The 20 Best Tension Headache Doctors Near Me in New York, US

Find the Top Tension Headache Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 1066 doctor with experience in Tension Headache near New York, US. Of these, 934 are Experienced, 114 are Advanced and 18 are Distinguished.

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

    Bassett Prime Care Cooperstown

    1 Atwell Road, Clinic Building, 
    Cooperstown, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Susie Huffman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cooperstown, New York. Dr. Huffman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Psoriatic Arthritis, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Migraine, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Huffman is board certified in Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Wagdy F Girgis MD PC

    76 Battery Ave Ste 1, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wagdy Girgis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Girgis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Cellulitis, Necrosis, and Varicose Veins.

    Advanced in Tension Headache
    Advanced in Tension Headache
    Referral may be required

    Office

    555 Madison Ave Frnt 3, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Newman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Newman is rated as an Advanced 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, Headache, Tension Headache, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

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

    Bassett Health Center Norwich

    55 Calvary Drive, 
    Norwich, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shamika Gokhale is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norwich, New York. Dr. Gokhale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Tension Headache. Dr. Gokhale is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians.

    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Referral may be required

    Bassett Medical Center

    1 Atwell Road, 
    Cooperstown, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramesh Cherukuri is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cooperstown, New York. Dr. Cherukuri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, Memory Loss, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). Dr. Cherukuri is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology In Clinical Neurophysiology and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology In Neurology. Dr. Cherukuri is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurosciences At Huntington

    775 Park Avenue, Suite 355, 
    Huntington, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melissa Bernbaum is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Huntington, New York. Dr. Bernbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Memory Loss, and Seizures. Dr. Bernbaum is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Sleep Medicine, American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Epilepsy, American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Neurophysiology, and American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology. Dr. Bernbaum is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Bassett Health Center Sharon Springs

    5911 State Route 20, 
    Sharon Springs, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Strasser is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sharon Springs, New York. Dr. Strasser 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 Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Emphysema, Lung Metastases, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Strasser is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Tension Headache
    Distinguished in Tension Headache
    Referral may be required

    Montefiore At 1250 Waters Place

    1250 Waters Place, 
    Bronx, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Lipton is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Lipton is rated as a Distinguished 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, Headache, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease.

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

    Sunny Friendly Medical PC

    4199 Main St Ste 201, 
    Flushing, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Xiaoyan Song is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Flushing, New York. Dr. Song is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. She is also highly rated in 110 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Canker Sore, Sutton Disease 2, Aphthous Stomatitis, High Cholesterol, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Referral may be required

    Albany Medical Center

    43 New Scotland Ave., Floor 1 Suite 70, 
    Albany, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathrin Lafaver is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Lafaver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. She is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Conversion Disorder, Parkinson's Disease, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Lafaver is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Tension Headache
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Tension Headache
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Neuro Health PC

    13620 38th Ave Ste 5A, 
    Flushing, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jyh Lu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Flushing, New York. Dr. Lu is rated as a Distinguished 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 Tension Headache, Cerebellar Degeneration, Dementia, and Movement Disorders.

    Distinguished in Tension Headache
    Distinguished in Tension Headache
    Referral may be required

    Teresella Gondolo MDPC

    3717 91st St, 
    Jackson Heights, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Teresella Gondolo is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Jackson Heights, New York. Dr. Gondolo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tension Headache, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Bell's Palsy.

    Distinguished in Tension Headache
    Distinguished in Tension Headache
    Referral may be required

    Riverside Medical Group PLLC

    1010 N Broadway, 
    Yonkers, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brijesh Malkani is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Yonkers, New York. Dr. Malkani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tension Headache, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Cerebellar Degeneration, and Memory Loss.

    Distinguished in Tension Headache
    Distinguished in Tension Headache
    Referral required

    1200 Waters Place, Suite 310

    1200 Waters Place, Suite 310, 
    Bronx, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rajesh Bhatnagar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Bhatnagar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Septic Arthritis, Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy, and Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1). Dr. Bhatnagar is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Tension Headache
    Distinguished in Tension Headache
    Referral may be required

    Office

    200 North St Ste 302, 
    Geneva, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ziad Rifai is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Geneva, New York. Dr. Rifai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tension Headache, Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome, Photosensitive Epilepsy, and Memory Loss.

    Distinguished in Tension Headache
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Tension Headache
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Flushing Neurology Services PC

    13620 38th Ave Ste 6G, 
    Flushing, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    June Yin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Flushing, New York. Dr. Yin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tension Headache, Vertigo, Insomnia, and Vasoconstriction.

    Distinguished in Tension Headache
    Distinguished in Tension Headache
    Referral may be required

    Diagnostic Neurology PC

    7 Corbin Pl, unit C1, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian

    Sergey Zhivotenko is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Zhivotenko is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Seizures, and Vertigo.

    Distinguished in Tension Headache
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Tension Headache
    Internal Medicine

    Long Island Professional Medical Services PC

    901 Stewart Ave Ste 275, 
    Garden City, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Philip Spadafora is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Garden City, New York. Dr. Spadafora is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Pharyngitis, Tension Headache, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Tension Headache
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Tension Headache
    Internal Medicine

    Loyal Medical PC

    4242 Colden St Apt L17, 
    Flushing, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Xin Tan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Flushing, New York. Dr. Tan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tension Headache, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Grass Allergy, and Tenosynovitis.

    Distinguished in Tension Headache
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Tension Headache
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    139 Centre St Ph 102, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lei Ding is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Ding is rated as a Distinguished 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 New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Tension Headache, and Vertigo.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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 New York, 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 New York, 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 New York, 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 New York, 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 New York, 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 New York, 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 New York, 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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