Pediatric Headache Clinic

Headaches are a common and often debilitating condition among children and adolescents that can significantly impact their quality of life, academic performance and social interactions. At Phoenix Children’s Headache Clinic, we provide comprehensive care for children and adolescents suffering from all types of headaches, including migraines, tension headaches and chronic daily headaches. We are dedicated to providing not just answers, but a pathway to relief and normalcy through specialized services, programs and support designed specifically for kids.

Our Headache Clinic, located at Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s, is one of the largest headache programs in the nation. Our team consists of board-certified pediatric headache specialists with extensive experience in the diagnosis, management and treatment of children with headaches. We are deeply committed to the welfare of our young patients and go beyond standard care by offering services that address the unique physical and emotional needs of growing children. Our internationally renowned physicians are also actively engaged in research and clinical trials to identify factors influencing headaches in children and adolescents, while seeking new, innovative and improved treatment options.

We also recognize the challenges children face in articulating their pain, and our approach is designed to bridge this gap. Through innovative tools like a pain color chart and age-appropriate communication, we connect with children at their level, making them comfortable and understood.

Our headache specialists are not just experts in diagnosis, but also in uncovering the root causes of headaches in children. Our treatment plans are as unique as your child, encompassing a holistic approach that includes lifestyle management, behavioral services and when necessary, medication or procedures.