Conditions Treatments In most cases, episodic headaches will go away within 48 hours. If you have a headache that lasts more than two days or that increases in intensity, you should see a doctor for assistance. Our headache specialists have dedicated their careers to understanding and treating all types of headaches, including those that are most common: Cervicogenic Headaches occur when pain is referred from a specific source in the neck up to the head.

What to Expect In order to identify your problem and determine the best treatment for you, our headache specialists will: Review your current condition as well as your past medical history Attempt to understand your symptoms, triggers and headache patterns Perform a detailed neurological examination Order additional testing such as a imaging of your head, if indicated Have you complete a headache log or diary Review the findings to identify your condition and determine the best approach to treatment Treatment options vary depending on your condition and may include lifestyle intervention recom

Our Team Laura Cinski, MD Inova System Section Chief – Headache Charlotte Kastl, MD Inova System Co-Program Director – Concussion Watch Video John F Rothrock, MD A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records.

Inova Heart and Vascular Institute – Inova Fairfax Medical Campus 3300 Gallows Rd. Falls Church, VA 22042 Inova Fairfax Medical Campus (IFMC), located just outside of Washington, DC, in Falls Church, VA, is home to IHVI’s dedicated heart hospital, which serves as the hub of the system’s cardiac, vascular and pulmonary services. Inova Fairfax Medical Campus Awards and Recognition Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Expand Content Inova Fairfax Hospital received impressive 4-star ratings from the federal agency.

Patient Driven Success Factors An important component of being able to achieve consistently high patient experience ratings is the feedback we receive from patients and family members. We make a conscious effort to integrate their perspectives to ensure we deliver patient-centered care every time, every touch. We host monthly Patient and Family Advisory Council meetings where a group of former patients and family members provide feedback to our administrative, nursing, patient safety and patient experience leadership.