The 20 Best Tension Headache Doctors Near Me in Chesterfield, MO
Find the Top Tension Headache Experts and Specialists
SSM Health Neurosciences
"Vikas Kumar, MD, PhD, is a neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist who is board certified in neurology and clinical neurophysiology. Dr. Kumar holds a bachelor's degree in medicine and surgery from Darbhanga Medical College, India and a medical degree in physiology from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi and a PhD in molecular physiology and biophysics from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. He completed his residency in neurology and a fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology (EMG) at Saint Louis University School of Medicine where he also served as chief resident. In addition, he has research interest in molecular neurosciences. Besides practicing general neurology, he specializes in the treatment of ALS, myasthenia gravis, neuropathy, neuromuscular disorders and has special interest in Parkinson's disease, normal pressure hydrocephalus, headache, dementia. ""The challenges of complex neurological diseases and the specialty known for 'deductive reasoning' along with advancement in neurodiagnostic tools, therapy and collaborative approach, drive me each and every day to achieve compassionate patient care.""- Vikas Kumar, MD, PhD". Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Shingles, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Kumar is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology , American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Clinical Neurophysiology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.
BJC Medical Group At St. Peters
Frederick Turpin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Saint Peters, Missouri. Dr. Turpin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.
Goppert-Trinity Family Care
Terry Suppes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Suppes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.
Professional Physicians Pain Services LLC
Venkat Rao is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Rao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Stroke.
St. Luke's Neurology - DOC B
Zaheer Ahmed is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chesterfield, Missouri. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Memory Loss.
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Salman Malik is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Liberty, Missouri. Dr. Malik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Migraine, Tension Headache, and Memory Loss.
Medical One Clinic
Christopher Andrew is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lamar, Missouri. Dr. Andrew is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Essential Tremor.
Coxhealth-Neurology
Steven Ellis is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Ellis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Restless Legs Syndrome.
Mercy Clinic Neuropsychology-Whiteside
Sombabu Maganti is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Maganti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Movement Disorders.
Coxhealth-Neurology
David Ewing is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Ewing is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Torticollis, Alzheimer's Disease, and Restless Legs Syndrome.
Neurosurgery And Neurology LLC
Jeffrey Calvin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chesterfield, Missouri. Dr. Calvin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Susac Syndrome, Migraine, Tension Headache, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Dr. Calvin is currently accepting new patients.
Golden Valley Memorial Hospital District
Ali Ebrahim is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Clinton, Missouri. Dr. Ebrahim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, and Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2.
Freeman Physician Group
Gulshan Uppal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Uppal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Essential Tremor, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.
SSM Health Neurosciences
Dr. Margolis is board certified in internal medicine, neurology and vascular neurology. He has been in practice in the St. Louis area since 1980 and has served on numerous boards and committees in both leadership and advisory roles. He graduated cum laude from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He completed his neurology training at the University of Rochester Medical Center, where he also served as Chief Resident. Dr. Margolis is the co-director of neurology for SSM Health Neurosciences. He provides an integrated, multi-specialty approach to diseases that affect the brain and nervous system. His office is located on the SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis campus. Dr. Margolis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Foot Drop, Essential Tremor, Corticobasal Degeneration, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Margolis is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.
SSM Health Neurosciences
"Bassam Malo, MD, is board certified in neurology, electrodiagnostic medicine, neuromuscular medicine and neuromuscular pathology. He specializes in performing nerve conduction studies and managing nerve and muscle diseases (like carpal tunnel syndrome, neuropathies, myopathies, muscular dystrophies, myasthenia gravis, and ALS). He also has interests in treating spinal cord diseases and Parkinson's disease. Dr. Malo earned his medical degree from the University of Aleppo in Syria. He completed his neurology residency program at Saint Louis University School of Medicine where he was the chief resident during the 2013-14 academic year. He completed his fellowship in neuromuscular medicine at Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Malo has been in practice since 2010. He treats patients 12 years of age and older, and is fluent in English, French and Arabic. ""My practice objectives focus on the three pillars of excellence: availability, affability and ability. These principles allow me to find the causes behind my patients' conditions and provide them with the best care for their specific disease. Seeing successful results will always be my favorite reward.""". Dr. Malo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Peripheral Neuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis, and VEXAS Syndrome. Dr. Malo is board certified in American Board Of Electrodiagnostic Medicine , American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.
SSM Health Neurosciences
A board-certified neurologist, Dr. Kaul attended medical school at A.C.P.M. Medical College in India and completed his residency training at Southern Illinois University, Department of Neurology, in Springfield. He has a PhD in neuroscience and has conducted extensive research in the field of Parkinson's disease and movement disorders. Dr. Kaul's experience includes treating stroke, neuropathy, epilepsy, infectious meningitis, migraines and pediatric neurology cases. He is highly proficient in performing electromyography (EMG), reading electroencephalogram (EEG) tracings and performing botox injections for headache and spasticity. Dr. Kaul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Chediak-Higashi Syndrome, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, and Sciatica. Dr. Kaul is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.
SSM Health Neurosciences
"Seth Hepner, MD is a board- certified neurologist with special interests in headache, movement disorders, stroke, and spasticity. Dr. Hepner received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and then completed his internship and residency in neurology from Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He holds a sub-specialty board certification in headache medicine since 2020. Dr. Hepner has been in practice since 2013. In his spare time, Dr. Hepner enjoys running and spending time with his wife and two children. ""My practice is based on a patient-centered philosophy that includes the support and involvement of the family."" - Seth Hepner, MD". Dr. Hepner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Migraine, Memory Loss, and Seizures. Dr. Hepner is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.
SSM Health Medical Group
Dr. Jennings is board certified in family medicine. He completed his internship at Normandy Osteopathic Hospital - St. Louis. He completed his residency at Normandy Osteopathic Hospsital and earned his medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Jennings is accepting only family members of current patients. Dr. Jennings is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Jennings is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.
SSM Health Medical Group
Dr. Smith is board certified in family medicine. After earning his medical degree at Des Moines University in Iowa, Dr. Smith completed his internship and residency at the Naval Hospital at Camp Pendleton in California in 2000. He was on the faculty there and a practicing Navy physician until joining SSM in Warrenton in 2006. Dr. Smith has a special medical interest in chronic disease management including diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular diseases. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Common Cold, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.
SSM Health Medical Group - Family Medicine
Chris Paynter, DO, earned his medical degree from Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at University of Missouri-Kansas City. He is board-certified in osteopathic and allopathic family medicine. He has also served on the boards of the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and the Missouri Society of American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. Dr. Paynter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myotonia Congenita, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sciatica, and Scoliosis. Dr. Paynter is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.
Last Updated: 04/28/2026







