriot Blvd, 
    Glenview, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charulatha Nagar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Nagar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Andersen Disease, Phosphoglycerate Mutase Deficiency, Glycogen Storage Disease Type 13, and Glycogen Storage Disease Type 0. Dr. Nagar is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology (Certified). Dr. Nagar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    Referral may be required
    1001 Commerce Dr Ste 500, 
    Oak Brook, Illinois, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Romanian, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mircea Iacob is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Oak Brook, Illinois, Illinois. Dr. Iacob 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 Stroke, Occipital Horn Syndrome, Dysarthria, and Familial Benign Copper Deficiency. Dr. Iacob is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology (Certified). Dr. Iacob is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    Advocate Medical Group Neurology

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 625/660, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anibal Lugo is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Lugo 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 Peripheral Neuropathy, Headache, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures. Dr. Lugo is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology. Dr. Lugo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine

    Iems Physician Services PLLC

    1400 W Park St, 
    Urbana, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Zasada is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Urbana, Illinois. Dr. Zasada 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 Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Headache, and Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope. Dr. Zasada is board certified in American Board Of Urgent Care Management and American Board Of Internal Medicine . Dr. Zasada is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine
    Referral may be required

    OSF Illinois Neurological Institute

    3315 North Seminary Street, 
    Galesburg, IL 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marc Katchen is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Galesburg, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Katchen 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 Seizures, Memory Loss, Lafora Disease, and Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome. Dr. Katchen is board certified in American Board Of Sleep Medicine and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology . Dr. Katchen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine
    6155 W Grand Ave Ste 200, 
    Gurnee, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Clark is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Clark 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 Dubin-Johnson Syndrome, Rotor Syndrome, Chronic Cough, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Clark is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    Advocate Medical Group Neurology

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 625/660, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Mikesell is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Mikesell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His clinical expertise encompasses Gumma, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Memory Loss. Dr. Mikesell is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Vascular Neurology. Dr. Mikesell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    OSF Illinois Neurological Institute

    698 Featherstone Road Suite 150, 
    Rockford, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brandon Strawn is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Strawn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Headache, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Strawn is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Strawn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine
    2635 Church Rd Ste 201, 
    Lake Forest, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jose Magana is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Magana 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 Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Magana is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified). Dr. Magana is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    Advocate Medical Group Neurology

    4600 N Ravenswood Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Danielle Rice is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. Her clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Headache, and Shingles. Dr. Rice is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Rice is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine

    OSF Medical Group - Primary Care

    6830 Villagreen View, 
    Rockford, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Divyesh Morker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Morker 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 Diabetic Neuropathy, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Morker is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Morker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    Referral may be required
    1000 N Westmoreland Rd, Level 3, 
    Lake Forest, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Later is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Later 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 Cerebellar Degeneration, Migraine, Neuralgia, and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Dr. Later is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology (Certified). Dr. Later is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine

    OSF Medical Group - Primary Care

    2850 West 95th Street Suite 101, 
    Evergreen Park, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu

    Kashif Zaheer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Dr. Zaheer 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 Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Sciatica. Dr. Zaheer is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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

    Advocate Medical Group Neurology

    3134 N Clark St, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Yu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Yu 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 Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy. Dr. Yu is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Yu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine
    1302 N Main St, 
    Sandwich, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shakeel Ahmad is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sandwich, Illinois. Dr. Ahmad 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 Aplastic Anemia, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Cataract Removal, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ahmad is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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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