Maimonides is proud to offer world-class Headache Medicine care, backed by our neurology team’s deep expertise and diagnostic capabilities. Dedicated to comprehensive headache medicine and working to advance the field through research and clinical care, our specialized team, led by Murray Choueka, MD, Director of Headache Medicine, is committed to helping your patients get the relief they deserve.
Individualized, Holistic Care to Treat Headaches
Maimonides stands at the forefront of delivering the most effective, state-of-the-art headache treatments available. While many neurologists treat headaches, Dr. Choueka is fellowship-trained in headache medicine and is relentless in his pursuit of the most advanced and effective headache solutions.
Dr. Murray Choueka, Director of Headache Medicine.
“At Maimonides, we tailor each patient’s headache treatment to their needs,” says Dr. Choueka. “The team’s extensive training and experience uniquely equip us to diagnose and treat even the most complex cases.”
One of the hallmarks of Maimonides is our commitment to personalized care and our holistic approach. “It is essential to take a multidisciplinary approach and consider treatment and specialist referrals for these conditions,” explains Dr. Choueka.
Different types of headaches require different approaches, from tension headaches and migraines to cluster headaches and more. “That’s why we perform thorough evaluations and diagnostics for each patient,” Dr. Choueka says. “From there, we create tailored treatments designed to address each person’s unique needs and symptoms.”
Many migraine patients also have other health conditions that may play a role in exacerbating their headache condition, such as anxiety, depression, unmanaged sleep apnea and neck pain. Chronic dehydration and poor diet can also contribute to worsening headache symptoms.
Conditions and Treatments
The team treats adults and children aged 13 and up. Some of the most common headache conditions we treat include:
- Migraine
- Cluster headache
- Occipital neuralgia
- Trigeminal neuralgia
In addition to common treatments for headaches like medication management and lifestyle counseling, we offer the latest treatments for headache relief, including:
- Botox injections
- CGRP antagonist injections, nasal sprays and pills
- Nerve blocks
When to Refer to Us
As a healthcare provider, you want the best possible treatment options for your patients suffering from headache disorders. Dr. Choueka recommends that you consider referring your patients to our specialized program if they:
- Are not responding well to classic migraine medications
- Have chronic migraine (more than 15 headache days per month)
- Have cluster headache or trigeminal neuralgia
- Have any unusual headache disorder or an unclear headache diagnosis
Our expert team works closely with referring providers to ensure a seamless transition and ongoing communication about treatment plans and patient progress. By partnering with us, you extend your care network, providing your patients with access to specialized healthcare treatments that can significantly improve their quality of life.
For more information about Maimonides Headache Medicine, visit our website. To refer a patient, call us at 718-283-7470 or email your referral to [email protected]. Once referred, patients can conveniently schedule an appointment with Dr. Choeuka online.
