The 20 Best Tension Headache Doctors Near Me in Durham, NC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Tension Headache near Durham, NC. Of these, 21 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Ashley Underwood
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Experienced in Tension Headache

    Duke Neurology Morreene Road

    932 Morreene Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I have worked at Duke Health since graduating from physician assistant school in 2004. Since joining Duke Health, I have worked for nine years in headache management and six and a half years in pain management, respectively. In July 2020, I decided to return to my passion for headache management at the Duke Neurological Disorders Clinic at Morreene Road. I love what I do and am passionate about improving the quality of life for patients who live with chronic pain. In my free time, I enjoy running, reading, traveling, and trying out new restaurants!. Dr. Underwood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Migraine, Headache, and New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH).

    Sweta Sengupta
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Experienced in Tension Headache

    Duke Neurology Morreene Road

    932 Morreene Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    As a headache specialist, I see patients with headaches and other causes of head and face pain, along with other neurological disorders. Dr. Sengupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Headache, and Papilledema.

    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Experienced in Tension Headache

    Legacy Healthcare Services Inc

    2701 Pickett Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barry Mccasland is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Mccasland has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Secondary Parkinsonism, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.

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    Justin T. Mhoon
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Experienced in Tension Headache

    Duke Neurology South Durham

    234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, 
    Durham, NC 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neurological disorders affect both the patient and their families. I strive to provide compassionate guidance and education to make the process meaningful for both. Excellent patient centered care is the standard. Dr. Mhoon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Erythromelalgia, Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis, Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis, and Andersen-Tawil Syndrome.

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

    Raleigh Durham Medical Group PA

    2400 Broad St Ste 1, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohan Chilukuri is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Chilukuri 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 Obesity, Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Experienced in Tension Headache

    Duke University Health System Inc

    932 Morreene Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexey Shikuev is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Shikuev is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Migraine, Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine, and Familial Hemiplegic Migraine.

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

    Lakewood Pediatrics And Family Medicine

    4003 N Roxboro St, 
    Durham, NC 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Wenzlik is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Wenzlik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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

    Office

    1821 Martin Luther King Pkwy, 
    Durham, NC 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Thies is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Thies is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), High Cholesterol, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

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

    Carolina Headache Institute- ALLSCRIPTS

    6114 Fayetteville Road, Suite 109, 
    Durham, NC 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Finkel is a Pain Medicine provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Finkel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Headache, Ear Barotrauma, and Concussion.

    Timothy A. Collins
    Advanced in Tension Headache
    Advanced in Tension Headache

    Duke Neurology Cary

    100 Duke Health Cary Pl, 
    Cary, NC 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    As a headache specialist, I see patients with headaches and other causes of head and face pain, along with other neurological disorders that cause pain. I have been on the faculty at Duke University for 21 years. Dr. Collins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Headache.

    Advanced in Tension Headache
    Advanced in Tension Headache

    Office

    10208 Cerny St Ste 104, 
    Raleigh, NC 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mithila Fadia is a Neurologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Fadia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Tension Headache, Migraine, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

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

    Office

    7850 Brier Creek Pkwy Ste 220, 
    Raleigh, NC 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ayesha Nasir is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Nasir is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), High Cholesterol, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Obesity, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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

    Laboratory Corporation Of America Holdings

    4309 Medical Park Dr Ste 200, 
    Durham, NC 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kombiz Klein is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Klein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

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

    Office

    1413 Carpenter Fletcher Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sabrina Mentock is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Mentock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Experienced in Tension Headache

    Adkins Headache Center PLLC

    1910 Sedwick Rd Ste 400A, 
    Durham, NC 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heather Adkins is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Adkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Headache, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Tension Headache.

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

    Office

    100 Timberhill Pl Unit 122, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Helen Yang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Yang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.

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

    Chapel Hill Integrative Medicine Associates PC

    55 Vilcom Center Dr Ste 110, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Remy Coeytaux is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Coeytaux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Menopause, Migraine, Chronic Cough, and Tension Headache.

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

    Office

    77 Vilcom Center Dr Ste 200, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Borun is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Borun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Arachnoiditis, Meningitis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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

    UNC Urgent Care At The Family Medicine Center

    590 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Yun is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Yun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Avance Care PA

    6402 McCrimmon Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Morrisville, NC 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Thompson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Morrisville, North Carolina. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), High Cholesterol, Sinusitis, Empyema, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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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 Durham, NC?

    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 Durham, NC?

    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 Durham, NC?

    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 Durham, NC?

    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 Durham, NC?

    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 Durham, NC?

    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 Durham, NC?

    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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