The 20 Best Tension Headache Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

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The 20 Best Tension Headache Doctors in Iowa, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 173 doctor with experience in Tension Headache near Iowa, US. Of these, 169 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Sangeeta Shah
    Distinguished in Tension Headache
    Distinguished in Tension Headache

    Office

    2710 Saint Francis Dr Ste 201, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sangeeta Shah is a Neurologist in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Memory Loss, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

    Mel F. Roca
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine

    CHI Health Clinic Family Medicine/Pediatrics (W Broadway)

    3135 W Broadway, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mel Roca is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Roca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Roca is currently accepting new patients.

    Gregory Halbur
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine

    UnityPoint Health

    3520 Singing Hills Blvd, 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Halbur is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Halbur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Cellulitis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

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    Rifali Patel
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Experienced in Tension Headache

    Mercy Clinics Inc.

    330 Laurel St Ste 1200, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rifali Patel is a Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Dravet Syndrome, and Memory Loss.

    Jamie O. Armbruster
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine

    CHI Health Clinic Family Medicine/Pediatrics (W Broadway)

    3135 W Broadway, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jamie Armbruster is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Armbruster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Low Potassium Level, High Cholesterol, Acute Cystitis, and Hypertension. Dr. Armbruster is currently accepting new patients.

    Heike Schmolck
    Advanced in Tension Headache
    Advanced in Tension Headache

    Office

    1111 6th Ave Ste A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Heike Schmolck is a Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Schmolck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Brian Sankey
    Advanced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Waterloo Family Medicine

    2710 Saint Francis Dr, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Sankey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Sankey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Peripheral Artery Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Osteoarthritis.

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

    McFarland Clinic-Carroll

    1214 S Grant Rd, 
    Carroll, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ericka Muhlbauer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Carroll, Iowa. Dr. Muhlbauer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Tension Headache, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

    Brian Burnett
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Bluebell Road Urgent Care

    226 Bluebell Rd, 
    Cedar Falls, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Burnett is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Dr. Burnett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Ringworm, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Coronary Heart Disease, and Peripheral Artery Disease.

    Mark Puricelli
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Experienced in Tension Headache

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Puricelli is a Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Puricelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Memory Loss.

    Geethalakshmi Mani
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Clive Family Medicine

    1601 NW 114th St Ste 245, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Geethalakshmi Mani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Mani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Hypothyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Michael Agey
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Norwalk Family Medicine Clinic

    9421 Marketplace Dr, 
    Norwalk, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Agey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norwalk, Iowa. Dr. Agey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Marc Hines
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Neurology
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Neurology

    Office

    2710 Saint Francis Dr Ste 201, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Hines is a Neurologist in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Hines has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Memory Loss.

    Christopher Morse
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine

    North Iowa Mercy Clinics

    1010 4th St SW Ste 340, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Morse is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Morse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Low Sodium Level, Asthma in Children, Asthma, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Brianne Day
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Waukee Family Medicine

    25 W Hickman Rd, 
    Waukee, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brianne Day is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waukee, Iowa. Dr. Day is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

    Larry Standing
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Bluebell Road Urgent Care

    226 Bluebell Rd, 
    Cedar Falls, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Larry Standing is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Dr. Standing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Hip Replacement.

    Cindy Huwe
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine

    Family Practice Center Pharmacy

    2055 Kimball Ave Ste 101, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cindy Huwe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Huwe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Donell Timpe
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine

    North Iowa Mercy Clinics

    1010 4th St SW Ste 120, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donell Timpe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Timpe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Neil Wickham
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Kimball Family Medicine & Pediatrics Care Suite 400

    2055 Kimball Ave Ste 400, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neil Wickham is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Wickham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Cellulitis, and Fainting.

    Andrew Bishop
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Internal Medicine

    Mercyone Des Moines Pediatrics Urgent Care

    330 Laurel St Ste 2100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Bishop is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Bishop is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Stiff Person Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Scrotal Swelling, and Peptic Ulcer.

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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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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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