The 20 Best Headache Doctors Near Me in Chicago, IL

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The 20 Best Headache Doctors near Chicago, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 526 doctor with experience in Headache near Chicago, IL. Of these, 485 are Experienced, 40 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Jeffrey Yu
    Experienced in Headache
    Neurology
    Experienced in Headache
    Neurology

    Advocate Medical Group Neurology

    3134 N Clark St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Yu is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy.

    Alan G. Shepard
    Advanced in Headache
    Advanced in Headache
    259 E Erie St Ste 2200, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Shepard is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Shepard has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Peripheral Neuropathy, Memory Loss, and Neuralgia.

    Igor J. Koralnik
    Advanced in Headache
    Advanced in Headache

    Regenstein Center For Neurological Care - Lavin Family Pavilion

    259 E Erie St, Ste 1900, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Igor Koralnik is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Koralnik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, CACH Syndrome, Encephalitis, Thrombectomy, and Endovascular Embolization. Dr. Koralnik 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

    Learn about our expert tiers
    Distinguished in Headache
    Distinguished in Headache

    Office

    1520 W Harrison St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Wright is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Wright has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Headache, Seizures, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Headache
    Advanced in Headache
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yvonne Curran is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Curran has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Headache, Migraine, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement.

    Sami Sibai
    Experienced in Headache
    Radiology
    Experienced in Headache
    Radiology
    676 N St Clair St Ste 800, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sami Sibai is a Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sibai has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Pleural Effusion.

    Sam U. Ho
    Experienced in Headache
    Neurology
    Experienced in Headache
    Neurology
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    53+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sam Ho is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ho has been practicing medicine for over 53 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Migraine, and Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction.

    Christopher P. Mckinney
    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    676 N St Clair St Ste 800, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Mckinney is a Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mckinney has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, PEHO Syndrome, Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome, and X-Linked Intellectual Disability, Siderius Type.

    Roumen D. Balabanov
    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Roumen Balabanov is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Balabanov has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Neuromyelitis Optica, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Optic Neuritis.

    Karan S. Dixit
    Experienced in Headache
    Hematology Oncology | Neurology | Hematology
    Experienced in Headache
    Hematology Oncology | Neurology | Hematology
    675 N St Clair St Ste 20-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karan Dixit is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Dixit has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioma, Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, and Gastrostomy.

    Alan J. Woronoff
    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    676 N St Clair St Ste 800, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Woronoff is a Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Woronoff has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Visceromegaly, Folliculitis, and Boils.

    Alexander J. Nemeth
    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    201 E Huron St 4th Fl, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Nemeth is a Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Nemeth has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Brain Aneurysm, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, and Meningioma.

    Timothy C. Hain
    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    48+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Hain is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hain has been practicing medicine for over 48 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Migraine.

    Advanced in Headache
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Headache
    Neuroradiology

    Rush University Medical Center

    1653 W Congress Pkwy, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Santhosh Gaddikeri is a Neuroradiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gaddikeri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Tissue Biopsy, and Microvascular Decompression.

    Advanced in Headache
    Advanced in Headache

    Integrated Imaging Consultants, LLC

    836 W Wellington Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gleb Gorelick is a Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gorelick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), CAPOS Syndrome, Headache, and Vertigo.

    Parinda H. Shah
    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache

    Integrated Imaging Consultants, LLC

    836 W Wellington Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi

    Parinda Shah is a Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. Her top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Vertigo, and Headache.

    Loren D. Zuiderveld
    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache

    Integrated Imaging Consultants, LLC

    836 W Wellington Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Loren Zuiderveld is a Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Zuiderveld has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Embolectomy.

    Mai B. Campbell
    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache

    Integrated Imaging Consultants, LLC

    836 W Wellington Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Danish

    Mai Campbell is a Radiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, Gallbladder Disease, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

    Nestor Ivkov
    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache

    Advocate Medical Group Neurology

    Chicago, IL 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nestor Ivkov is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ivkov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine

    David A Vermylen MD SC

    200 S Michigan Ave Ste 1400, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ami Desai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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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