Multidisciplinary Pediatric Headache Clinic

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The multidisciplinary pediatric headache clinic at University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital is the first of its kind in Iowa. We care for pediatric patients whose headaches have not already responded to treatment. 

Children who may benefit from our clinic are those who:
  • Have already seen a pediatric neurologist for frequent, daily, or near-daily, headaches
  • Are frequently missing school or other activities because of headaches
  • Have ongoing concerns about back or neck pain, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, or unhealthy weight
Team approach

We bring together a team of pediatric specialists to create one personalized treatment plan for your child. This approach streamlines headache care to one place where your child can be seen by a pediatric neurology medical provider, a dietitian, a pharmacist, a physical therapist, and a psychologist. Rather than communicating with each specialist separately, you communicate with one coordinated team of providers.

New patients

New patients to the clinic come for a four-hour first visit with all members of the team on one day in one location. This allows the team to discuss the best treatment plan for your child’s complex headaches before return visits are scheduled.

Our Care Team

Alexander Bassuk, MD, PhD portrait

Alexander
Bassuk
MD, PhD

  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Neurology
Aaron D. Boes, MD, PhD portrait

Aaron D.
Boes
MD, PhD

  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Neurology
4.61 out of 5 (64 ratings)
Joseph Glykys, MD, PhD portrait

Joseph
Glykys
MD, PhD

  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Neurology
Katie Lutz, MD portrait

Katie
Lutz
MD

  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Neurology
4.43 out of 5 (285 ratings)
Sujana Madathil, MBBS, MHSc portrait

Sujana
Madathil
MBBS, MHSc

  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Neurology
4.46 out of 5 (83 ratings)
Katherine Mathews, MD, FAAN portrait

Katherine
Mathews
MD, FAAN

  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Neurology
4.84 out of 5 (378 ratings)
Satsuki Matsumoto, MD portrait

Satsuki
Matsumoto
MD

  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Neurology
4.59 out of 5 (313 ratings)
Megan Rohlf, MD portrait

Megan
Rohlf
MD

  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Neurology
4.64 out of 5 (66 ratings)
Dimah Saadé, MD portrait

Dimah
Saadé
MD

  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Neurology
4.66 out of 5 (104 ratings)
Leah Zhorne, MD portrait

Leah
Zhorne
MD

  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Neurology
4.76 out of 5 (493 ratings)
Michael Ciliberto, MD portrait

Michael
Ciliberto
MD

  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Neurology
4.84 out of 5 (451 ratings)
Theresa Czech, MD portrait

Theresa
Czech
MD

  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Neurology
4.88 out of 5 (184 ratings)
Anna K. Dabrowski, MD, PhD portrait

Anna K.
Dabrowski
MD, PhD

  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Neurology
Tuhina Govil-Dalela, MD portrait

Tuhina
Govil-Dalela
MD

  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Neurology
Jim Owens, MD, PhD portrait

Jim
Owens
MD, PhD

  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Neurology
4.98 out of 5 (80 ratings)
Brittany Sprigg, MD portrait

Brittany
Sprigg
MD

  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Neurology
4.79 out of 5 (43 ratings)
Sreenath Thati Ganganna, MD, MBBS portrait

Sreenath
Thati Ganganna
MD, MBBS

  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Neurology
4.81 out of 5 (179 ratings)
Daniel Crawford, ARNP portrait

Daniel
Crawford
ARNP

  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Neurology
4.73 out of 5 (67 ratings)
Millicent V. Oracion, ARNP portrait

Millicent V.
Oracion
ARNP

  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Neurology
Tiffany Rickertsen, ARNP portrait

Tiffany
Rickertsen
ARNP

  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Neurology
4.78 out of 5 (294 ratings)
Rachel Kinn, PharmD, BCPPS portrait

Rachel
Kinn
PharmD, BCPPS

  • Neurology
Allison Alexander, RDN, LD portrait

Allison
Alexander
RDN, LD

  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Neurology
AB

Allison
Barrale
RDN, LDN

  • Neurology
MH

Molly
Heitman
MS, RD, LD, CDCES

  • Neurology
Kayla Blankenship, MS, LGC portrait

Kayla
Blankenship
MS, LGC

  • Neurology
4.82 out of 5 (52 ratings)

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Locations and Offices

Pediatric Specialty Clinic (2 JPP)
2800 John Pappajohn Pavilion (JPP)
Elevator I, Level 2
1-319-356-2229
Clinic
Pediatric Specialty Clinic Main Entrance
In Stead Family Children's Hospital
200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
Iowa River Landing - Floor 2
Second Floor
1-319-467-2000
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In Coralville, Iowa River Landing
105 E. 9th St., Coralville, IA 52241
Urbandale, 86th Street
1-515-457-2960
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In Urbandale, 86th Street
2901 86th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
Dubuque–Mazzuchelli Street
1-563-239-2860
Clinic
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In Dubuque, Mazzuchelli Street
777 Mazzuchelli St., Dubuque, IA 52001
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