The 20 Best Tension Headache Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 174 doctor with experience in Tension Headache near Iowa, US. Of these, 170 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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174 providers found
    Distinguished in Tension Headache
    Distinguished in Tension Headache

    MercyOne Waterloo Neurology

    2710 St. Francis Drive, Suite 201, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sangeeta Shah is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. She is also highly rated in 89 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Memory Loss, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

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

    CHI Health Clinic Family Medicine/Pediatrics (W Broadway)

    3135 W Broadway, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mel Roca is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Roca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Roca is board certified in Family Medicine - American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Roca is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine | Counselor
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine | Counselor

    UnityPoint Health

    3520 Singing Hills Blvd, 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Halbur is a primary care provider, practicing in Counselor and Family Medicine in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Halbur is rated as an Experienced 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 High Cholesterol, Cellulitis, Hypertension, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

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

    CHI Health Clinic Family Medicine/Pediatrics (W Broadway)

    3135 W Broadway, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jamie Armbruster is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Armbruster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Low Potassium Level, High Cholesterol, Acute Cystitis, and Hypertension. Dr. Armbruster is board certified in Family Medicine - American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Armbruster is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tension Headache
    Advanced in Tension Headache

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heike Schmolck is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Schmolck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Alzheimer's Disease.

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

    MercyOne Waterloo Family Medicine

    2710 St. Francis Drive, Suite 210, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Sankey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Sankey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. He is also highly rated in 58 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Peripheral Artery Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Osteoarthritis. Dr. Sankey is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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

    McFarland Clinic-Carroll

    1214 S Grant Rd, 
    Carroll, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ericka Muhlbauer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Carroll, Iowa. Dr. Muhlbauer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Tension Headache, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

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

    MercyOne Bluebell Road Family Medicine

    226 Bluebell Road, 
    Cedar Falls, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Burnett is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Dr. Burnett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ringworm, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Coronary Heart Disease, and Peripheral Artery Disease. Dr. Burnett is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Experienced in Tension Headache

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Puricelli is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Puricelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Memory Loss.

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

    MercyOne Clive Family Medicine

    1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 245 And 247, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Geethalakshmi Mani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Mani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Hypothyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    MercyOne Norwalk Family Medicine

    9421 MarketPlace Dr., 
    Norwalk, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Agey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norwalk, Iowa. Dr. Agey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Alegent Creighton Clinic

    1288 Valley View Dr, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naw Nlam is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Nlam 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 Obesity, Acute Cystitis, Obesity in Children, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Neurology
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Neurology

    MercyOne Waterloo Neurology

    2710 St. Francis Drive, Suite 201, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Hines is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Hines is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Memory Loss. Dr. Hines is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

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

    MercyOne North Iowa Family Medicine Residency

    1010 4th Street Southwest, Suite 340, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Morse is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Morse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Sodium Level, Asthma in Children, Asthma, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Morse is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians.

    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine | Counselor
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Family Medicine | Counselor

    MercyOne Waukee Family Medicine

    25 West Hickman Road, 
    Waukee, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brianne Day is a primary care provider, practicing in Counselor and Family Medicine in Waukee, Iowa. Dr. Day 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 High Cholesterol, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

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

    MercyOne Bluebell Road Family Medicine

    226 Bluebell Road, 
    Cedar Falls, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Larry Standing is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Dr. Standing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Standing is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians.

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

    MercyOne Northeast Iowa Family Medicine & Residency

    2055 Kimball Avenue, Suite 101, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cindy Huwe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Huwe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
    Experienced in Tension Headache
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology

    MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Neurology Care

    330 Laurel St., Suite 1200, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rifali Patel is a Neurologist and a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. She is also highly rated in 98 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Dravet Syndrome, and Memory Loss.

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

    MercyOne Forest Park Family Medicine

    1010 4th Street Southwest, Suite 120, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donell Timpe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Timpe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tension Headache. She is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Timpe is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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

    MercyOne Kimball Family Medicine & Pediatrics Care Suite 400

    2055 Kimball Avenue, Suite 400, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neil Wickham is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Wickham 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 Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Cellulitis, Fainting, and Craniectomy.

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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 in Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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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