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Most people will experience pain in their head and face at some point in their lives. However, severe, or chronic headache disorders, and other types of head and facial pain can seriously disrupt your day-to-day routine. The Head and Facial Pain Program at Weill Cornell Medicine is specifically designed to treat common and rare pain conditions with a unique multidisciplinary approach. Led by Dr. Lisa Gfrerer, Director of the Head and Facial Pain Program, our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to identify the source of each patient’s pain and develop an individualized treatment plan.
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Whatever type of head and facial pain you are experiencing, the Head and Facial Pain Program at Weill Cornell Medicine offers advanced treatment options.
Head and facial pain can have complex causes. Because many conditions have overlapping symptoms, they are often misdiagnosed, which can translate to jumping from one specialist to another for years, never finding the pain relief you need.
Patients benefit from the collective expertise of our team, especially when symptoms are difficult to diagnose or have not responded to standard treatments. We specialize in the management of:
Our surgeons offer a range of advanced treatment options, including microvascular decompression, image-guided procedures and other minimally invasive techniques when surgery is indicated. For patients whose conditions do not require surgical intervention, our team works to optimize non-operative therapies and ensure seamless referrals to other specialties within Weill Cornell Medicine.
With a range of specialists all in one place, you don’t need multiple referrals and long waits for appointments before you finally get the correct diagnosis. Our advanced multidisciplinary care team includes specialists in:
We are proud to partner with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, which has been ranked the top hospital in New York and one of the best hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery in the nation by 2026 U.S. News & World Report. Together, we are committed to relieving pain, restoring function, and improving the quality of life for every patient.
