Headache and Migraine Neurologist in Oceanside CA

Living with frequent headaches or migraines can make it difficult to stay present in your day to day life. At Haven Headache, we work with patients in Oceanside CA who want a more dependable approach to care. We look closely at your symptoms, triggers, and past treatments to build a plan that fits your routine and helps you move forward with more confidence.

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Reliable Migraine Care for Oceanside Patients

Our team focuses on headache and migraine conditions, allowing us to provide care that is steady and well structured. Patients appreciate having clear expectations, consistent follow up, and treatment plans that are adjusted based on how they are actually feeling.

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Faster access to headache specialists without months of waiting for appointments
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Personalized migraine treatment plans based on your symptoms, triggers, and medical history
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Comprehensive care including virtual visits, medication management, and referrals for procedures when needed
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Take Control of Your Headaches

If headaches are starting to limit your day, it may be time to get the right support. Book your consultation and begin working toward more consistent relief.

1-424-444-7399
Meet our specialists

Most clinicians are not trained in the latest headache treatments.
The Haven team is.

Nada Hindiyeh
MD, UCNS
Susan Hutchinson
MD, UCNS
Andrew Blumenfeld
MD, UCNS
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Alicia Chang
NP

Haven’s proven approach to treating headache and migraine was developed with doctors from leading headache centers.

Nada Hindiyeh, MD, UCNS
Nada Hindiyeh
MD, UCNS
Susan Hutchinson, MD, UCNS
Susan Hutchinson
MD, UCNS
Andrew Blumenfeld, MD, UCNS
Andrew Blumenfeld
MD, UCNS
Kenneth P. Martinez, MD, UCNS
Alicia Chang
NP
Schedule your in-depth initial appointmentCustom headache attack planHaven will check in regularly to track your progressGet connected with in-person care
Step 1

Call to schedule your in-depth initial appointment

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Your care navigator will verify your insurance and payment information and schedule a time for you to meet with a Haven headache specialist.

Step 2

Meet your clinician and get your custom headache attack plan

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Once they fully understand your health history, triggers, and what treatments you’ve tried in the past, your clinician will create a detailed headache attack plan. They’ll reference the most up-to-date research to recommend medications, lifestyle tips, and guidance that are right for you.

Step 3

Track your progress as your symptoms improve

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Haven will check in with you regularly to keep track of how you’re feeling and make note of new trends and triggers, so your clinician can continue to evolve and improve your treatment plan.

Step 4

If needed, Haven will connect you with in-person care

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Haven will refer you to trusted local providers for in-person procedures, urgent care and in-home rescue care, as needed.

Feel better, faster

2 weeks
Average wait time to meet with a Haven headache specialist
6-9 months
Average wait time for headache centers in your area
3-6 weeks
Average wait time to meet with a Haven headache specialist
6-9 months
Average wait time for headache centers in your area

Frequently Asked Questions

What conditions do you treat?

Our board-certified neurologist specializes exclusively in the diagnosis and treatment of headaches and migraines, including chronic migraines and severe headache disorders. We provide expert care for patients experiencing frequent, persistent, or debilitating headache conditions.

Please note that our clinic focuses specifically on headache and migraine care. We do not treat general neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, epilepsy, or other neurodegenerative disorders. If you are experiencing symptoms related to these conditions, we recommend consulting a general neurologist or the appropriate specialist.

When should I see a headache or migraine neurologist?

You should see a specialist if you experience frequent headaches, migraines that interfere with daily life, headaches that do not improve with medication, or symptoms such as nausea, visual changes, or sensitivity to light and sound.

What treatments are available for migraines?

Treatment may include preventive medications, acute migraine treatments, nerve blocks, lifestyle guidance, and referrals for procedures such as Botox injections or IV therapy when appropriate.

How quickly can I see a headache specialist?

Specialized headache clinics often have long wait times, but some clinics provide faster access through telehealth visits and coordinated care with local providers.

Do I need imaging or tests for headaches?

Not every patient needs imaging. A headache neurologist will review your medical history, symptoms, and risk factors to determine whether additional tests such as MRI or other diagnostics are necessary.

Hear from Haven Patients

“I found a prescription that works for me, that does not make me feel worse before it makes me feel better.”
Heather G.
/
San Diego, CA
“These guys are great. I suffered from migraines and in one virtual visit, they got me the right medication approach. My daily migraines, I would wake up with, are gone.”
Brad S.
/
Fresno, CA
“Migraine is terrible, but thankfully Haven is in the picture now and it has come to my rescue.”
Jennifer
/
San Diego, CA
“I’m so encouraged that I finally have a prescription that is working and preventing the almost daily migraines! Dr. Susan was creative and diligent in helping me.”
Kay H.
/
Rancho Mission Viejo, CA
“The fact that I can text my care team and get a response and just get feedback right away is incredible. Just knowing that I have that relieves the headache.”
Andrea J.
/
San Clemente, CA
I was able to get an appointment quickly, which, as you know, is huge, and the appointment itself was one of the best medical appointments I've ever had. I was listened to. I was understood. The questions I was asked were so smart. Things were explained in a way that I could understand. I even got suggestions on how to work with my insurance to get the meds I needed covered. I highly recommend checking out Haven.
Sibyl O
/
Los Angeles, CA
I cannot say enough about this amazing company. I stumbled across Haven via a Facebook ad. I never respond to FB ads, but I was experiencing excruciating headaches and neck pain that I did not understand at the time. At this point, I had seen several doctors and no one had helped me, or explained the pain to me. So, I made an appointment with Haven. They explained occipital neuralgia to me. For the first time, this excruciating pain I was experiencing was explained in a way that made sense to me. They gave me a plan. This included a supplement regimen backed by science that helps migraines. They gave me several RXmedications and told me when and how to take them when headaches occur. To say I was living in complete hell before this appointment is an understatement. The pain was so horrible I couldn't function. And, I felt so lost and lonely. My anxiety was growing by the day because I thought I would never come out of the cycle of pain. I was spiraling on both a physical and emotional level. A month later and my life is re-normalizing now! I have not had a headache in weeks. And, I know what to do if one comes back. They also referred me to the most amazing spine specialist who will be helping me re-condition my neck so hopefully this never re-occurs in the future. Thank you so much, Haven. You will always hold a very special place in my heart and the gratitude I have for you cannot be conveyed with words
Leslie C.
/
Los Angeles
When we moved from Utah, I was panicking about getting my next dose of Botox. Within a week, I was sitting in front of Dr. Hindiyeh for a virtual appointment. And she not only got me back on track with my Botox, thank God, but she looked at everything. She looked at my rescue meds, my history, the stuff I've been living with. And she really listened to me.
Meet Mel
/
Irvine, CA
These guys are great. I suffered from migraines, and in one virtual visit, they got me the right medication approach. My daily migraines, I would wake up with, are gone.
Brad S.
/
Fresno, CA
With Haven I have a prescription that works, that doesn’t make me feel worse before it makes me feel better, and I have a team that’s essentially on call if I need to make any changes. It’s amazing.
Meet Heather
/
San Diego, CA
Haven offered up a holistic solution that included Botox.I was a bit hesitant to try it. I haven't looked back since the treatment nearly fully solved my migraines.I can now go to work without the threat of a migraine debilitating me throughout the day, can play with my kids, I can work out, uh, all because of the recommendation from the team at haven and the treatment. I can't recommend them stronger, and I'm so happy I found them
Danny L.
/
Los Angeles,CA
Migraine is terrible, but thankfully Haven is in the picture now and it has come to my rescue along with the amazing Dr. Hutchinson, who is the best thing that ever happened to me and my health.
Meet Jennifer
/
Bay Area, CA
“My headache specialist really cared to learn about me. I have never gotten that before. Nor have I ever talked to a doctor the way I talked to her. She’s just very knowledgeable, and made me feel comfortable.”
Fergie M.
/
Bay Area, CA
“I’m so encouraged that I finally have a prescription that is working and preventing the almost daily migraines! Dr. Susan was creative and diligent in helping me.”
Kay H.
/
Rancho Mission Viejo, CA
“The fact that I can text my care team and get a response and just get feedback right away is incredible. Just knowing that I have that relieves the headache.”
Andrea J.
/
San Clemente, CA
I was able to get an appointment quickly, which, as you know, is huge, and the appointment itself was one of the best medical appointments I've ever had. I was listened to. I was understood. The questions I was asked were so smart. Things were explained in a way that I could understand. I even got suggestions on how to work with my insurance to get the meds I needed covered. I highly recommend checking out Haven.
Sibyl O
/
Los Angeles, CA
I cannot say enough about this amazing company. I stumbled across Haven via a Facebook ad. I never respond to FB ads, but I was experiencing excruciating headaches and neck pain that I did not understand at the time. At this point, I had seen several doctors and no one had helped me, or explained the pain to me. So, I made an appointment with Haven. They explained occipital neuralgia to me. For the first time, this excruciating pain I was experiencing was explained in a way that made sense to me. They gave me a plan. This included a supplement regimen backed by science that helps migraines. They gave me several RXmedications and told me when and how to take them when headaches occur. To say I was living in complete hell before this appointment is an understatement. The pain was so horrible I couldn't function. And, I felt so lost and lonely. My anxiety was growing by the day because I thought I would never come out of the cycle of pain. I was spiraling on both a physical and emotional level. A month later and my life is re-normalizing now! I have not had a headache in weeks. And, I know what to do if one comes back. They also referred me to the most amazing spine specialist who will be helping me re-condition my neck so hopefully this never re-occurs in the future. Thank you so much, Haven. You will always hold a very special place in my heart and the gratitude I have for you cannot be conveyed with words
Leslie C.
/
Los Angeles
When we moved from Utah, I was panicking about getting my next dose of Botox. Within a week, I was sitting in front of Dr. Hindiyeh for a virtual appointment. And she not only got me back on track with my Botox, thank God, but she looked at everything. She looked at my rescue meds, my history, the stuff I've been living with. And she really listened to me.
Meet Mel
/
Irvine, CA
These guys are great. I suffered from migraines, and in one virtual visit, they got me the right medication approach. My daily migraines, I would wake up with, are gone.
Brad S.
/
Fresno, CA
With Haven I have a prescription that works, that doesn’t make me feel worse before it makes me feel better, and I have a team that’s essentially on call if I need to make any changes. It’s amazing.
Meet Heather
/
San Diego, CA
Haven offered up a holistic solution that included Botox.I was a bit hesitant to try it. I haven't looked back since the treatment nearly fully solved my migraines.I can now go to work without the threat of a migraine debilitating me throughout the day, can play with my kids, I can work out, uh, all because of the recommendation from the team at haven and the treatment. I can't recommend them stronger, and I'm so happy I found them
Danny L.
/
Los Angeles,CA
Migraine is terrible, but thankfully Haven is in the picture now and it has come to my rescue along with the amazing Dr. Hutchinson, who is the best thing that ever happened to me and my health.
Meet Jennifer
/
Bay Area, CA
“My headache specialist really cared to learn about me. I have never gotten that before. Nor have I ever talked to a doctor the way I talked to her. She’s just very knowledgeable, and made me feel comfortable.”
Fergie M.
/
Bay Area, CA
“I’m so encouraged that I finally have a prescription that is working and preventing the almost daily migraines! Dr. Susan was creative and diligent in helping me.”
Kay H.
/
Rancho Mission Viejo, CA
“The fact that I can text my care team and get a response and just get feedback right away is incredible. Just knowing that I have that relieves the headache.”
Andrea J.
/
San Clemente, CA

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