Migraine 101: A 3-Step Guide to Managing Headaches
Migraine sufferer and Director of the Stanford Headache Clinic Dr. Robert Cowan provides a closer look at migraines.
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Headache Clinic
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
Conditions Treated
Migraine headache
A common type of headache that may occur with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or sensitivity to light. In many people, a throbbing pain is felt only on one side of the head.
Tension headache
A tension headache is pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck, usually associated with muscle tightness in these areas.
Hypnic headache
A rare type of headache that occurs exclusively at night, typically lasting between 15 and 60 minutes, and usually affects people over the age of 40.
Cluster headache
A very painful type of headache lasting usually between 20 minutes and two hours and occurring several times a day for a period of days to weeks, and then will disappear for a time, usually weeks to months.
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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
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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