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 Brain Health 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
Personalized Care
Preventive Health
Innovative Therapies
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
Peripheral Nerve Blocks
Some patients have headaches originating from certain scalp nerves, such as the occipital and auriculotemporal nerves. Numbing these nerves with local anesthetics can help break a headache cycle.
Holistic Approaches
Holistic therapies, such as butterbur, magnesium, and wellness techniques have been shown to help with headache relief. Our team will guide you in integrating these approaches for optimal relief.
Telemedicine
For those who prefer remote consultations, we offer a secure video conference portal for easy communication with our medical director–no special equipment required.
Legal Review
Dr. Kuruvilla, a board-certified neurologist, offers expert medicolegal services, including detailed analysis of medical records and thorough reviews of diagnosis and treatment. Ideal 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
The Caffeine Chronicles: Migraine Relief or Trigger?
The Caffeine Chronicles: Migraine Relief or Trigger? By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD [Pexels - Adrian Volcalan July 2021] The way caffeine impacts migraine varies widely among individuals. Its [...]
Tips for Staying Comfortable in the Sun & Heat with Migraine
Tips for Staying Comfortable in the Sun & Heat with Migraine By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD July marks the middle of the summer and many people are taking [...]
Nerve Block for Chronic Migraine
Nerve Block for Chronic Migraine By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD If you are someone who has chronic migraine, you may know how challenging it can be to find [...]
Gut-Brain Axis, Part III: Mental Health
Gut-Brain Axis, Part III: Mental Health By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD Mental health is an important factor in your overall well-being and quality of life. One area of [...]
Traveling with Migraine
Traveling with Migraine By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD Photo by Haley Black [Pexels] Spring is in full swing and summer is just around the corner. Whether you are [...]
Auriculotemporal Nerves and Headache: Top 5 Questions
Auriculotemporal Nerves and Headache: Top 5 Questions By: Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD, and Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS Although migraine can have many causes, many patients can attribute their headaches to the auriculotemporal nerve. In this [...]