Expertise in
4
conditions

Dr. Stephen Silberstein

Neurology
Headache Center
900 Walnut St Ste 200, 
Philadelphia, PA 
Expertise in
4
conditions
Headache Center
900 Walnut St Ste 200, 
Philadelphia, PA 

Overview

Stephen Silberstein is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Silberstein is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Headache, Cluster Headache, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 229 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials.

Specialties

Neurology

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in PA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Headache Center
900 Walnut St Ste 200, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

6 Clinical Trials

A 12-month Prospective, Randomized, Interventional, Global, Multi-center, Active-controlled Study Comparing Sustained Benefit of Two Treatment Paradigms (AMG334 qm vs. Oral Prophylactics) in Adult Episodic Migraine Patients
A 12-month Prospective, Randomized, Interventional, Global, Multi-center, Active-controlled Study Comparing Sustained Benefit of Two Treatment Paradigms (AMG334 qm vs. Oral Prophylactics) in Adult Episodic Migraine Patients
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 18, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Erenumab, Oral Prophylactic
Study Phase: Phase 4
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Add-on Therapy Study of Xeomin (Incobotulinumtoxina) Versus Placebo in the Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Add-on Therapy Study of Xeomin (Incobotulinumtoxina) Versus Placebo in the Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: June 28, 2023
Intervention Type: Biological, Other
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 2 Safety and Efficacy Study of NPS 1776 for the Acute Treatment of Migraine Headaches
A Phase 2 Safety and Efficacy Study of NPS 1776 for the Acute Treatment of Migraine Headaches
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 03, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 3 Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of : Galcanezumab (LY2951742) With a Long-Term Open-Label Extension in Patients With Chronic Cluster Headache
A Phase 3 Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of : Galcanezumab (LY2951742) With a Long-Term Open-Label Extension in Patients With Chronic Cluster Headache
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 25, 2020
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3 Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of LY2951742 in Patients With Episodic Cluster Headache
A Phase 3 Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of LY2951742 in Patients With Episodic Cluster Headache
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 09, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Non-Invasive Neuromodulation Device for Prevention of Episodic Migraine Headache
A Non-Invasive Neuromodulation Device for Prevention of Episodic Migraine Headache
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: June 19, 2019
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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229 Total Publications

International Headache society evidence-based guidelines on the use of non-invasive neuromodulation devices for the acute and preventive treatment of migraine.
International Headache society evidence-based guidelines on the use of non-invasive neuromodulation devices for the acute and preventive treatment of migraine.
Journal: Cephalalgia : an international journal of headache
Published: October 21, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Stephen Silberstein

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Stephen Silberstein by calling their office at 215-955-2243. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Stephen Silberstein a top-rated expert for Migraine?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Stephen Silberstein is classified as an Elite expert for Migraine, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Stephen Silberstein specialize in?

While Dr. Stephen Silberstein is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Migraine, Headache, and Cluster Headache. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. Stephen Silberstein participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Stephen Silberstein has published 229 articles and abstracts on conditions like Migraine. You can view a list of Dr. Stephen Silberstein's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Stephen Silberstein accept my insurance?

Dr. Stephen Silberstein accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 215-955-2243 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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