The 20 Best Migraine with Brainstem Aura Doctors Near Me in Erie, PA

Find the Top Migraine with Brainstem Aura Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Migraine with Brainstem Aura near Erie, PA. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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

    UPMC Hamot Neurology

    201 State Street, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Trevor Phinney, DO, is a neurologist who practices at UPMC Northshore Neurology and is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry. He received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at UPMC. His clinical interests include epilepsy and headache medicine.View the full list of Dr. Phinney’s publications on PubMed.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Phinney%2C+T. Dr. Phinney is rated as an Experienced 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 Stroke, Seizures, Apoplexy, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Phinney is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Neurology & Psychiatry.

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

    UPMC Neurological Institute

    120 East 2nd Street, Floor 3, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Hoang, MD, specializes in neurology and is board-certified in epilepsy, clinical neurophysiology, and neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He practices at UPMC Neurological Institute - Northshore. Dr. Hoang received his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at RUSH University Medical Center. Dr. Hoang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Memory Loss. Dr. Hoang is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology , American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology , and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Hoang is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UPMC Hamot Faculty Specialists Hospitalists

    201 State Street, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Jageman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jageman 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 Gerstmann Syndrome, Post-Traumatic Epilepsy, Idiopathic Edema, and Memory Loss. Dr. Jageman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Office

    120 E 2nd St Fl 3, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Bellini is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bellini is rated as an Advanced 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 with Brainstem Aura, Migraine, Dysarthria, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

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

    Saint Vincent Health Center

    232 W 25th St, 
    Erie, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Unger is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Unger 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Hyphema, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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

    AHN Neurology

    2315 Myrtle St Ste L90, 
    Erie, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Leone is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Leone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures.

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

    AHN Neurology

    2315 Myrtle St Ste L90, 
    Erie, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Flamini is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Flamini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigeminal Neuralgia, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

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

    AHN Neurology

    2315 Myrtle St Ste L90, 
    Erie, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rahul Chandra is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chandra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Seizures, and Memory Loss.

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

    AHN Neurology

    2315 Myrtle St Ste L90, 
    Erie, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leonard Leone is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Leone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Memory Loss, Septic Arthritis, and Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1).

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

    Millcreek Manor

    5535 Peach St, 
    Erie, PA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Lynch is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lynch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine, Familial Hemiplegic Migraine, Migraine, and Memory Loss.

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

    Saint Vincent Medical Education And Research Institute Inc.

    2828 Sterrettania Rd, 
    Erie, PA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Overare is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Overare is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Empyema, Chronic Cough, and Sinusitis.

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

    MDVIP - Erie, PA

    3822 Colonial Ave Ste A, 
    Erie, PA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jillian Halmi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Halmi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Her clinical expertise encompasses Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), Fractured Spine, Kikuchi Disease, and Spasticity.

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

    UPMC Primary Care

    2060 North Pearl Street, 
    North East, PA 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristy Netkowicz, DO, is a family medicine doctor and is certified in family medicine by the American Osteopathic Association. She received her medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at Millcreek Community Hospital. Dr. Netkowicz 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, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Netkowicz is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians. Dr. Netkowicz is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Erie, PA?

    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 Erie, PA?

    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 Erie, PA?

    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 Erie, PA?

    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 Erie, PA?

    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 Erie, PA?

    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 Erie, PA?

    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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