The 20 Best Trigeminal Neuralgia Doctors Near Me in Needham, MA

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The 20 Best Trigeminal Neuralgia Doctors near Needham, MA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 153 doctor with experience in Trigeminal Neuralgia near Needham, MA. Of these, 126 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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    Laurie M. Gordon
    Advanced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Advanced in Trigeminal Neuralgia

    Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham

    148 Chestnut Street, 
    Needham, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laurie Gordon is a Neurologist in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Gordon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Headache, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Daniel D. Vardeh
    Distinguished in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Distinguished in Trigeminal Neuralgia

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Graham Headache Center

    1153 Centre Street, Suite 4H, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel D. Vardeh, MD is a physician of Pain Neurology and a board-certified neurologist as well as fellowship-trained and board-certified pain specialist. He completed his residency in neurology at the Harvard Neurology Residency Program of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital and his pain-fellowship in the Department of Anesthesia of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and holds an academic appointment at Harvard Medical School. He completed his doctoral and post-doctoral training focusing on molecular pain mechanisms at the University of Heidelberg, Germany  and at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston under the guidance of Clifford Woolf.His current research interest focuses on the translation from the science of pain in the lab to its application in clinical practice with the eventual goal to improve diagnosis and treatment of painful conditions.  Dr. Vardeh has published his work in renowned international journals including the Journal of Pain, the Journal of Neuroscience, the Journal of Clinical Investigation, and has presented at many international conferences.As the Neurology Director of the Pain Fellowship Program at the Brigham, he enjoys teaching residents and fellows. Dr. Vardeh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Facet Joint Syndrome, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Migraine, and Neuralgia.

    Stephen C. Saris
    Distinguished in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Distinguished in Trigeminal Neuralgia

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Comprehensive Spine Center

    1153 Centre Street, Suite 5, 
    South Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Saris is a neurosurgeon in the Department of Neurosurgery and the Director in our Brigham and Women’s/Mass General Health Care Center at Foxborough. He is also a Lecturer in Neurosurgery at Harvard Medical School.Dr. Saris has been a neurosurgeon since the late 1970s and has endeavored to become the best neurosurgeon he can be in that time. He is motivated by the necessity to keep pace with the lightening fast changes in the neurosurgery field. He notes that the change in the practice neurosurgery from the time he practices after leaving Duke University in 1985 is nearly unrecognizable to his practice approaches today. This growth with the field of neurosurgery has allowed him to take the best care of patients possible.Dr. Saris followed a long physician line in his family by entering the realm of medicine. In addition to joking that it is in his blood, he yearns to help those in need. He chose the field of neurosurgery after completing a bout of rotating internships and was moved by the pulsation of the brain, the high-tech imaging and the almost immediate correction of a problem after microsurgery that neurosurgery encompassed.Dr. Saris’s clinical practice is focused on degenerative spinal problems people experience as they get older such as herniated disks and stenosis. He has niche interests in trigeminal neuralgia and stereotactic radiosurgery. Dr. Saris’s research involves experimental treatments for facial pain. He is a member of a collaborative group investigating the use of stereotactic radiosurgery for this purpose. Dr. Saris is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Neuralgia, Pallister-Hall Syndrome, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

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    Philipp Taussky
    Distinguished in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Neurosurgery

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    110 Francis Street, Lowry Suite 3B, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Dutch, French, German, Hebrew

    Philipp Taussky is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Taussky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Subdural Hematoma, Rhizotomy, and Thrombectomy.

    John D. Rolston
    Distinguished in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Neurosurgery

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. John Rolston is a neurosurgeon and neuroscientist at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, recognized internationally for his contributions to epilepsy surgery and movement disorder surgery. Before moving to Brigham & Women’s, he served as the Director of Epilepsy Surgery and the Director of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery at the University of Utah from 2017 to 2022.Dr. Rolston received his Bachelor’s degree from Columbia University, where he won the Russell Mills Award for Excellence in Computer Science. For his PhD, he developed brain-computer interfaces for epilepsy at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University. He received an MD from Emory University before completing his residency training and post-doctoral fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco.Dr. Rolston’s NIH-funded laboratory investigates how neural engineering can be used to map and ultimately rewire the diseased brain. The same tools can be used to better understand neural information processing and how it is disordered in illnesses like epilepsy, Parkinson’s, and psychiatric disease. Dr. Rolston ardently promotes patient safety in neurosurgery and has led several studies examining the frequency and causes of neurosurgical errors and complications. He has over 150 publications and has received numerous awards, such as the University of California’s Harold Rosegay Award for teaching and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons’ Basic Science Award for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. Dr. Rolston is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Essential Tremor, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy.

    Margot A. Geffroy
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia

    Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham

    148 Chestnut Street, 
    Needham, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Margot Geffroy is a Neurologist in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Geffroy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. Her top areas of expertise are Headache, Peripheral Neuropathy, Memory Loss, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia

    Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham

    148 Chestnut Street, 
    Needham, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Kurland is a Neurologist in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Kurland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

    Joshua P. Aronson
    Advanced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Advanced in Trigeminal Neuralgia

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Neurosurgery

    110 Francis Street, Suite 3B, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Aronson is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Aronson has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Seizures, Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Volney L. Sheen
    Advanced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Advanced in Trigeminal Neuralgia

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, Ks 457, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Volney Sheen is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Sheen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Periventricular Heterotopia, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss.

    Shuhan Zhu
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Neurology

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Graham Headache Center

    1153 Centre Street, Suite 4H, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shuhan Zhu is a Neurologist in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Dr. Zhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Headache, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Low Blood Pressure.

    Brian E. Mcgeeney
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Graham Headache Center

    1153 Centre Street, Suite 4H, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Mcgeeney is a Neurologist in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Dr. Mcgeeney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Headache, Cluster Headache, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

    Angeliki Vgontzas
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Department Of Neurology

    1153 Centre Street, Suite 4I, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Vgontzas received her medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. She completed her Neurology residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx, New York. She completed her headache fellowship at the John R. Graham Headache Center. She has spent dedicated time in the research of migraine and pain since 2005.She was awarded an NIH intramural research training award and spent two years studying migraine in the Genetic Epidemiology Research Branch at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) in Bethesda, MD. While at NIH, she helped develop a research tool to assess sleep patterns and problems in patients with migraine.Her work is reflected in numerous peer-reviewed publications on sleep and migraine.She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Headache Society and International Headache Society. Dr. Vgontzas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Headache, Restless Legs Syndrome, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

    Paul B. Rizzoli
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Graham Headache Center

    1153 Centre Street, Suite 4H, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul B. Rizzoli, MD is Chief of the Division of Headache and Pain, Department of Neurology. He is also Clinical Director of the John R. Graham Headache Center, Department of Neurology, at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital in Boston and previously served as director of the fellowship training program. He trained in Internal Medicine at Brown University/Roger Williams General Hospital and in Neurology at the Longwood Neurology Training Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.He maintained a private practice of adult neurology for fifteen years before coming to Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital as Chief of Neurology in 1999 until transitioning to the Brigham and Women’s Department of Neurology at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital in September 2004. He is an Assistant Professor in Neurology at Harvard Medical School and is board certified in internal medicine, neurology and headache medicine. Dr. Rizzoli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Headache, Cluster Headache, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

    Sait Ashina
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Neurology

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    1 Brookline Place, Suite 105, 
    Brookline, MA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sait Ashina is a Neurologist in Brookline, Massachusetts. Dr. Ashina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Headache, Tension Headache, Neuralgia, and Nerve Decompression.

    Suzanne E. Salamon
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Internal Medicine

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    One Brookline Place, Suite 230, 
    Brookline, MA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Suzanne Salamon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Brookline, Massachusetts. Dr. Salamon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Heart Failure.

    Christopher S. Ogilvy
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    110 Francis Street, Lowry Suite 3B, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Ogilvy is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Ogilvy has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Craniectomy, and Endovascular Embolization.

    Christopher A. Severson
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Severson is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Severson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Transverse Myelitis, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

    Nirav J. Patel
    Neurosurgery | Radiology
    Neurosurgery | Radiology

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nirav Patel is a Radiologist and a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Brain Aneurysm, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    William J. Mullally
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia

    Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

    75 Francis St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Mullally is the Associate Chief of Clinical Neurology at the Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital. He completed his internal medicine residency at Rutgers Affiliated Hospitals and his neurology residency at the University of Miami and the Harvard Longwood Neurology Training Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Dr. Mullally was a chief medical resident at Rutgers and chief resident in neurology at Harvard. After completing his neurology residency in 1982, Dr. Mullally opened a comprehensive headache clinic in New Jersey. In 1989, he began working at Harvard Community Health Plan (now Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates) and started the headache program which he directed until he moved to work full time at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in May of 2013. Dr. Mullally is also Director of Sports Neurology at the MGH/BWH Foxborough facility, and sees general neurology patients at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital. He has been a member of the American Headache Society since 1982, and is board certified in internal medicine, neurology and headache medicine. Dr. Mullally is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Headache, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Familial Dysautonomia.

    Jacob A. Sloane
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacob Sloane is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Sloane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Shingles, and Osteotomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Trigeminal Neuralgia?

    Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a nerve disorder. It causes a stabbing or electric shock-like pain in parts of the face.

    When should I see a Trigeminal Neuralgia doctor near Needham, MA?

    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 Trigeminal Neuralgia doctor near Needham, MA?

    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 Trigeminal Neuralgia doctors near Needham, MA?

    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 Trigeminal Neuralgia doctors near Needham, MA?

    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 Trigeminal Neuralgia doctor near Needham, MA?

    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 Trigeminal Neuralgia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Trigeminal Neuralgia 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 Trigeminal Neuralgia doctor near Needham, MA?

    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 Trigeminal Neuralgia 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 Trigeminal Neuralgia 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 Trigeminal Neuralgia doctors near Needham, MA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Trigeminal Neuralgia 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 Trigeminal Neuralgia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Trigeminal Neuralgia 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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