The 20 Best Migraine with Brainstem Aura Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

Find the Top Migraine with Brainstem Aura Experts and Specialists

The 20 Best Migraine with Brainstem Aura Doctors in Iowa, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 171 doctor with experience in Migraine with Brainstem Aura near Iowa, US. Of these, 159 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Sangeeta Shah
    Distinguished in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Distinguished in Migraine with Brainstem Aura

    Office

    2710 Saint Francis Dr Ste 201, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sangeeta Shah is a Neurologist in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Her top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Memory Loss, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

    Kyle Jorgensen
    Advanced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Advanced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura

    Office

    1111 6th Ave Ste A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kyle Jorgensen is a Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Jorgensen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Seizures, and Memory Loss.

    Mel F. Roca
    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Family Medicine

    CHI Health Clinic Family Medicine/Pediatrics (W Broadway)

    3135 W Broadway, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mel Roca is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Roca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Roca is currently accepting new patients.

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    Jamie O. Armbruster
    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Family Medicine

    CHI Health Clinic Family Medicine/Pediatrics (W Broadway)

    3135 W Broadway, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jamie Armbruster is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Armbruster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Her top areas of expertise are Low Potassium Level, High Cholesterol, Acute Cystitis, and Hypertension. Dr. Armbruster is currently accepting new patients.

    Mark Puricelli
    Advanced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Advanced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Puricelli is a Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Puricelli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Memory Loss.

    Heike Schmolck
    Advanced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Advanced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura

    Office

    1111 6th Ave Ste A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Heike Schmolck is a Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Schmolck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Her top areas of expertise are Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Kelli Badker
    Advanced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Nurse Practitioner
    Advanced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Nurse Practitioner

    Office

    1631 4th St SW Ste 114, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelli Badker is a Nurse Practitioner in Mason City, Iowa. Ms. Badker has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Migraine, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy.

    Paul Babikian
    Advanced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Internal Medicine

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Babikian is an Internal Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Babikian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Lafora Disease.

    Marc Hines
    Advanced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Neurology
    Advanced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Neurology

    Office

    2710 Saint Francis Dr Ste 201, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Hines is a Neurologist in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Hines has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura

    Genesis Medical Center-Davenport

    1227 E Rusholme St, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aloka Amarakone is a Neurologist in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Amarakone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hemiplegia, Seizures, and Dysarthria.

    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Neurology
    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Neurology

    Rebecca J Metzger DDS LLC

    1015 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anu Baweja is a Neurologist in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Baweja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Foot Drop, and Encephalitis.

    Advanced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Sleep Medicine

    Washington County Hospital And Clinics

    400 E Polk St, 
    Washington, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ernest Ajax is a Sleep Medicine provider in Washington, Iowa. Dr. Ajax is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Restless Legs Syndrome, and Essential Tremor.

    Advanced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Advanced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura

    Rebecca J Metzger DDS LLC

    1015 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Semira Ramic is a Neurologist in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Ramic is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Foot Drop, Myasthenia Gravis, and Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.

    Advanced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Neurology
    Advanced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Neurology

    Rebecca J Metzger DDS LLC

    1015 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Moore is a Neurologist in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Moore is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. His top areas of expertise are Moebius Syndrome, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Cerebral Palsy.

    Advanced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1018 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Grandgenett is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Grandgenett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Obesity, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Family Medicine

    Office

    2600 Outer Dr N, 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Peterson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Peterson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Obesity, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Brianne Day
    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Waukee Family Medicine

    25 W Hickman Rd, 
    Waukee, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brianne Day is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waukee, Iowa. Dr. Day is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

    Michael Jacoby
    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura

    Office

    1111 6th Ave Ste A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Jacoby is a Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Jacoby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Alzheimer's Disease, Epilepsy, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Lydia Mustafic
    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Waterloo Family Medicine

    2710 Saint Francis Dr, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lydia Mustafic is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Mustafic has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Urinary Incontinence, and Peripheral Artery Disease.

    J G. Thomas
    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Family Medicine

    CHI Health Clinic Family Medicine/Pediatrics (Valley View)

    1288 Valley View Dr, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    J Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. His top areas of expertise are Low Potassium Level, Gitelman Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Ureteroscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Migraine with Brainstem Aura?

    Migraine with brainstem aura (MBA) is a type of migraine headache with aura that is associated with pain at the back of the head on both sides. An aura is a group of symptoms that generally serve as a warning sign that a bad headache is coming. Auras may consist of dizziness and vertigo, slurred speech, ataxia, tinnitus, visual changes, and/or loss of balance. The exact underlying cause of MBA is poorly understood. Migraines are likely complex disorders that are influenced by multiple genes, in combination with lifestyle and environmental factors. In rare cases, susceptibility to MBA may be caused by a change in the ATP1A2 gene or CACNA1A gene.

    When should I see a Migraine with Brainstem Aura doctor in Iowa, 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 Migraine with Brainstem Aura doctor in Iowa, 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 Migraine with Brainstem Aura doctors in Iowa, 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 Migraine with Brainstem Aura doctors in Iowa, 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 Migraine with Brainstem Aura doctor in Iowa, 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 Migraine with Brainstem Aura doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Migraine with Brainstem Aura 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 Migraine with Brainstem Aura doctor in Iowa, 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 Migraine with Brainstem Aura 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 Migraine with Brainstem Aura 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 Migraine with Brainstem Aura doctors in Iowa, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Migraine with Brainstem Aura 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 Migraine with Brainstem Aura doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Migraine with Brainstem Aura 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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