the headache center patient information portal

What is the Headache Center?

The Patient Portal allows you to view lab results without phone tag or a follow up appointment. Prepare for your next appointment Get ahead of your paperwork by filling out required documents online ahead of time. Receive letters from your provider Easily retrieve letters, like return from work or school, from your provider. Manage your own health

Why we offer unique expertise in headache?

The Patient Portal allows you to view lab results without phone tag or a follow up appointment. Schedule your next appointment When you schedule or change your appointments online, you’ll save yourself time. Prepare for your next appointment Get ahead of your paperwork by filling out required documents online ahead of time.

Why choose the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Headache Center?

Call Us: 860.696.2925. The Headache Center specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of many types of headaches. We understand that every person suffering from headache is unique, which is why we offer unique expertise. Our Mission: The Hartford HealthCare (HHC) Headache Center is dedicated to excellence in the diagnosis and treatment of people with headache disorders, to …

Why choose the Hartford HealthCare Headache Center?

An accurate headache diary serves to: Monitor the frequency, duration, and severity of your headaches over time. Identify patterns that may help determine triggers and improve treatment. Track medication use and response. Maintain long-term records of what has worked and what has not. With the help of this diary, we can better plan your treatment and manage your …

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Our Team

Our team provides comprehensive services to personalize your headache care. Learn more >>

Patient Stories

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New Patients

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Service Locations

As the only comprehensive Center of its kind in the region, we connect the world’s most advanced technology and the most current treatment options to give patients relief and/or freedom from the debilitating pain of headache.

Do You Need a Headache Specialist?

If you are not sure whether to seek help from a headache specialist, ask yourself these four questions.

Headache Diary

A daily headache diary is one of the most important tools your treatment team has to help you. An accurate headache diary serves to:

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Preparing for Your First Appointment

Keeping a diary to track your headache frequency and duration can help your doctor make a diagnosis. Your doctor may ask you the following questions:

Why is it important to hospitalize a headache?

Hospitalization is frequently necessary to break the headache cycle with intravenous medications, to allow preventative medications to take effect, and to detoxify from analgesic and narcotic medications. This is often a crucial step.

What is the treatment for headaches?

Botox. Botox is a novel therapy for the treatment of headache pain. Dr. Hooker has been administering Botox since 1996, and offers this treatment to select headache patients.