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Headache & Facial Pain Center
Our headache subspecialists offer expert care to help ease your chronic pain. From the latest headache treatments to research to find the next breakthrough, we’re here to help.
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We understand that chronic pain can stand in the way of everyday living. Every aspect of your life—from cooking meals to getting a good night’s sleep—can be a struggle, physically and emotionally. At UC Health, our team of highly trained headache subspecialists offer hope with thorough, thoughtful diagnosis for headaches and facial pain, and a wide range of the latest treatment options backed by research. Because no two headaches respond exactly the same, we help find what works best for you.
Research
ACTIVE AND VIBRANT RESEARCH
We Are Committed To Advancing Medical Options.
The best medical programs in the world are part of leading-edge research aimed at improving public health and developing new medical treatments. As the Region’s only adult academic medical center, we house vibrant research programs that include ongoing clinical trials, actively initiating studies to bring new therapies and diagnostic tests to patients in Greater Cincinnati and around the world.
We Actively Seek Medical Discoveries.
Nationally and internationally recognized for its research efforts, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and UC Health has a long and distinguished history of medical discoveries. Our premier surgeon-scientists and postdoctoral researchers pursue innovative and exciting research, focused on applying their discoveries directly to the bedside to advance patient care.
Referrals
REFERRING A PATIENT
Our Teams Build Strong Collaborative Partnerships With Referring Providers.
We are committed to providing optimal care to your patient and open communication with you. As a referring physician, we understand that you need to be kept informed on your patient’s progress. That’s why we set up a toolbox to share detailed information about your patient’s health with you.
To refer a patient, call 513-475-UCMD (8263)
Conditions We Treat
Specialists Who Solve Persistent Headaches, Cluster Headaches and Facial Pain
- Atypical Facial Pain
- Cervicogenic Headaches
- Chronic Paroxysmal Hemicrania
- Cluster Headaches
- Exertional Headaches
- Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia (GNP)
- Hemicrania Continua
- Hemifacial Spasm
- Hypnic Headaches
- Infraorbital Neuralgia (ION)
- Jaw Pain
- Low Pressure Headaches (Intracranial Hypotension)
- Medication Overuse Headaches
- Migraines
- Neuralgias
- Neuropathic Facial Pain
- Occipital Neuralgia (ON)
- Pseudotumor Cerebri (Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension)
- Rhinogenic Headaches
- Sinus Pain
- Supraorbital Neuralgia (SON)
- Tension-Type Headaches
- Type II Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN)
Accurate Diagnosis Leads to Best Pain Management Options
We have access to many treatment options to find what will work best for you. From long-standing techniques to innovative ones, we pledge our experience and expertise to bring you relief and wellness.
Advanced Diagnostics & Treatments
Acupuncture
Behavioral Therapy
Biofeedback
Craniosacral Therapy
Epidural Blood Patching
Physical Therapy for Headaches
Infusions Therapy for Headaches
Massage
Microvascular Decompression
Nerve Blocks
Nerve Stimulators
Neurectomy
Onabotulinum Toxin A (Botox)
Preventative Medications
Yoga
Tai Chi
Personalized Headache Medicine
Sophisticated Treatment and Compassionate Care
UC Health is a pioneer in research and treatment for headache and facial pain. As a national leader, we partner with experts in neurosurgery, ENT and integrative medicine. You can find all available headache treatments right here.
More than 10,000 patients annually
4 convenient locations
We treat 50% of headache patients in the region
10 headache and facial pain specialists
AUTHORING BREAKTHROUGHS
Compassionate Care From Top Experts in the Headache Field
Careful, Personal Attention
You can expect world-class care at UC Health. We bring together a full team of physicians from different specialties to listen to you and provide treatment.
Extraordinary Experience
Our physicians are leaders, completing advanced headache fellowships and even serving as president of the National Headache Foundation.
Innovative Treatments Found Nowhere Else
Infusion therapy, epidural blood patching, myelograms and clinical trials are just a few reasons headache and facial pain patients come to us from all over the U.S.
Discover Hope
Lou's Story: Finding Relief After Constant Headaches for Years
Thirty years of headache pain relieved by UC Health specialists. Thanks to targeted diagnosis and treatment, Lou Izor can function normally without constant, debilitating headaches.
Our Providers
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