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While occasional headaches are common in children, frequent headaches and migraines can be debilitating, interfering with all aspects of life, including quality of sleep, school performance, appetite and relationships with family and friends. Our pediatric specialists work closely with families to diagnose the child's type of headache and develop a plan to effectively manage them.

Patients referred to the headache and migraine program will need to complete the following paperwork before their visit.

What Sets Us Apart

Our team of experts offers the most advanced treatments for effectively managing headaches and migraines. These include prescription medicines, infusions, injectable medicines and non-prescription therapies.

With three locations in South Austin, Central Austin and Cedar Park, including two on-site infusion centers, headache and migraine support is close and convenient.

Expedited Headache Appointments

We are available for your child’s urgent headache and migraine needs. An expedited appointment should be made if your child is experiencing the following:

  • Headaches that last longer than 48 hours despite treatment
  • Headaches that have had an abrupt change in frequency
  • Headaches that have had an abrupt change in quality or severity

Outpatient Infusions

The most effective treatment may be infusion therapy for some children and young adults with complex and persistent migraines. We offer two pediatric outpatient infusion centers in our Central and South Austin clinics. Our infusion centers offer a wide range of effective treatments without the need to visit a hospital — a more convenient, cost-effective and time-effective approach for treating intractable headaches.

Headache and Migraine Injections

Botox injections and occipital nerve blocks have been shown to help relieve chronic migraines and headaches. Headache and migraine injections are available onsite at any one of our three locations.

Team Approach

All of our child neurologists treat headaches and migraines. Children and young adults suffering from intractable or hard-to-treat headaches and migraines can be referred to our program to find a long-term solution once and for all. Our headache experts include:

  • Dr. Lindsay Elton, M.D., director of the headache and migraine program
  • Dr. Riddhiben Patel, M.D., pediatric neurologist
  • Madison Gonzales, FNP-C, pediatric family nurse practitioner

Our program offers an experienced team that can tailor treatment options for each child. Additionally, Dr. Elton is personally connected to the condition — she has suffered from migraines since she was a child.

We take a comprehensive approach to care for our patients and work closely with other community providers to address each patient’s needs. This may include referring patients to neuropsychiatrists, physical therapists, neuro-ophthalmologists and other specialists when indicated. Additionally, diagnostic tests, such as imaging studies, labs and lumbar punctures, may be obtained as part of the patient's evaluation.