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Migraine sufferer and Director of the Stanford Headache Clinic Dr. Robert Cowan provides a closer look at migraines.
Headache Clinic
The Stanford Headache Clinic treats all types of headaches including migraines, tension headaches, cluster headaches, and hypnic headaches.
Headache Clinic at Hoover Pavilion
Additional Locations (3)
Our Doctors
Care and Treatment of Headaches
Nationally Recognized
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN
We are proud to have earned recognition from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation "Healthcare Equality Index."
Stanford Headache Clinic Featured on NBC 11
NBC 11 provides a first look at the Stanford Headache Clinic, where patients benefit from a collaborative approach.
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.
Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.
For Patients
We will work with your insurance company to secure authorization prior to your visit. If we do not have authorization before your visit, you will be required to pay.
Please confirm the location of your appointment as our doctors see patients in multiple locations.
PREPARE FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT
Return the completed headache history form at least one week prior to your first appointment.
Your first clinic visit may last up to three hours.
International Patients
Phone: +1 650-723-8561
Email: IMS@stanfordhealthcare.org
Call us to make an appointment
DIRECTIONS
For Health Care Professionals
PHYSICIAN HELPLINE
Phone: 1-866-742-4811
Fax: 650-320-9443
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
TRANSFER CENTER
Phone: 1-800-800-1551, 24 hours - 7 days a week
Stanford Health Care provides comprehensive services to refer and track patients, as well as provides the latest information and news for physicians and office staff. For help with all referral needs and questions visit Referring Physicians.
HOW TO REFER
Fax a referral form with supporting documentation to 650-320-9443.
Make an Appointment
To request an appointment, call:
The Neuroscience Clinic at the Boswell Building:
650-723-6469
Headache Clinic at the Hoover Pavilion:
650-723-6469
The Pain Clinic in Redwood City:
650-723-6469