Innovative Headache and Migraine Treatment

The Norton Neuroscience Institute team treats more patients for headache and migraine than any other health care provider in Louisville and Southern Indiana. We are at the forefront of adopting new headache and migraine treatments and researching new medications. We’re dedicated to a comprehensive approach to help patients get rid of their headaches and migraine, and treat and manage their symptoms so they can enjoy a better quality of life.

Our team includes two board-certified headache medicine physicians and advanced practice providers who are certified by the National Headache Foundation.

Our headache and migraine specialists use the latest medications and devices for treating headache disorders:

Noninvasive Neuromodulation Devices

• Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Magnets create a mild electrical current to stimulate nerve cells in the brain. By calming overactive brain activity, the treatment may provide migraine relief.
• Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS). A handheld device that releases a mild electrical stimulation to the vagus nerve in the neck has been shown to provide acute relief.

Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) monoclonal antibodies

Research has shown that activity of the CGRP molecule spikes during migraine attacks and other headaches. By blocking the increased activity, research has shown CGRP treatment can prevent headaches.

Botox

Botox injections work to paralyze muscles in the head and provide relief from some types of headaches.

Infusions

Infusions can help rid the body of toxicity related to medication overuse and relieve some types of headaches.

Injections

Local anesthetic injections can help relieve headache pain.

Nerve Blocks

Pain originating from the occipital nerve in the base of the skull may benefit from a local anesthetic injection.

Meet Our Headache Team

Jeffrey H Frank, MD

Neurology, Headache Medicine

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Paul H Gong, MD

Pediatric Headache Medicine, Headache Medicine, Neurology

(100)

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Ricardo A Herrera, MD

Headache Medicine, Neurology

(226)

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Brian M Plato, DO

Headache Medicine, Neurology

(343)

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Tad D Seifert, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Headache Medicine, Neurology

(213)

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Mandy J Whitt, MD

Headache Medicine

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Kassandra M Green, APRN

Headache Medicine, Neurology

(85)

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Ashley E Knable, APRN

Headache Medicine, Neurology

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Kristin M Koetter, APRN

Headache Medicine, Neurology

(48)

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Jennifer L Rowe, APRN

Headache Medicine, Neurology

(132)

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Melissa K Moody, LCSW

Headache Medicine, Neurology, Social Work

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Leading the Region in Neurological Care

• 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.
• 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.
• Highest level of stroke care
  • Four Norton Healthcare adult-service hospitals are DNV-certified for stroke care, reflecting the highest standards in rapid treatment and outcomes.
  • Four 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.
• More than 75 medical, surgical and research specialists collaborate to provide innovative treatment of brain, spine and nervous system conditions.
• 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.
• Medicare, Medicaid and most major commercial insurance accepted; families with income equal to or less than 350% of the federal poverty level may be eligible for financial assistance.
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