The 20 Best Headache Doctors in Maryland, US

Dennis Dey, MD, specializes in neurology and is board certified in neurology and pain medicine by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He practices at UPMC Western Maryland Neurology and Proactive Pain and Neurology. Dr. Dey completed his fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital - Harvard Medical School, residency at MCP Hahnemann University/Drexel and Universitats Augenklinik, and medical education at Freie Universitat Berlin. Dr. Dey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Stroke, Headache, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

Dagmara Pychynski is a Neurologist in Elkton, Maryland. Dr. Pychynski has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Memory Loss.

Jeffrey Mewborne is a Radiologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Mewborne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Stroke, Headache, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.

Dr. Aruna Rao completed her Neurology residency at Johns Hopkins school of medicine followed by a fellowship in Sleep medicine. She sees patients at the headache center, cerebro spinal fluid (CSF) disorders center and sleep disorders center, which are located at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. She specializes in all headache disorders including migraine, cluster, tension headaches, trigeminal neuralgia and facial pain. Dr. Rao is currently not accepting new patients. In the CSF Disorders Center she evaluates patients with pseudotumor cerebri and other CSF disorders. In the sleep disorders center she sees patients with sleep apnea, insomnia, hypersomnolence disorders and movement disorders associated with sleep like restless leg syndrome. Dr. Rao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, and Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome.

Dr. David M. Yousem is the associate dean for professional development in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Radiology and Radiological Science. He specializes in neuroimaging. Dr. Yousem received his B.S. and M.D. degrees at the University of Michigan. He completed a radiology residency at Johns Hopkins and a two-year fellowship in neuroradiology at the University of Pennsylvania. He received his M.B.A. at Johns Hopkins University in 2003. Dr. Yousem's expertise spans the full gamut of neuroradiology techniques including computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), angiography, myelography, CT guided aspirations and biopsies, functional MRI, diffusion and perfusion imaging, MR/CT angiography, and 3-D reconstructions. He is a noted authority on disorders of the brain, spine, head and neck, olfaction, cranial neuropathies and neurodegeneration. Dr. Yousem has authored or edited four books—Neuroradiology: THE REQUISITES, Head and Neck Case Review, and Radiology Business Practice: How to Succeed, and Non-Interpretive Skills Case Review, all published by Mosby/Elsevier—and has edited four journal issues. He has published over 250 peer reviewed articles over 50 chapters in books and has lectured on five continents. Dr. Yousem has an RSNA Educator Award sponsored on line course containing over 30 lectures on the Business of Medicine available to the public at https://webcast.jhu.edu/Mediasite/Catalog/Full/2facf598655b40ecaf3e7ee71698b86421. This is currently used by residency programs across the country to fulfill ACGME requirements for business of radiology content. He served as President of the American Society of Neuroradiology in 2008-2009 and as the Secretary of Treasurer of the World Federation of Neuroradiological Societies from 2011 to present. He sits on many of national radiological societies committees. Dr. Yousem has completed two marathons (best time: 3 hours, 54 minutes), a half Ironman, and a full Ironman (2.5-mile swim followed by 112-mile bike ride and then a 26-mile run) competition. Videos David M. Yousem e-Radiology Learning - Neuroradiology Pearls and Pitfalls (1 of 4) e-Radiology Learning - Neuroradiology Pearls and Pitfalls (2 of 4) e-Radiology Learning - Neuroradiology Pearls and Pitfalls (3 of 4) e-Radiology Learning - Neuroradiology Pearls and Pitfalls (4 of 4). Dr. Yousem is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Embolectomy.

Arens Taga is a neurologist specializing in neuromuscular diseases, with a particular focus on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other motor neuron diseases. His clinical work aims to improve the quality of care for patients with ALS through biomarker-based, precision medicine approaches that refine disease stratification and facilitate more targeted and efficient enrollment in clinical trials. As a clinician-scientist, Dr. Taga uses patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells to model ALS, uncover novel disease mechanisms and identify therapeutic targets that are translatable to clinical trials. In recognition of his work in ALS, Dr. Taga was awarded the 2025 Richard Olney Clinician Scientist Development Award, which honors early-career physician-scientists dedicated to advancing ALS research. Dr. Taga earned his medical degree from the School of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Parma, Italy, where he also completed his neurology residency. He subsequently trained at The Johns Hopkins University, completing a postdoctoral research fellowship in the neuromuscular division, an internal medicine internship, a neurology residency and a neuromuscular clinical fellowship. Dr. Taga is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are 15q11.2 Microdeletion, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Cluster Headache.

Dr. Abhay Moghekar focuses on disorders of cerebrospinal fluid physiology like normal pressure hydrocephalus, obstructive hydrocephalus, congenital hydrocephalus, pseudotumor cerebri, CSF otorhhea, CSF rhinorrhea, intracranial hypotension due to spinal CSF leaks and peri-operative management of patients undergoing repair of CSF otorrhea and rhinorrhea. His research interests include identifying biomarkers of neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer's disease and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. Dr. Moghekar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Increased Intracranial Pressure, Hydrocephalus, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Stent Placement, and Gastrostomy.

Gordana Peric is a Neurologist in Berlin, Maryland. Dr. Peric is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Headache, Choroid Plexus Cyst, and Familial Porencephaly.

Kim Callwood is a Radiologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Callwood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebelloolivary Atrophy, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Primary Familial Brain Calcification, and Headache.

Arthur Kane is a Neuroradiologist in Annapolis, Maryland. Dr. Kane is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Mikulicz Disease, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

Kevin Berger is a Neuroradiologist in Annapolis, Maryland. Dr. Berger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Familial Porencephaly, and Choroid Plexus Cyst.

William Fowlkes is a Radiologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Fowlkes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Headache, Scoliosis, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

Syed Ashruf is a Neuroradiologist in Annapolis, Maryland. Dr. Ashruf is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Headache, CAPOS Syndrome, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Pleurisy.

Myung-sup Kim is a Radiologist in Cumberland, Maryland. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Vertigo, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

Myles Koby is a Neuroradiologist in Lanham, Maryland. Dr. Koby is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Headache, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Spinal Fusion.

Kerry Thompson is a Radiologist in Annapolis, Maryland. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Headache, Gallbladder Disease, and Vertigo.

Michael Clark is a Neuroradiologist in Annapolis, Maryland. Dr. Clark is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Vertigo, Pleurisy, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

Simmi Chawla is a Neuroradiologist in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Chawla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Pleurisy, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Pleural Effusion.

Tianbo Ren is a Neuroradiologist in Owings Mills, Maryland. Dr. Ren has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Diverticular Disease, and Headache.

Michael Goldman is a Radiologist in Windsor Mill, Maryland. Dr. Goldman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Headache, and Diverticular Disease.