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Nina Riggins, MD, Neurology, San Diego, CA

NinaYakovlevnaRigginsMDPhD

Neurology San Diego, CA

Headache

Headache Neurologist

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Summary

  • Nina Riggins, MD, PhD, FAAN, FAHS, UCNS certified Headache specialist. Dr Riggins is a Vice Chair of the AAN BrainPac Executive Committee and Vice Chair of the Headache & Facial Pain Section of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). Dr Riggins is Vice Chair of the First Contact - Headache in Primary Care Committee, American Headache Society (AHS).

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Headache Medicine, 2012 - 2013
  • University at Buffalo
    University at BuffaloFellowship, Clinical Neurophysiology, 2011 - 2012
  • Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
    Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 2008 - 2011
  • Texas Tech University (Amarillo)
    Texas Tech University (Amarillo)Internship, Internal Medicine, 2007 - 2008
  • Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
    Pennsylvania State University College of MedicineClass of 2008
  • The Volgograd State Medical University
    The Volgograd State Medical UniversityClass of 1997

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2012 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2010 - 2018
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2013 - 2016
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2008 - 2011
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • OnabotulinumtoxinA in Pregnant Migraineurs Appears Safe for Babies
    OnabotulinumtoxinA in Pregnant Migraineurs Appears Safe for BabiesJune 29th, 2020
  • The Headache Symptom You’re Missing? Facial Pain
    The Headache Symptom You’re Missing? Facial PainAugust 23rd, 2019
  • Why Newer Migraine Blockers Fail Some Patients
    Why Newer Migraine Blockers Fail Some PatientsJuly 11th, 2019
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Committees

  • Vice Chair, First Contact - Headache in Primary Care, AHS

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