The 20 Best Migraine with Brainstem Aura Doctors Near Me in Des Moines, IA

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The 20 Best Migraine with Brainstem Aura Doctors near Des Moines, IA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Migraine with Brainstem Aura near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 34 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    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 
     (0.7 miles away)
    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.

    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 
     (0.7 miles away)
    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.

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

    Central Iowa Hospital Corp.

    840 E University Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Rehmann is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Rehmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

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

    Office

    1111 6th Ave Ste A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    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.

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

    Office

    1111 6th Ave Ste A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    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.

    Keith Kohout
    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Kohout is a Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kohout is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Memory Loss.

    John Wright
    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Neurology
    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Neurology

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Wright is a Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Wright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. His top areas of expertise are Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

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

    Office

    1111 6th Ave Ste A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    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.

    Randall Hamilton
    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura

    Office

    1111 6th Ave Ste A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Randall Hamilton is a Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hamilton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. His top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Dennis Zachary
    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura

    Mercy Clinics Inc.

    6601 SW 9th St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Zachary is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Zachary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis.

    David Harrison
    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Clinic Laboratory-Ankeny

    800 E 1st St Ste 1700, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Harrison is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Harrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

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

    Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Multi-Specialty-Methodist Plaza

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lynn Rankin is a Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Rankin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Cluster Headache.

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

    Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Multi-Specialty-Methodist Plaza

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Seenaiah Byreddy is a Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Byreddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. His top areas of expertise are Partial Seizure, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Seizures, and Stroke.

    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Internal Medicine

    Unitypoint Clinic Internal Medicine-Methodist Plaza

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 200, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Garner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Garner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1215 Pleasant St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Gloor is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Gloor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis, Cardiac Amyloidosis, and Hereditary Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy.

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

    Office

    1111 6th Ave Ste A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erik Arneson is a Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Arneson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. His top areas of expertise are Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine, Familial Hemiplegic Migraine, Migraine, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

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

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wendy Zadeh is a Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Zadeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Migraine, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy.

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

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelsey Randel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Randel has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Her top areas of expertise are Giardia Infection, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Office

    2508 E University Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Klock is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Klock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Her top areas of expertise are Brown-Sequard Syndrome, Black Hairy Tongue, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Joseph Mcgargill
    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Family Medicine

    Office

    5900 E University Ave, 
    Pleasant Hill, IA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Mcgargill is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Mcgargill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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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 near Des Moines, IA?

    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 near Des Moines, IA?

    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 near Des Moines, IA?

    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 near Des Moines, IA?

    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 near Des Moines, IA?

    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 near Des Moines, IA?

    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 near Des Moines, IA?

    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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