Complex Headaches Require Expert Evaluation
Chronic and intractable headaches often have complex, interconnected causes—neurological, medical, orthopedic, and even emotional or psychiatric. Dr. Nair is a recognized expert in pain and brain injury medicine, and offers comprehensive, one-time headache evaluations and second opinion consultations to help clarify diagnosis and guide treatment planning. Note: Dr. Nair provides expert evaluation and recommendations only. He does not offer ongoing treatment or pain management through this office.
What Makes Our Approach Different?
- In-Depth Assessment: Each patient is unique. Your evaluation will consider neurological, musculoskeletal, psychiatric, and lifestyle factors.
- Breadth of Expertise: Dr. Nair brings decades of experience in pain medicine, psychiatry, brain injury, and headache diagnosis, with extensive continuing education in headache medicine.
- Advanced Consultation: Recommendations may include a wide range of potential treatments, including non-pharmacological options such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), vagus nerve stimulation, acupuncture, massage, and more—as well as all standard medical therapies.
- Collaborative Care: Evaluations and recommendations are shared with your treating physician or clinic who will implement treatment as appropriate.
- Medical-Legal Experience: Dr. Nair is widely recognized and regularly sought for independent medical evaluations (IMEs), med-legal, and second opinion consultations.
Who Should Schedule a Headache Evaluation?
- Chronic Conditions: Individuals with chronic or treatment-resistant headaches.
- TBI Diagnosis: Those seeking a clear diagnosis after traumatic brain injury (TBI)—headaches are a common part of both mild and moderate TBI.
- Treatment Uncertainty: Patients uncertain about current or recommended treatment plans.
- Expert Opinions: Anyone wanting an expert second opinion regarding headache cause, diagnosis, or optimal next steps.
How It Works
- Zoom-Based Consultations: All evaluations are conducted securely via Zoom for your convenience and privacy.
- No Insurance Accepted: Consultations are fee-based; Dr. Nair does not accept insurance or Medicare.
- Clear, One-Time Consult: The fee for a standard evaluation or second opinion is $850 (minimum one hour; complex cases may require additional time).
- Referrals & Next Steps: After your evaluation, Dr. Nair will provide recommendations which you can share with your physician, or he may refer you to trusted clinics such as Pacific Pain & Wellness for ongoing care.
Book Your Evaluation
If you are ready to book a comprehensive headache evaluation or second opinion with Dr. Nair, please fill out the contact form on this website. A staff member will follow up to schedule your one-hour Zoom consultation. Please note: This is a one-time evaluation or second opinion only. Ongoing headache or pain management will not be provided through Dr. Nair’s independent practice. If further treatment is needed, recommendations or referrals will be made accordingly.
About Dr. Nair
Dr. Nair is a Harvard-trained physician with decades of experience in pain medicine, psychiatry, brain injury, and complex headache disorders. He has completed extensive continuing education and attends national headache medicine conferences annually, ensuring that his expertise covers both the science and art of headache management.