“I've lived with headaches my whole life, so I understand the pain and frustration. Finding relief transformed my life, and that's what inspires me every day to do this work. Let’s find your headache intervention and get your life back on track.”

— Fred Cohen MD, Headache Specialist

Experience personalized headache care

You’ve come to the right doctor if your provider has been unsuccessful in treating your head pain.

with world-renowned headache specialist, Dr. Fred Cohen. Board-certified in headache medicine, Dr. Cohen specializes in treating all types of headaches and facial pain, including migraine, chronic migraine, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, cluster headaches, trigeminal neuralgia, daily persistent headaches, and more.

Same day, evening, weekend, and telemedicine appointments available. Practice locations in Brooklyn and Queens, New York City. Experience on-demand headache medicine.

There is 1 headache medicine specialist per 100,000 people with migraine in the United States

70% of headache care is provided in urgent care, emergency rooms, and primary care offices.

50% of individuals seeking headache care drive over an hour to see a specialist

Only 26.3% of those with migraine are receiving appropriate care

The average wait time to see a headache specialist exceeds 6 months

Let’s do something about that, now.

Expedited appointments available, with offices conveniently in Brooklyn and Queens, New York

Weekend & evening telemedicine visits when available

Enter our patient portal where you can view medical notes and results, as well as connect with Dr. Cohen directly.

One in every 6 Americans suffer from migraine & severe headaches

One in every 5 women suffer from migraine

Migraine is the #1 cause of disability for women ages 18-50

Women with migraine with aura have a higher risk of stroke.

We can address this.

Shared experiences

  • Dr. Cohen is the best of the best. He personalizes headache and migraine treatments, makes changes quickly if needed, and always listens to me as the patient. He’s kind, thoughtful, and up to date on all of the new technology and treatments, often thinking outside the box and past pharma.

    Marissa F.

  • Dr. Cohen has great bedside manner. We meet every three months for Botox injections And I have never once had any issues

    Edan S.

  • If you're looking for a headache / migraine specialist, look no further, Dr. Cohen is the best. THANK YOU DR. COHEN!

    Sean S.

  • I liked and trusted Dr. Cohen instantly he is energetic and friendly. He is was thorough and helpful and give me information about my headaches and offer treatments that no doctor was able to address before.

    Wendy K.

  • Very patient and understanding Dr. Working with my migraine headaches. Very reassuring allowing me hope in dealing with this pain.

    Vincent P

  • Dr. Cohen is the best headache/migraine specialist I’ve ever had! He makes a point to understand how I’m doing and how my lifestyle is affecting my migraines. He is a huge advocate for me in the difficult process of getting meds approved through insurance. He always remembers the details of how I’m doing & how my migraines are improving. Highly recommend him to anyone suffering from chronic migraines!

    Linden O.

  • What a wonderful experience!! I feel for the first time in a while there is hope, for a cure of my chronic migraines! Thank you Dr. Cohen, you’re awesome!!!

    Liza D.

  • I would highly recommend. Dr. Cohen completely cured my chronic migranes. I have tried so many places before and nothing ever helped.

    Morty A.

  • Dr. Cohen was extremely understanding and compassionate when meeting with me. I feel many doctors stigmatized those with chronic headaches, but Dr. Cohen made me feel seen and heard. I recommend him to everyone!

    Tal C.

  • Great Doctor. His treatment plan and advice helped me greatly with my headaches, after years of suffering.

    Paul B.

  • Dr. Cohen is very easy to talk to and is on top of the latest migraine treatments. The office staff are organized and friendly as well.

    Janice D.

  • Dr Cohen has been amazing. He is extremely accommodating when scheduling appointments and more importantly has helped me get my pain under control (something no other doctor had been able to do). and I’ve been to dozens of specialists over the years. He truly cares and has significantly improved my daily quality of life.

    Josh G.

  • I been seeing DR. cohen for my migraines, and i see/ feel the difference !. My headaches aren’t lasting long as they use to. Hes been the BEST doctor i have had when it comes to the headache ! Always listening to my concerns & is very compassionated about what he does & his patients.

    Kassandra S.

  • The front desk staff is lovely and Dr. Cohen is so knowledgeable. He definitely cares for his patients and wants to solve their problems—medical or billing. Grateful to have found him to treat my migraines.

    Dana C.

MEDIA SHOWCASE

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Headache Blog

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