Comprehensive Brain Health
Our mission is to provide you with exceptional brain health care, minimizing the disruption to your busy schedule. We continually invest in the latest technology and stay at the forefront of the latest techniques in interventional, medical, and holistic approaches to overall brain wellness. We will help you navigate through what works and what does not, guiding you to not only manage your current conditions but to also prevent future issues. We understand that the field of brain health and neurological care is ever-evolving, and we are committed to staying ahead of new advancements to ensure you receive the best possible care. At the Westport Headache Institute, we are dedicated to providing each of our patients with the highest quality, comprehensive, and compassionate care within an intimate, boutique practice.
Interventional Procedures
Medical Management
Holistic Therapies
Easy Accessibility
Home Calls
Meet our Medical Director
Dr. Deena Kuruvilla MD is a board-certified neurologist who is fellowship-trained in headache medicine. Dr. Kuruvilla served as an attending physician at Yale New Haven Hospital prior to opening her own practice. Dr. Kuruvilla is a frequent moderator and speaker at national headache conferences, and her work has been featured in JAMA, Cephalalgia, and the Wall Street Journal.
Internship – Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Residency – Brown University Department of Neurology [Chief Resident]
Fellowship – Montefiore Headache Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Services
Medical Consultation
During an initial new patient consultation, we perform a full history and neurological examination with clinical assessment.
Follow-Up Visit
After an initial visit, we go over your tests, imaging studies and headache diary. We also then review our plan, calibrate your treatment, and answer all of your questions.
Therapeutic BOTOX®
For certain patients, we carefully inject BOTOX® in proven sites around the head and neck to prevent headaches and migraines before they start.
Trigger Point Injections
During a trigger point injection, we identify areas in head and neck muscles that are very irritable, and inject them with a local anesthetic to provide relief.
Peripheral Nerve Blocks
Certain patients have headaches that start from certain scalp nerves, such as the occipital and auriculotemporal nerves. Numbing these nerves with local anesthetics can help to stop a headache cycle.
Holistic Approaches
Certain holistic therapies, such as butterbur, magnesium, and wellness techniques have been proven to help with headache relief. Our team will provide expert guidance to integrate these techniques for optimal headache relief.
Telemedicine
For patients who prefer meeting remotely, we offer a secure videoconference portal for patients to easily communicate with our medical director. No special equipment required.
Legal Review
Dr. Kuruvilla, a board-certified neurologist, offers expert medicolegal services, including comprehensive analysis of medical records and thorough reviews of diagnosis and treatment. Perfect for legal cases or formal documentation, this service ensures a meticulous and professional approach.
Testimonials
Dr. Kuruvilla is amazing. I was her patient at Yale, and I fly from Florida to see her every few months. Highly recommend!
I’ve been to many physicians but Dr. Kuruvilla is the best neurologist that I’ve been to. She has a very kind bedside manner and always takes the time to listen!
My headaches are gone! I used to have horrible migraines that interfered with my work and time with kids but Dr. Kuruvilla’s injections really helped me get back on my feet.
Dr. Kuruvilla was very compassionate and spent a lot of time with me during our visit. She answered all my questions and highlighted a treatment plan I was comfortable with. I have referred my cousins to her who also suffer from headaches. I look forward to continuing to work with her.
I have the utmost confidence and respect for my Dr. Kuruvilla. She’s the best neurologist I ever had.
Dr. Kuruvilla is Experienced compassionate and knowledgeable! Highly recommend. Her BOTOX injections have changed my life and taken my migraines away.
Recent Blog Posts
Spring and Migraine
Spring and Migraine By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD [1] March 20th was the official first day of spring, and many of us are looking forward to the [...]
Understanding Concussions – A Beginner’s Guide
Understanding Concussions - A Beginner’s Guide By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD Concussion, defined as a traumatically induced transient disturbance of brain function, is a type of neurologic injury [...]
Research Spotlight: The Neurologist’s Role in Promoting Brain Health
Research Spotlight: The Neurologist’s Role in Promoting Brain Health By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD Photo by Tara Winstead [1] Brain health has become a major area of [...]
New Year, New You: Ways to Fill Your Cup in the New Year
New Year, New You: Ways to Fill Your Cup in the New Year By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD Pexels 2024 [1] As we enter the new year, [...]
Status Migrainosus
Status Migrainosus By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kurvilla, MD Photo by Alex Green [Pexels] Migraine is a debilitating condition, affecting millions worldwide. While most migraine attacks resolve within a few [...]
Cluster Headache Explained
Cluster Headache Explained By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD Cluster headache is one of the most intense types of headache, and often come in intense bouts that profoundly affect [...]