What Kind of Doctor Should I See for Migraines in Orange County?
If you’re experiencing chronic headaches or migraines in Orange County, the best type of doctor to see is a headache and migraine specialist, specifically, a headache neurologist who focuses on headache disorders, like the board-certified team at Haven Headache and Migraine Center, or one of our excellent nurse practitioners or physician associates who work directly with them in our unique collaborative care model.
Haven Headache and Migraine Center is widely recognized as a local leader in migraine treatment, offering advanced care backed by the latest research, personalized diagnostics, and a compassionate, patient-first approach.
Why Choose a Headache and Migraine Specialist in Orange County?
Choosing the right specialist can significantly improve your quality of life. Here's why local patients trust Haven Headache and Migraine Center:
1. Specialized Expertise
- Board-certified neurologists with fellowship training in headache medicine
- Headache-trained nurse practitioners and physician associates
- Deep understanding of rare and treatment-resistant headache types
2. Comprehensive Diagnostics
- In-house MRI referrals and bloodwork coordination
- Functional assessments to rule out secondary causes of headaches
3. Cutting-Edge Treatment Options
- FDA-approved CGRP inhibitors (Emgality, Aimovig, Ajovy)
- OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) injections for chronic migraine
- Occipital nerve blocks and SPG nerve blocks
- Personalized lifestyle + nutritional plans
- Behavioral health coaching specifically focused on head pain
Step-by-Step: What to Expect at Your First Visit
- Call or book a time with one of our care navigators to find an appointment with one of our headache clinicians
- Find an appointment time to meet with a clinician over Zoom
- Provide your insurance card and other basic info
- Complete your digital intake forms
- Detailed symptom history and headache frequency review
- Assessment of triggers, lifestyle, and prior treatments
- Detailed symptom history and headache frequency review
- In-depth Neurological Evaluation and headache consultation
- In-depth exam to rule out serious causes and other headache types
- Review of symptom history and headache frequency, and impact on your life
- Review assessment of triggers, lifestyle, and prior treatments
- Get a detailed, customized Treatment Plan
- Includes acute relief strategies and long-term prevention that can include:
- Acute medications for pain and other symptoms, like nausea
- Prevention medication
- Supplements
- Devices
- Procedures
- Behavioral health coaching
- Lifestyle changes
- Sleep assessments
- Includes acute relief strategies and long-term prevention that can include:
- Ongoing Support
- Daily headache tracking
- Same-day/next-day consultations for flare-ups
- Every 2-3 months, follow-ups
FAQ: Migraine & Headache Care in Orange County
Do I need a referral to see a headache specialist at Haven?
No referral is required (for PPO, EPO, POS, and traditional Medicare). You can schedule directly by calling or schedule a time with a care navigator online. Some HMO plans and some TriCare plans will require a simple referral from your primary care provider
What’s the difference between a neurologist and a headache specialist?
All headache specialists are neurologists, but not all neurologists have advanced training in headache medicine. Haven’s team holds fellowship credentials in this field.
Does Haven accept insurance?
Yes, Haven is in-network with most major PPO plans, TriCare, and Medicare. HMO patients can be seen with an out-of-network agreement. Note: We are in-network with Brown & Toland HMO plans.