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Norton Neuroscience Institute Headache Center is Louisville’s Destination for Headache and Migraine Relief

Headache is the most prevalent neurologic disorder worldwide. It’s the second most common cause of years lived with disability. The Norton Neuroscience Institute Headache Center team treats more patients for headache and migraine than any other clinic in the area.

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Headache Center specialists not only are dedicated to treating patients experiencing headaches and migraine but are at the forefront in adopting emerging techniques and leading research on new medications. Our board-certified headache medicine physicians and our nurse practitioners are dedicated to bringing the newest migraine treatments to you, including calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) medications and neuromodulation devices.

Physicians who want to specialize in headache and migraine care train at the Headache Center. The center is accredited by the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties. One candidate per year is chosen to be a headache medicine fellow, learning adult and pediatric headache care from our providers.

Why Choose Norton Neuroscience Institute for Headache and Migraine Care

Norton Neuroscience Institute strives to provide highly personalized and specialized care for patients. Our team includes physicians board certified in headache medicine by the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties and advanced practice providers with additional training and qualifications in headache medicine from the National Headache Foundation. Headache patients from Louisville, Southern Indiana and beyond seek the expertise of the specialists on our team.

Meet our Headache Specialists

Treatment is offered for those experiencing:

  • Migraine
  • Chronic daily headache
  • Cluster headache
  • Medication overuse headache
  • Cervicogenic headache
  • Menstrual-related migraine
  • Tension-type headache
  • Post-concussive/post-traumatic headache

Our physicians participated in several trials that ultimately led to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of products, as well as products that still are being investigated. Our expansion into clinical research confirms our commitment to the community to be involved in the development of new treatment options for patients who experience headache disorders. Additionally, being involved in research allows us to be familiar with new treatment options before they are widely available for use in the general population.

Treatment Beyond Headaches and Migraine

Our skilled providers also treat:

  • Occipital neuralgia
  • Trigeminal neuralgia
  • Pseudotumor cerebri

Headache School

Headache School is an on-demand virtual class series of five video presentations designed to inform you about headache and migraine attacks, why you should see a specialist and what treatments are available.

Leading the Region in Neurological Care

National Association of Epilepsy Centers Level 4 seal

More patients from Louisville and Southern Indiana choose Norton Neuroscience Institute than any other provider for expertise, innovation and compassion all in one place.

  • Norton Healthcare is recognized by U.S. News & World Report on its “Best Hospitals” list as No.1 in the Louisville area, with a “high performing” rating in stroke through Norton Neuroscience Institute.
  • You have access to more than 75 medical, surgical and research specialists dedicated exclusively to caring for brain, spine and nervous system conditions.
  • Patients benefit from advanced, minimally invasive neurosurgery technologies that help reduce pain and speed recovery.
  • Multidisciplinary clinics bring specialists from neurology, neurosurgery, oncology, cardiology, orthopedics and behavioral health together — giving you coordinated, comprehensive care in a single visit.
  • Breakthrough essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease treatment: We are the first health care system in Kentucky  to offer high-frequency focused ultrasound to treat these conditions without any incisions.
  • Nationally recognized stroke excellence
  • Four Norton Healthcare adult-service hospitals are DNV-certified for stroke care, reflecting the highest standards in rapid treatment and outcomes.
  • Four Norton Healthcare adult-service hospitals have earned American Heart Association Get With the Guidelines awards for exceptional stroke care, including multiple Gold Plus and Honor Roll designations.
  • Slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s disease: We are the first health care system in Kentucky to offer lecanemab and a leader nationally in the application of this cutting-edge drug.
  • Norton Neuroscience Institute’s multiple sclerosis (MS) program has met the high standards to achieve Center for Comprehensive MS Care designation by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
  • The National Association of Epilepsy Centers has recognized Norton Neuroscience Institute Comprehensive Epilepsy Center as a Level 4 center, providing the highest level of medical and surgical evaluation and treatment for patients with complex epilepsy.
  • Norton Neuroscience Institute Resource Center navigators help educate patients and their families about new diagnoses, available treatments and ways to manage their disease.

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