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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
211 Quarry Road
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone: 650-723-6469 Getting Here »
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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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650-723-6469

DIRECTIONS

Resources

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.

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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