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Trigeminal Neuralgia Care at Stanford Health Care
You will find comprehensive, compassionate care at the Stanford Health Care Facial Pain Program. Our internationally recognized specialists guide you through the treatment process, offering the most advanced therapies available today.
Trigeminal neuralgia introduces new challenges for you and your loved ones. Stanford Health Care offers extensive resources to assist you with every facet of your well-being—physical, emotional, spiritual, and social. You can rely on our team to support you and your family members each step of the way.
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Your Circle of Care
A diagnosis of a neurological condition—and the changes it may bring—can be unsettling. We offer you and your caregivers the personalized support you need at every step. Your team listens to you and develops a plan for your situation. And you’ll work with the same team from diagnosis throughout treatment, so we can get to know you and your needs.
Access That Empowers
We make access to care as simple as possible. We anticipate what you need and provide support when you need it. Our network of locations puts our services within your reach. User-friendly digital health tools help you stay connected with your care team. We accept most insurance plans and offer discounted transportation, short-stay options, and international travel and translation services. We help make sense of the details, so you can make decisions that are right for you.
Innovation Through Clinical Research
Stanford Health Care Neuroscience actively participates in groundbreaking research and clinical trials to evaluate new and better ways to diagnose, treat, and manage neurological disorders. Participating in a trial may give you access to experimental therapies that are not available otherwise. We also partner with the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute to better understand the brain, develop new treatments for brain disorders, and promote brain health.
Your Trigeminal Neuralgia Care Team
We know that trigeminal neuralgia can completely disrupt your life. We provide you with support and a care team that stays with you from diagnosis to treatment. Your team listens to your needs to develop a plan for your unique situation.
Your Doctors
Your team may include a range of doctors and practitioners who specialize in treating facial pain. For example, anesthesiologists are medical doctors who manage pain before, during, and after surgery. They also perform procedures to alleviate pain. Physical therapists are health care professionals who use movement to relieve pain and restore function.
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Neurosurgeons specialize in treating facial pain using traditional (open) and minimally invasive surgery and CyberKnife radiosurgery, a noninvasive form of radiation therapy.
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A neurologist is a medical doctor with specialized training in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system.
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An oral surgeon is a dentist who receives additional training in performing complex operations on the mouth and jaw.
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An otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat specialist) has subspecialty expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of sinus pain and disorders.
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These provider specialists are nurse practitioners and physician assistants who work closely with your main doctor to provide support and help with diagnosis and treatment. They may also recommend medications and lifestyle changes.
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Neuropathologists specialize in diagnosing conditions of the brain and nervous system through microscopic evaluation of tissue sampled during biopsy or surgery.
A neuropsychologist is a licensed clinical psychologist with special training in neurology, thought processes, and behavior. These doctors use neuropsychological tests to help the care team evaluate people and diagnose facial pain.
A neuropsychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in neurology and psychiatry to treat mental health symptoms related to neurological conditions. Neuropsychiatrists provide psychosocial counseling and prescribe medications for people with facial pain who also have mental health symptoms, such as anxiety or depression.
A neuroradiologist is a doctor who specializes in interpreting diagnostic imaging of the brain and nervous system. They work behind the scenes to help provide an accurate image of the brain to show possible structural causes of facial pain.
Nurses and nurse coordinators are registered nurses (RNs) who coordinate your care with your medical team. They guide you from your first contact through follow-up care and help you find counseling, financial, and other support services.
Care coordinators provide you with information and assistance before and during your appointment.
- Medical Assistants: Medical assistants work with our team to help provide care. They may prepare you for an examination, assist your doctor, or take your vital signs before your appointment.
- Patient Care Coordinators: Our patient care coordinators help you with scheduling appointments and accessing your lab results. They are your first line of contact before you see your provider and guide you throughout your care.
- Patient Access Representatives: Patient access representatives can answer all your questions about health insurance coverage, help you apply for health insurance, and refer you to our financial counselors.
Stanford Medicine doctors participate in research efforts to advance the understanding of trigeminal neuralgia and its treatment. Research coordinators help screen candidates for possible participation in clinical research trials.
Support Services
Your wellness is our top priority. As part of your care, we design a wellness plan to support you and your family before, during, and after treatment. We offer a wide array of support services to help you to feel your best. Contact our Neuro Care Services for your personal support plan.
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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 that are currently recruiting participants or that may recruit participants in the near future. Closed trials are not currently enrolling additional patients.
Our Clinics
At the Stanford Health Care Facial Pain Program, we make accessing care easy and convenient. We make every effort to coordinate your appointments so that you can see multiple providers, as needed, during a single visit.
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Pavilion A, 1st Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063
Phone: 650-723-6469
