The 20 Best Tension Headache Doctors Near Me in Mission Viejo, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 73 doctor with experience in Tension Headache near Mission Viejo, CA. Of these, 68 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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73 providers found
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    24502 Pacific Park Drive, Suite 102, 
    Aliso Viejo, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Ludema is a Neurologist in Aliso Viejo, California. Dr. Ludema has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome, PEHO Syndrome, and Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome. Dr. Ludema is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tension Headache
    Neurology
    Advanced in Tension Headache
    Neurology

    Kiet Loc Apc

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kiet Loc is a Neurologist in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Loc has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Foot Drop.

    Advanced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine

    Bryant Health P.C.

    23653 El Toro Rd Ste B, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Wu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Tetanus, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, and Cellulitis.

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    Wendy L. Reulman
    Physician Assistant | Neurology
    Physician Assistant | Neurology

    Neurology & Pain Specialty Center

    5 Journey, 
    Aliso Viejo, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wendy Reulman is a Neurologist in Aliso Viejo, California. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal, Memory Loss, Migraine, and Headache.

    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine

    Planned Parenthoodorange Etc

    26137 La Paz Rd, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    8+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mayra Schulte is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Schulte has been practicing medicine for over 8 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Vulvovaginitis, Urethritis, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Neurology
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Neurology

    Mission Heritage Mission Viejo-Neurology

    26800 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 385, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joey Gee is a Neurologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Gee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Delirium, Migraine, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Experienced in Tension Headache

    Michael D. Cummings M.D. Inc.

    27800 Medical Center Rd Ste 320, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Cummings is a Neurologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Cummings is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Susac Syndrome, Insomnia, and Tension Headache.

    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine

    Mission Viejo Medical Office

    23781 Maquina Ave, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Omid Ashouri is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Ashouri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Tension Headache, Asthma in Children, and Asthma. Dr. Ashouri is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine

    Kolvita Family Medical Group Inc.

    25982 Pala Ste 180, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Zeller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Zeller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Tracheitis, Neuralgia, and Papular Urticaria.

    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Experienced in Tension Headache

    Aco Saddleback

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    5+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Golshan Fahimi is a Neurologist in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Fahimi has been practicing medicine for over 5 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Migraine, Memory Loss, and Stroke.

    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Neurology
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Neurology

    Dean A Le MD Phd

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dean Le is a Neurologist in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Le has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Hydrocephalus, New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine

    Optum - Laguna Hills

    23521 Paseo De Valencia Ste 311, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Gee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Gee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Alopecia Areata, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Chronic Pain, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Internal Medicine

    Optum California-Hoag Clinic

    26800 Crown Valley Pkwy, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Pratt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Pratt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Pain Medicine

    Zakiat Darojat PA

    30212 Tomas Ste 180, 
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kasra Maasumi is a Pain Medicine provider in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Maasumi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Headache, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome.

    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine

    Saddleback Medical Group

    24411 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Leish is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Leish has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Ataxia, Vertigo, Chronic Cough, and Hypertension. Dr. Leish is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Experienced in Tension Headache

    Optum - Ladera Ranch

    800 Corporate Dr, 
    Ladera Ranch, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mitchell Wainwright is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. Dr. Wainwright has been practicing medicine for over 45 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Papular Urticaria, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Empyema. Dr. Wainwright is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine

    Office

    25500 Rancho Niguel Rd Ste 100, 
    Laguna Niguel, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lauren Davis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laguna Niguel, California. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Common Cold, Tracheitis, Sinusitis, and Empyema.

    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine

    Office

    25500 Rancho Niguel Rd Ste 100, 
    Laguna Niguel, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Davis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laguna Niguel, California. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Tracheitis.

    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine

    Office

    22481 Aspan St Ste A, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carrie Diramio is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Diramio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Tension Headache, Chronic Cough, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Rancho Mission Viejo

    30492 Gateway Pl Ste 110, 
    Rancho Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ekta Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rancho Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Alopecia Areata, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Periorbital Cellulitis, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Tension Headache?

    A tension headache is the most common type of headache. It is pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck, and is often associated with muscle tightness or tenderness in these areas.

    When should I see a Tension Headache doctor near Mission Viejo, CA?

    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 Tension Headache doctor near Mission Viejo, CA?

    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 Tension Headache doctors near Mission Viejo, CA?

    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 Tension Headache doctors near Mission Viejo, CA?

    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 Tension Headache doctor near Mission Viejo, CA?

    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 Tension Headache doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Tension Headache 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 Tension Headache doctor near Mission Viejo, CA?

    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 Tension Headache 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 Tension Headache 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 Tension Headache doctors near Mission Viejo, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Tension Headache 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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