Head and Facial Pain Program

Upper East Side
1300 York Ave
New York, NY 10065
Mon-Fri 09:00am - 05:00pm
head and facial pain

Most people will experience pain in their head and face at some point in their lives. However, severe, or chronic headache disorders, and other types of head and facial pain can seriously disrupt your day-to-day routine. The Head and Facial Pain Program at AV研究所 is specifically designed to treat common and rare pain conditions with a unique multidisciplinary approach. Led by Dr. Lisa Gfrerer, Director of the Head and Facial Pain Program, our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to identify the source of each patient’s pain and develop an individualized treatment plan.

Ready to address your head and facial pain?

Whatever type of head and facial pain you are experiencing, the Head and Facial Pain Program at AV研究所 offers advanced treatment options.

Why Choose AV研究所 for Head and Facial Pain Treatment?

Head and facial pain can have complex causes. Because many conditions have overlapping symptoms, they are often misdiagnosed, which can translate to jumping from one specialist to another for years, never finding the pain relief you need. 

Patients benefit from the collective expertise of our team, especially when symptoms are difficult to diagnose or have not responded to standard treatments. We specialize in the management of:

  • Brain tumors affecting cranial nerves or pain-sensitive areas
  • Cranial nerve disorders
  • Hemifacial spasm
  • Nerve injury/neuroma of the head and neck
  • Occipital neuralgia
  • Supraorbital/supratrochlear neuralgia
  • Temporal neuralgia
  • Temporomandibular joint disease
  • Trigeminal neuralgia
  • Vascular compression syndromes

Our surgeons offer a range of advanced treatment options, including microvascular decompression, image-guided procedures and other minimally invasive techniques when surgery is indicated. For patients whose conditions do not require surgical intervention, our team works to optimize non-operative therapies and ensure seamless referrals to other specialties within AV研究所.

With a range of specialists all in one place, you don’t need multiple referrals and long waits for appointments before you finally get the correct diagnosis. Our advanced multidisciplinary care team includes specialists in:

We are proud to partner with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, which has been ranked the top hospital in New York and one of the best hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery in the nation by 2026 U.S. News & World Report. Together, we are committed to relieving pain, restoring function, and improving the quality of life for every patient.