The 20 Best Tension Headache Doctors Near Me in District of Columbia, US

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The 20 Best Tension Headache Doctors in District of Columbia, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Tension Headache near District of Columbia, US. Of these, 33 are Experienced.

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33 providers found
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

    Collin D Cullen MDLLC

    4400 Jenifer Street Northwest, Suite 350, Suite 350, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Collin D. Cullen is an internist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital. He practices out of Cullen, Umosella, Cullen & Cullen in Bethesda, Md. Dr. Cullen earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Cullen has been named a Top MD by Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine, as well as a Top Family/General Practitioner by Washingtonian Magazine. Recent News Articles and Media Coverage The Brothers Cullen. Bethesda Magazine (January/February 2008). Dr. Cullen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Tension Headache, Subacute Combined Degeneration, Cirrhosis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Experienced in Tension Headache

    VA Medical Center

    50 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Friedhelm Sandbrink is a Pain Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sandbrink is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Headache, Tension Headache, and Phantom Limb Pain.

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

    Marys Center For Maternal & Child Care Inc.

    100 Gallatin St NE, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carolyn Wakeman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Wakeman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Tension Headache, and Bacterial Gastroenteritis.

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

    Mary's Center Pharmacy

    3912 Georgia Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dana Mueller is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mueller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    Sure & Associates DC Professional Corporation

    2333 Ontario Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gita Agarwal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and High Cholesterol.

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

    Marys Center For Maternal And Child Care Inc

    2333 Ontario Rd Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Amharic, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Tirsit Adane is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Adane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Adane is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Unity Health Care Inc.

    1660 Columbia Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rona Schwartz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Marys Center For Maternal And Child Care Inc

    2333 Ontario Rd Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Opioid Use Disorder, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Neurology
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Neurology

    Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Neurology

    2041 Georgia Ave NW Ste 5B1, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roger Weir is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Weir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, Seizures, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Experienced in Tension Headache

    Ear Nose & Throat Medical Group Of Washington PC

    2021 K St NW Ste 210, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lynda Nwabuobi is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Nwabuobi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Migraine.

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

    Unity Health Pharmacy

    3020 14th St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Portillo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Portillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Neurology | Psychiatry
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Neurology | Psychiatry

    Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center

    700 Second St NE, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Monica Chan is a Neurologist and a Psychiatrist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Tension Headache, Camptocormism, and Conversion Disorder. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Unity Health Care Inc.

    1500 Galen St SE, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aaron Shapiro is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Shapiro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Chlamydia, Opioid Use Disorder, Trichomoniasis, and Hypertension.

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

    Reginald D Wills MD PC

    1263 Evarts St NE, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nayo Wills is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Wills is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Memory Loss, Premenstrual Syndrome, and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.

    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Experienced in Tension Headache

    Office

    1160 Varnum St NE Ste 204, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neal Kurzrok is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kurzrok 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 Memory Loss, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Seizures.

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

    Unity Health Pharmacy

    3020 14th St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amanda Slater is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Slater is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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

    Unity Health Care Inc.

    4414 Benning Rd NE, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Zucker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Zucker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Trichomoniasis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Unity Health Pharmacy

    3020 14th St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jamie Majdi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Majdi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Opioid Use Disorder, and Hypertension.

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

    Sure & Associates DC Professional Corporation

    2333 Ontario Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Evan Milton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Milton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Food Allergy, Obesity in Children, Sitosterolemia, and Opioid Use Disorder.

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

    Gw Primary Care-McPherson Square

    1101 15th St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joel Willis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Willis has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Tension Headache, Pleurisy, and Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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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