The 20 Best Trigeminal Neuralgia Doctors in The United States

Chetan Bettegowda is the director of the Johns Hopkins Department of Neurosurgery. He offers comprehensive treatments for adult patients with benign and malignant brain tumors, specializing in the treatment of patients with primary brain tumors such as gliomas, meningiomas and pituitary tumors. He performs both open surgery and stereotactic radiosurgery for patients with metastatic tumors to the brain, and also provides stereotactic radiosurgery for other neurological disorders, including spinal tumors, trigeminal neuralgia and skull-base tumors. Dr. Bettegowda is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigeminal Neuralgia, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Rhizotomy, and Microvascular Decompression. Dr. Bettegowda is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Nicholas Boulis is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 32 years. Dr. Boulis is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigeminal Neuralgia, Neurofibromatosis, Neuralgia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Microvascular Decompression. Dr. Boulis is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, 2006.

Badih Adada is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. Dr. Adada is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigeminal Neuralgia, Hydrocephalus, Meningioma, Microvascular Decompression, and Nerve Decompression. Dr. Adada is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Adada is currently accepting new patients.

Varun Kshettry is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 22 years. Dr. Kshettry is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Craniopharyngioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Kshettry is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, 2020.

Anthony Asher is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Asher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Asher is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Asher is currently accepting new patients.

Steven Chang is a Neurosurgery specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. He is also highly rated in 89 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Meningioma, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Michael Chan is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Chan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigeminal Neuralgia, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Brain Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Microvascular Decompression. Dr. Chan is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Radiation Oncology. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

"Dr. Sekula is one of the world’s foremost leaders in minimally invasive brain surgery. His world-renowned practice is dedicated to less invasive but maximally effective treatment of a variety of brain disorders, particularly difficult to reach tumors involving the skull base (acoustic neuroma, meningioma, and other brain tumors) as well as rare and debilitating conditions like trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, and glossopharyngeal neuralgia. Dr. Sekula routinely performs keyhole surgeries, which allow patients to experience a gentler and faster recovery without the need for the intensive care unit. During his career, he has performed more than 6,000 surgeries, including more than 2,500 microvascular decompressions. After receiving his undergraduate degree from The University of Virginia and his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine, Dr. Sekula completed his internship and residency training in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he also completed advanced and fellowship training in minimally invasive brain and skull base surgery.Prior to Columbia, Dr. Sekula was Professor and Residency Program Director at the University of Pittsburgh, Department of Neurological Surgery.Dr. Sekula's prolific academic career includes writing over 100 scientific manuscripts, including editing of the textbook, ""Microvascular Decompression Surgery."" He is Principal Investigator of a study concerning trigeminal neuralgia investigating fundamental mechanisms of facial pain from the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Sekula is a surgeon and educator, who is regularly invited to lecture in numerous countries to teach his advanced techniques.Learn more about Dr. Sekula via his website: raymondsekulamd.com". Dr. Sekula is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigeminal Neuralgia, Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, Neuralgia, Microvascular Decompression, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Sekula is board certified in Neurological Surgery.

Dr. Edward Chang is a neurosurgeon who treats adults with difficult-to-control epilepsy, brain tumors, trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm and movement disorders. He specializes in advanced brain mapping methods to preserve crucial areas for speech and motor functions in the brain. He also has extensive experience with implantable devices that stimulate specific nerves to relieve seizure, movement, pain and other disorders. He is the chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery. Chang's research focuses on the brain mechanisms for speech, movement and learning. He co-directs the Center for Neural Engineering and Prostheses, a collaborative enterprise of UCSF and the University of California, Berkeley. The center brings together experts in engineering, neurology and neurosurgery to develop state-of-the-art biomedical technology to restore function for patients with neurological disabilities such as paralysis and speech disorders. Chang earned his medical degree at UCSF, where he also completed a residency in neurosurgery. He was honored with the Blavatnik National Laureate for Life Sciences in 2015. In 2020, he was elected to the National Academy of Medicine, an honor that recognizes outstanding achievements and service in the fields of medical sciences, health care and public health. Dr. Chang is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Microvascular Decompression. Dr. Chang is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

Bill Andrews, MD is a Neurologist at Avera Neurology in Yankton, SD. Dr. Andrews is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Migraine, and Movement Disorders.

Dr. Landis is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2024 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. He truly enjoys the challenge of caring for cancer patients. A diagnosis of cancer can be overwhelming for a patient and their family. From the beginning he will review the diagnosis in detail, the treatment options, and the potential results of each option, including possible side effects. Dr. Landis enjoys seeing his patients over time, during the course of treatment, and in follow-up. Often it takes some time to understand the patients priorities and wishes. As a physician, he believes in prioritizing the patients quality of life and listening to understand their desires and incorporate this into an individualized treatment plan. He strives to provide the best possible care to all of his patients. Dr. Landis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). Dr. Landis is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Landis is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Monteith's philosophy of care is to approach the care of each of his patients as if they were a member of his own family. He strives to give his patients the best possible outcome by combining the latest technological advances with personalized clinical care. When possible, he uses endovascular or minimally invasive surgical approaches, so that his patients can recover from their procedure and get back to their normal lives as soon as possible. Dr. Monteith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery. Dr. Monteith is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Monteith is currently accepting new patients.

Nauman Tariq is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Tariq is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Headache, Cluster Headache, Angioplasty, and Stent Placement. Dr. Tariq is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Tariq is currently accepting new patients.

Kim Burchiel is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Burchiel is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigeminal Neuralgia, Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Microvascular Decompression.

Michael Lim is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Lim is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigeminal Neuralgia, Glioma, Glioblastoma, Microvascular Decompression, and Rhizotomy.

Adrian Laxton is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Laxton is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigeminal Neuralgia, Meningioma, Astrocytoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

Patrick Hitchon is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Hitchon is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigeminal Neuralgia, Fractured Spine, Spinal Stenosis, Microvascular Decompression, and Laminectomy.

Jason Sheehan is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Sheehan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Meningioma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Endovascular Embolization.

Konstantin Slavin is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Slavin is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigeminal Neuralgia, Neuralgia, Essential Tremor, Microvascular Decompression, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

Andrew Grande is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Grande is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigeminal Neuralgia, Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Microvascular Decompression, and Rhizotomy.