The 20 Best Migraine with Brainstem Aura Doctors Near Me in Bel Air, MD

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 267 doctor with experience in Migraine with Brainstem Aura near Bel Air, MD. Of these, 230 are Experienced, 34 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Distinguished in Migraine with Brainstem Aura

    Office

    30065 Business Center Dr Ste 3, 
    Charlotte Hall, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Reel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charlotte Hall, Maryland. Dr. Reel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Seizures, and Memory Loss.

    Distinguished in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Distinguished in Migraine with Brainstem Aura

    Neurological Medicine P.A.

    7500 Hanover Pkwy Ste 201, 
    Greenbelt, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nabeen Hussain is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Greenbelt, Maryland. Dr. Hussain is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Partial Familial Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, Memory Loss, and Seizures.

    Distinguished in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Neurology

    Sangjin OH MD PA

    1412 Crain Hwy N Ste 6A, 
    Glen Burnie, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sangjin Oh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Oh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

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

    Neurology Consultants-Severna Park

    645 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd Ste 105, 
    Severna Park, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clifford Andrew is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Severna Park, Maryland. Dr. Andrew is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) Syndrome, Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis, and Cowden Syndrome.

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

    Comprehensive Neurology Services P.A.

    196 Thomas Johnson Dr Ste 120, 
    Frederick, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shahid Rafiq is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Rafiq is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Seizures, Stroke, Migraine, and Thrombectomy.

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

    Neurological Medicine P.A.

    7500 Hanover Pkwy Ste 201, 
    Greenbelt, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Whicker is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Greenbelt, Maryland. Dr. Whicker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

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

    Sonal G. Patel M.D. A Professional Corporation

    4416 East West Hwy Ste 201, 
    Bethesda, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sonal Patel is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Seizures.

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

    MDVIP - Bel Air, MD

    208 Plumtree Rd Ste C, 
    Bel Air, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sinnarajah Raguraj is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bel Air, Maryland. Dr. Raguraj is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Hypertensive Heart Disease. Dr. Raguraj is currently accepting new patients.

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

    NeuroCare Center LLC

    Columbia, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Reaven is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Reaven is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Essential Tremor, and Tension Headache. Dr. Reaven is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

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

    Office

    301 Saint Paul St Ste 402, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Bernheimer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Bernheimer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Peripheral Neuropathy, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, and Myasthenia Gravis.

    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Neurology | Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Neurology | Anesthesiology

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    4940 Eastern Avenue, Suite 1201, Suite 1201, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Rafael Llinas serves as the Director of Neurology at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. His clinical interests include acute stroke treatments, neurovascular imaging and migraine as related to cerebrovascular disease. He also serves as the associate director of the neurology residency program. He was instrumental in establishing the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Stroke Center. In 2005, in recognition of the Stroke Centers organizational efforts in stroke care, the institution was granted certification as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Dr. Llinas primary areas of research interests include diffusion-perfusion imaging of stroke, intravenous and intra-arterial thrombolysis for stroke, education of physicians and nurses in stroke identification and stroke care, stroke units and stroke centers. Dr. Rafael Llinas received his medical degree from the New York University School of Medicine. He completed a medical internship at the Boston City Hospital and was a neurology resident in the Harvard-Longwood neurology training program. Following his residency, he was a stroke and cerebrovascular disease fellow for two years at Beth Israel Hospital, Harvard University. Dr. Llinas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Siderosis, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Llinas is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology
    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Albanian, Italian
    Offers Telehealth

    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses 15q11.2 Microdeletion, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Cluster Headache. Dr. Taga is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

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

    Center For Brain & Neuro Care

    7625 Maple Lawn Boulevard, Suite 260, Suite 260, 
    Fulton, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ruwani Gunawardane is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Fulton, Maryland. Dr. Gunawardane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Cerebellar Degeneration, and Delirium. Dr. Gunawardane is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

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

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    4940 Eastern Avenue, Suite 1201, Suite 1201, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christina Graley is a neurologist who is fellowship-trained in headache medicine. She specializes in migraine headaches, cluster headaches and facial pain syndromes. Dr. Graley obtained her medical degree from Marshall University in West Virginia. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she remained for residency training in neurology. Her fellowship training in headache medicine was completed at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Selected Publications Dworetz A, Graley C, Padia H, Gwathmey K. Neurologic Manifestations of Systemic Disease: Peripheral Nervous System. Current Treatment Options in Neurology. 2020; vol 22 Graley C, Aubert R, Gowda S, Holloway K. Responsive neuro stimulation [RNS] system for management of refractory status epilepticus. Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery. 2021; vol 24 Graley C, Oakley, C. Evidence supports prophylactic treatment for migraine. Contemporary Pediatrics. May 2020. Dr. Graley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Graley is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

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

    MidAtlantic Epilepsy & Sleep Center

    Bethesda, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Prior to joining the Mid-Atlantic Epilepsy and Sleep Center, Dr. Jonathan Ross was Director of The New England Epilepsy Institute, a division of New England Neurological Associates (NENA) in Lawrence, Massachusetts. He also served as head of the Neurology division at NENA. After graduating medical school in 1991, Dr. Ross completed postgraduate training at Harvard Medical School and Boston University School of Medicine, and also served as Teaching Fellow at Harvard and Boston University. Dr. Ross is an active member of the American Epilepsy Society, American Clinical Neurophysiology Society, Massachusetts Medical Society, and the American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Ross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Benign Rolandic Epilepsy. Dr. Ross is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

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

    NeuroCare Center LLC

    3290 North Ridge Road, Suite 102, Suite 240, Suite 102, Suite 240, 
    Ellicott City, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Babkes is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Ellicott City, Maryland. Dr. Babkes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Peripheral Neuropathy, Neuralgia, and Dravet Syndrome. Dr. Babkes is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Neurology | Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Migraine with Brainstem Aura
    Neurology | Neuroradiology

    Chesapeake Neurology Services

    111 West High Street, Suite 107, 
    Elkton, MD 
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Melnick is a Neurologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Elkton, Maryland. He has been practicing medicine for over 46 years. Dr. Melnick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Subacute Cerebellar Degeneration, Memory Loss, and Orthostatic Hypotension. Dr. Melnick is board certified in American Board Of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Electrodiagnostic Medicine and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology.

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

    Johns Hopkins Children's Center Pediatric Specialists - Annapolis

    Annapolis, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    As Assistant Professor of Neurology, Dr. Oakley sees patients with a variety of general pediatric neurological issues, but he focuses his clinical efforts primarily on the treatment of pediatric and adolescent headaches. He is the co-director of the Johns Hopkins Headache Center and has established the Pediatric Headache Center at The Johns Hopkins Hospital to better serve children and adolescents with these common and potentially disabling conditions. A long standing migraine suffer himself, Dr. Oakley is a member of the Child Neurology Society, American Academy of Neurology, the American Headache Society, and the National Headache Foundation. He lectures frequently to the general public and healthcare providers on a multitude of pediatric neurology topics but focuses on migraine and other childhood headaches, as this is his primary clinical focus. Dr. Oakley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Headache, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Neuralgia. Dr. Oakley is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

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

    Neurology Consultants - Columbia

    10805 Hickory Ridge Road, Suite 201, Suite 201, 
    Columbia, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Merrill Ansher is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Ansher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Delirium, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Ansher is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Neurology Clinic Of Maryland Inc

    Columbia, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi, Konkani, Marathi
    Offers Telehealth

    Sheetal Wagle is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Wagle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Her clinical expertise encompasses Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Migraine, Transient Global Amnesia, and Stroke. Dr. Wagle is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Bel Air, MD?

    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 Bel Air, MD?

    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 Bel Air, MD?

    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 Bel Air, MD?

    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 Bel Air, MD?

    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 Bel Air, MD?

    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 Bel Air, MD?

    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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