Find the Best Certified Headache Specialists in New York, NY!

A headache specialist is a physician who has received special training to diagnose, treat and manage brain and nervous system disorders. Conditions commonly treated by a headache specialist include:

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• Alzheimer's
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• Epilepsy
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• Multiple sclerosis
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• Brain aneurysms
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• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
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• Migraines
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• Concussions
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• Stroke
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• Parkinson's
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• Sleep disorders
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• Peripheral neuropathy
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• Nervous system infections, such as HIV, meningitis and encephalitis
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A pediatric headache specialist has received additional training to specialize in diagnosing and treating children with neurological disorders. They typically see kids ranging in age from the birth through adolescence. They often see children with the same conditions as adults, as well as neurological disorders that are unique to younger people, such as:

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• Autism
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• Epilepsy
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• Cerebral palsy
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• Brain injuries
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• Headaches
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• Developmental disorders
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• ADHD
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• Behavioral and emotional disorders
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Following four years of medical school, a one-year internship and a three-year residency in neurology, many headache specialists go on to receive further training to become specialists in certain brain disorders, such as:

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• Epilepsy
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• Movement disorders
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• Neuromuscular disease
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• Stroke
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• Sleep medicine
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• Neuro-intensive care
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Neurological disorders may be caused by genetics, environmental factors or trauma. While genetic disorders are inherited, some neurological damage may be done in utero before a baby is born, such as:

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• Nutritional deficiencies, especially folic acid
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• Toxin exposure, like alcohol, tobacco, lead and mercury
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• A lack of oxygen, called hypoxia
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• Sexually transmitted infections
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• Childbirth complications
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Neurological disorders also can be acquired after birth or throughout your life under certain circumstances, such as:

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• A traumatic brain injury after a car accident or fall
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• A spinal cord injury, common among athletes
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• Viral or bacterial infections
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• Drug or alcohol abuse
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• Extended stress, leading to autoimmune disorders
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Your New York headache specialist first takes a detailed medical history of you and your family. Then you review your current symptoms, including when they started and how long they've lasted. A headache specialist then confirms a diagnosis with various tests that might include:

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• Computed tomography (CT) or computer-assisted tomography (CAT) scans
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• Electroencephalography (EEG)
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• Nerve conduction studies and electromyography (NCS/EMG)
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• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
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• Lumbar puncture (LP) for cerebral spinal fluid analysis
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• Transcranial Doppler (TCD)
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headache specialists and neurosurgeons usually work closely together to ensure you receive the best treatment for your condition. headache specialists do not perform surgery, but sometimes are in the operating room with your neurosurgeon. In addition to diagnosing neurological conditions, headache specialists also perform outpatient procedures, including:

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• Spine and brain monitoring
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• Autonomic testing
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• Botulinum toxin injections
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• Muscle and skin biopsies
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Surgery and minimally invasive treatments aren't always the first treatments when you've received a diagnosis from a headache specialist. In fact, unless you're having severe symptoms, your headache specialist may start treatment with non-surgical therapies, such as:

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• Physical therapy while your body learns how to properly function again
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• Electric or magnetic brain stimulation
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• Various pain management techniques, such as nerve blocks or antiseptic and steroidal injections
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• Recommended lifestyle changes, such as losing weight or quitting drinking alcohol
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Medications are commonly used to mitigate or eliminate symptoms. Common drugs to treat neurological conditions include:

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• Anti-seizure medications to control or stop seizures
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• Clot-busting drugs to prevent blood from moving to parts of the brain
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• Blood thinners to prevent a stroke
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• Dopaminergic medications to reduce symptoms such as tremors, poor coordination and muscle rigidity
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• Corticosteroids to reduce pain and inflammation
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• Immunotherapies to reduce inflammatory responses
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• Anti-depressants to increase the levels of certain chemicals in the brain, improve mood and help you sleep
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Yes, depending on what type of insurance you have. Some insurance policies require that you get a referral from your primary care physician, while others allow you to book directly with specialists, such as a headache specialist. 

Your general practitioner, internist or family doctor may refer you to a headache specialist when you display certain symptoms, or you can book an appointment directly with a headache specialist if you have symptoms such as:

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• Dizziness
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• Confusion
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• Difficulty sleeping
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• Seizures
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• Severe frequent headaches
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• Loss of coordination
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• Tremors that make it difficult to perform normal daily activities
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• Complete or partial paralysis
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• Difficulty with mobility and walking
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• Muscle weakness
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• Memory loss
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• Prolonged tingling or numbness, usually on only one side of your body
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• Changes that affect your senses, particularly smell, touch, taste or vision
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When you book your appointment through Kaly, you're able to fill out the necessary forms your headache specialist requires, saving you time at your first visit. Based on your schedule, the severity of your symptoms and the location of your headache specialist, you can book an appointment at your earliest convenience. In fact, some headache specialist s offer same-day appointments. Simply put your time-sensitive request into the Kaly search parameters. You may even be able to book an appointment after hours or on the weekend with certain doctors.

The booking algorithms in Kaly allow you to specify a certain gender in your choice of doctors. When needed, you also may search for a headache specialist who speaks another language in addition to American English.

Depending on your diagnosis, you may need to meet regularly with a headache specialist to monitor your development. If you experience additional or worsening symptoms, you need to see your headache specialist as soon as possible. Your headache specialist also monitors you for a period of time if you've undergone surgery. In some cases, you may be completely healed, while other diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, are usually progressive.

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