Comprehensive Headache & Migraine Management

Our mission is to provide you with exceptional headache care with the least interruption of your busy schedule. We continually invest in the latest technology and we’re at the forefront of the latest techniques in interventional, medical, and holistic headache management. We’ll tell you what works and what doesn’t and we’ll guide you through the constantly changing landscape to help you control your headaches now and prevent them from happening in the future. We are dedicated to providing each of our patients with the highest quality, comprehensive care within an intimate, boutique practice.

OUR APPROACH
Interventional Procedures
Medical Management
Holistic Therapies
Easy Accessibility
Home Calls
Deena Kuruvilla Profile

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

Testimonials

Dr. Kuruvilla is amazing. I was her patient at Yale, and I fly from Florida to see her every few months. Highly recommend!

GS, Westport

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!

TT, Ridgefield

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.

RG, New Caanan

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.

DT, New Haven

I have the utmost confidence and respect for my Dr. Kuruvilla. She’s the best neurologist I ever had.

RT, Norwalk

Dr. Kuruvilla is Experienced compassionate and knowledgeable! Highly recommend. Her BOTOX injections have changed my life and taken my migraines away.

NT, Fairfield

Recent Blog Posts

2104, 2024

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 [...]

603, 2024

Riboflavin for Migraine Prevention

Riboflavin for Migraine Prevention By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD While various medications exist for migraine prevention and relief, many individuals seek natural supplements for treatment. Vitamin B2, also [...]

1702, 2024

The Role of Positioning in Migraine

The Role of Positioning in Migraine By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD Positioning can play a significant role in migraine symptoms; for example, proper positioning can help minimize pressure [...]

3101, 2024

Aromatherapy for Soothing Headaches

Aromatherapy for Soothing Headaches By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD Headaches can be debilitating, impacting our daily tasks and productivity levels. While there is the option of mainstream medical [...]

1801, 2024

5 Questions About Migraine in Pregnancy

5 Questions About Migraine in Pregnancy By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD At the Westport Headache Institute, we often see patients who present with migraine during and after pregnancy. [...]

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