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Headaches and Migraine

Living with Headaches and Migraine

Living with head or face pain shouldn't define your life. At Emory Healthcare we understand the profound impact that chronic or severe head and face pain can have on your daily activities, relationships, and overall well-being. That's why our approach begins with listening to your unique story and conducting a thorough assessment of your symptoms, medical history and other factors that may contribute to your condition.

The Emory Comprehensive Headache Program can help you find the relief you need.

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Why Choose Emory Healthcare?

Emory’s headache specialists offer a comprehensive and specialized approach to headache management.

  • Headache-specialized physicians: Our doctors have specific fellowship training and board certification in headache medicine.
  • Personalized treatment plans: Unlike a one-size-fits-all approach, our team offers customized treatment plans tailored to the unique needs of each patient.
  • Innovative treatment methods: The team will offer counseling on neuromodulation devices (treatments to regulate nerve activity), onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX®) therapy (therapy to treat chronic migraines), nerve blocks, infusion treatments as well as other new and developing treatment methods based on the latest research.
  • Continuity of care: We ensure you have an ongoing relationship with the same care team providing continuity and personalized treatment adjustments along the way.
  • Integrated complementary therapies through Emory's expansive multidisciplinary network.
  • Dedicated headache infusion therapy
  • Patient education programs: providing specialized workshops on trigger management, lifestyle modification and self-care strategies.

Different Types of Headaches

Headaches are classified as either primary disorders (where the headache itself is the condition) or secondary disorders (caused by another underlying health issue). Primary headache disorders include a spectrum of conditions, from tension-type headaches and migraine to cluster headaches and cranial neuralgias.

Secondary headache disorders include those resulting from head injuries, cervical spine disorders, or from overuse of certain medications, among others. Proper diagnosis often requires a comprehensive evaluation by specialists who understand the nuanced differences between headache types.

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Make an Appointment with Emory Neurology & Neurosurgery

Create a MyChart account to schedule online.

For the neurology department, call 404-778-3444.

For the neurosurgery department, call 404-778-5770.

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Make an Appointment with Emory Neurology & Neurosurgery

Create a MyChart account to schedule online.

For the neurology department, call 404-778-3444.

For the neurosurgery department, call 404-778-5770.