The 20 Best Migraine Doctors Near Me in Independence, MO

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The 20 Best Migraine Doctors near Independence, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 143 doctor with experience in Migraine near Independence, MO. Of these, 116 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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143 providers found
    Experienced in Migraine
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Migraine
    Family Medicine

    Swope Health Services

    11320 E. Truman Road, 
    Independence, MO 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shelby Massey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Massey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Obesity, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Migraine
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Migraine
    Internal Medicine

    Family Care Of Independence

    4911 S Arrowhead Dr Ste 201, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karmel Carothers is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Carothers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Carothers is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Migraine
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Migraine
    Neurology

    Optum Missouri-Meritas Health Corporation

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 1235, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Kosa is a Neurologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Kosa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Headache, and Memory Loss.

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    Distinguished in Migraine
    Distinguished in Migraine

    Saint Luke's Neurology-Plaza

    4400 Broadway Blvd Ste 520, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Gibbons is a Neurologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Gibbons is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Cluster Headache, and Headache.

    Experienced in Migraine
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Migraine
    Family Medicine

    University Health Academic Physicians

    313 S Liberty St, 
    Independence, MO 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angela Barnett is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Barnett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Migraine
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Migraine
    Family Medicine

    CenterWell US-24

    1010 W US Highway 24, 
    Independence, MO 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Gibbs is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Gibbs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Food Allergy, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Migraine
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Migraine
    Family Medicine

    Office

    11605 E 23rd St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Linnick is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Linnick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Experienced in Migraine
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Migraine
    Internal Medicine

    Oak Street Health Truman

    16659 E 23rd St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brent W Beasley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. W Beasley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Obesity.

    Experienced in Migraine
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Migraine
    Internal Medicine

    Prompt Medical Clinic

    1325 S Noland Rd Ste C, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kulnarin Purcell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Purcell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Migraine, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

    Experienced in Migraine
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Migraine
    Family Medicine

    Family Care Of Independence

    4911 S Arrowhead Dr Ste 200, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Patterson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Migraine
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Migraine
    Geriatrics

    Family Care Of Independence

    4911 S Arrowhead Dr Ste 200, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pamela Maben is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Maben is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Obesity in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Migraine
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Migraine
    Family Medicine

    CenterPoint Physicians Group

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 335, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Bergman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Bergman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Obesity, and Familial Hypertension.

    Richard M. Dubinsky
    Advanced in Migraine
    Advanced in Migraine

    Landon Center On Aging

    3599 Rainbow Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Dubinsky is a Neurologist in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Dubinsky has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine. His top areas of expertise are Huntington Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, and Tardive Dyskinesia. Dr. Dubinsky is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Migraine
    Neurology
    Advanced in Migraine
    Neurology

    IU Health Neurology

    13000 E 136th St Ste 3000, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Rusk is a Neurologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Rusk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine. His top areas of expertise are Alpers-Huttenlocher Syndrome, Memory Loss, Parkinson's Disease, and Seizures.

    Advanced in Migraine
    Advanced in Migraine

    Office

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 1235, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Larry Hollenbeck is a Neurologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Hollenbeck has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Septic Arthritis, Tomaculous Neuropathy, and Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy.

    Advanced in Migraine
    Advanced in Migraine

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Gratton is a Neurologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Gratton has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine. His top areas of expertise are Increased Intracranial Pressure, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Optic Neuritis, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

    Advanced in Migraine
    Advanced in Migraine

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthur Allen is a Neurologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Allen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Advanced in Migraine
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Migraine
    Family Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    3200 NE Ralph Powell Rd, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew John is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. John is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Obesity.

    Advanced in Migraine
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Migraine
    Family Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    3200 NE Ralph Powell Rd, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathleen Meng is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Meng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and High Cholesterol.

    Advanced in Migraine
    Advanced in Migraine

    Research Neurology Associates LLC

    2330 E Meyer Blvd Ste 401, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Iftekhar Ahmed is a Neurologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Migraine?

    A migraine is a type of headache. It may occur with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or sensitivity to light and sound. In most people, a throbbing pain is felt only on one side of the head.

    When should I see a Migraine doctor near Independence, 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 Migraine doctor near Independence, 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 Migraine doctors near Independence, 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 Migraine doctors near Independence, 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 Migraine doctor near Independence, 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 Migraine doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Migraine 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 doctor near Independence, 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 Migraine 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 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 doctors near Independence, MO?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Migraine 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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