The 20 Best Headache Doctors Near Me in columbia, MO

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 53 doctor with experience in Headache near columbia, MO. Of these, 47 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Headache
    Advanced in Headache
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    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1020 Hitt St, Neurology Clinic Univ Of Mo, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Burger is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Burger is rated as an Advanced 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Headache, and Cluster Headache. Dr. Burger is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Burger is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1020 Hitt St, Neurology Clinic Univ Of Mo, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Manjamalai Sivaraman is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Sivaraman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Restless Legs Syndrome, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Seizures, and Memory Loss. Dr. Sivaraman is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Sleep Medicine and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Sivaraman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine

    Office

    305 N Keene St Ste 203, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Margaret Day is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Day is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Pulmonary Embolism, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, and Pulmonary Hypertension. Dr. Day 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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    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine

    Fairview Internal Medicine

    101 S Fairview Rd, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nancy Mabe is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Mabe 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 Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Mabe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine

    Mizzou Pharmacy-Smiley Lane

    2325 Smiley Ln, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Casey Williams is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Cough, and Headache. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Headache
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Headache
    Family Medicine

    Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Dudley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Dudley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Morning Sickness, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Dr. Dudley is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Headache
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Headache
    Family Medicine

    Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Hauan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Hauan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Lung Metastases, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.

    Advanced in Headache
    Advanced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    Mizzou Pharmacy-Hitt Street

    1020 Hitt St, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aaron Koonce is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Koonce is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Alzheimer's Disease, Seizures, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Koonce is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1020 Hitt St, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Syed Shah is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Shah 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 Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1020 Hitt St, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brandi French is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. French is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy. Dr. French is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Vascular Neurology. Dr. French is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Neurology | Psychiatry | Psychology
    Experienced in Headache
    Neurology | Psychiatry | Psychology
    Referral may be required

    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1020 Hitt St, Neurology Clinic Univ Of Mo, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joel Shenker is a Neurologist and a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Shenker 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 Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Memory Loss, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Shenker is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Shenker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1020 Hitt St, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean Lanigar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Lanigar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Lanigar is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Neurophysiology, American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Epilepsy, and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Lanigar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Experienced in Headache
    Referral may be required

    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kraig Lage is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Lage is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. Dr. Lage is board certified in American Board Of Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Lage is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine

    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    305 N Keene St, Suite 203, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lynn Wung is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Wung 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Chronic Cough. Dr. Wung is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Wung is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine

    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    101 S Fairview Rd, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Koller is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Koller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Koller is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Koller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine

    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    2325 Smiley Ln, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Beckmann is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Beckmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Cough, Nonbacterial Prostatitis, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Beckmann is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Beckmann is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine

    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    2325 Smiley Ln, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jamie Ogden is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Ogden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Ogden is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Ogden is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1000 W Nifong Blvd, Suite 150, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Abigail Emerson is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Emerson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypothyroidism, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Emerson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Emerson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Family Medicine

    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    551 E Southampton Dr, Urgent Care, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shamita Misra is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Misra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Vertigo. Dr. Misra is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Misra is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Headache
    Internal Medicine

    Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Scott is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Lung Metastases, Ventricular Tachycardia, and Pneumonia.

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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 columbia, MO?

    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 columbia, MO?

    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 columbia, MO?

    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 columbia, MO?

    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 columbia, MO?

    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 columbia, MO?

    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 columbia, MO?

    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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