Headache and Migraine
The headache specialists at Vanderbilt Neurology treat patients suffering from chronic headaches, including migraines If you have headaches that are interfering with your quality of life and that haven’t responded well to other treatments, we’re here to help. We’ll figure out why you’re having frequent headaches, then find the best way to relieve the pain. We help you live life with less pain and more joy.
Conditions We Treat
We treat all headache types and related conditions, including:
- Atypical facial pain
- Chronic daily headaches
- Hemicrania continua
- Hypnic headache
Meet Your Care Team
Charles D. ClarkeMD
- General Neurology,
- Headache,
- Movement Disorders,
- Neurology,
- Neuromuscular Disorders,
- Neurosciences,
- Stroke and Cerebrovascular
Joy A. DerwenskusDO, MSCR
- General Neurology,
- Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis,
- Neurology,
- Neurosciences
Laura P. DresserMD
- Autoimmune Neurological Disorders,
- Dementia,
- Headache,
- Migraine,
- Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis,
- Neurology,
- Neurosciences
Patrick AssiMD
- Aesthetics,
- Cosmetic Plastic Surgery,
- Facial Plastic Surgery,
- Gynecomastia,
- Migraine and Occipital Neuralgia Surgery,
- Plastic Surgery,
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Salam KassisMD
- Cosmetic Plastic Surgery,
- Migraine and Occipital Neuralgia Surgery,
- Plastic Surgery,
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
- Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Brooke A. HazenDNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC
- Facial Pain,
- General Neurology,
- Headache,
- Migraine,
- Neurology,
- Neurosciences,
- Stroke and Cerebrovascular
Molly R. LouderbackPA-C
- Facial Pain,
- General Neurology,
- Headache,
- Migraine,
- Neurology,
- Neurosciences,
- Stroke and Cerebrovascular
Lexi HamiltonBSN, MSN
- Facial Pain,
- General Neurology,
- Headache,
- Migraine,
- Neurology,
- Neurosciences,
- Stroke and Cerebrovascular
Why Choose Headache Care at Vanderbilt
- Experienced doctors
Our team of neurologists and nurse practitioners has extensive experience in identifying the causes of chronic headaches and providing innovative treatment options.
- A team approach
In addition to your primary care doctor, we also work with other specialists whose expertise might help treat your headaches. For example, if you’re experiencing vision problems related to your headaches, we might consult with an ophthalmologist. If your headaches are causing facial pain, we might bring in a doctor who specializes in issues involving the ears, nose and throat (ENT).
- Personalized care
Because there are many different causes and symptoms of chronic headaches, no two patients are alike. We’ll work with you on a personalized treatment plan to address your problems, including triggers and symptoms. Our holistic approach might include lifestyle modifications, supplements, medication and/or changes in your diet or surgery.
- Access to new options
Our researchers are leaders in exploring ways to improve care. You may have the option to take part in studies called clinical trials, which test promising new approaches under close monitoring. Participation is always your choice. We’ll give you the information you need to decide. Explore clinical trials.
Tests, Treatments and Services
We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:
Related Programs and Clinics
Patient Resources
Before your first visit with us, keep a headache log so that we can detect patterns of frequency, triggers and pain levels. Please bring that information to your appointment, along with digital copies of any imaging you’ve undergone for headaches, such as MRIs, MRAs and/or CT scans.