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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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Patient Testimonials

The following are comments made by patients in reference to the care they received:

"Just wanted to send you an email to tell you that I'm doing great!

I'm off the ****** completely (and have been for a couple months now) and I'd say I've only had ~2 migraines in the past month reaching a 7 max pain. But the real victory is that I've been working HARD and have had so many pain free days!

I spent my week off work re-landscaping our front and back yard with my mom.  We planted countless plants, put in a new sprinkler system, took down trees. . . . I was outside from about 8-4 for 4 days straight and no pain—NONE!  I went walking, running even a bit, and I'm doing great.

Anyway, thank you both for everything you've done for me.  A year ago I had no life and now I'm loving it!

Thanks!"
-Anonymous

"On behalf of my husband . . . I would like to thank you for the care he (has) received. . . . After more than a year of trying to find the cause of his headaches and different treatments he was getting quite discouraged. That changed after our first trip to . . . see you. When we left the first time, he felt like there was a chance that something might be accomplished for him. After meeting with Dr. Cowan and hearing someone give him a name for the problem (even though he couldn't pronounce it) gave him a sense of encouragement. The medication has helped him tremendously and with all of his other health problems, the headaches have taken a 'back seat' and are manageable."
-Anonymous

"Dr. C. I can't thank you enough for your help (with my headaches). No one has ever helped me this much. I will always think a lot of you for that."
-Anonymous

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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

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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.

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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