Headache Center at Hackensack University Medical Center
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About Us
Welcome to the Headache Center at Hackensack University Medical Center, a premier program within the nationally ranked Neuroscience Institute.
If you suffer from chronic headaches, debilitating migraines, or facial pain that disrupts your quality of life, our dedicated team is here to find the root cause of your pain and create a personalized path to relief.
We specialize in treating complex and refractory cases that have not responded to conventional therapies, offering the latest evidence-based treatments to restore your daily function.
Key Services
Diagnosing and treating headache and facial pain disorders:
- Migraine
- Cluster Headaches & Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgias
- Tension-Type Headaches
- Concussion-Related Headaches
- Trigeminal Neuralgia and Facial Pain Syndromes
- Cervicogenic Headaches
About Us
Welcome to the Headache Center at Hackensack University Medical Center, a premier program within the nationally ranked Neuroscience Institute.
If you suffer from chronic headaches, debilitating migraines, or facial pain that disrupts your quality of life, our dedicated team is here to find the root cause of your pain and create a personalized path to relief.
We specialize in treating complex and refractory cases that have not responded to conventional therapies, offering the latest evidence-based treatments to restore your daily function.
Key Services
Diagnosing and treating headache and facial pain disorders:
- Migraine
- Cluster Headaches & Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgias
- Tension-Type Headaches
- Concussion-Related Headaches
- Trigeminal Neuralgia and Facial Pain Syndromes
- Cervicogenic Headaches
Advanced Treatment for Migraine, Headache, and Facial Pain
Treating Your Pain
We specialize in treating all types of headache and facial pain syndromes, including refractory headaches that do not respond to conventional therapies. We offer a full spectrum of traditional and innovative treatments for a wide array of headaches, including:
- Migraine
- Trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias (ie Cluster headache)
- Tension type headache
- Trigeminal neuralgia and other facial pain syndromes
- Occipital Neuralgia and cervicogenic headache
- Concussion-related headache
We also offer physical rehabilitation, psychology, sleep evaluations, noninvasive devices and pain management techniques as well as guidance for lifestyle changes to help you get back to living your best life.
Patient-Centric Care
Our patient-centered approach incorporates medical treatments, lifestyle changes, behavioral therapy and integrative support services. A personalized plan is customized based on your diagnosis and may include:
- Preventative strategies
- Acute Pain Management
- Advanced treatments, including BOTOX® procedures, nerve blocks and infusion therapies
- Lifestyle changes to reduce frequency and severity of headache
- Access to clinical trials and research protocol
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Neuromodulation
Why Choose Us?
Our patient-centered approach brings together a team of renowned specialists to address every facet of your condition. The center is led by Regina Krel, M.D., the only neurologist in New Jersey to be a Fellow of the American Headache Society, ensuring you receive care from a true leader in the field. Our interprofessional team, including board-certified headache specialists and in-house psychologists, collaborates to manage the physical, emotional, and lifestyle factors contributing to your headaches.
- Nationally Recognized Care: HUMC is home to New Jersey's only nationally ranked Neurology and Neurosurgery program by U.S. News & World Report.
- Expert Specialists: Our physicians are board-certified and fellowship-trained in Headache Medicine.
- Comprehensive Approach: We integrate medical treatments, lifestyle guidance, behavioral therapy, and innovative support services for well-rounded care.
Frequently Asked Questions
To make your first visit as smooth and productive as possible, please bring the following items:
- Your photo identification and insurance card.
- A referral from your primary care physician, if required by your insurance plan.
- A list of all current medications, vitamins, and supplements you are taking, including dosages.
- Any recent lab results, blood sugar logs, or imaging reports (such as thyroid ultrasounds) related to your condition.
- A list of questions you have for the endocrinologist.
Meet Our Team
At the Headache Center at Hackensack University Medical Center, our medical team is specially trained in headache management. The Headache Center is led by Center Director, Regina Krel, M.D. She and her partner, Hao Huang, M.D., are each board-certified in Neurology and Headache Medicine and fellowship-trained in Headache Medicine.
