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About the Robbins Headache Clinic ...
The Robbins Headache Clinic has a reputation as being one of the top resources in the United States to seek help with headaches. We also treat neck pain, anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue.
About Dr. Robbins
Lawrence Robbins, M.D. is considered to be one of the top 10 experts in the country on management of headache medications. His books, Headache Help and Management of Headache and Headache Medications have been very well reviewed, and both are bestsellers. Dr. Robbins also discusses non-medication strategies, as well as alternative treatments (herbs, exercise, acupuncture, physical therapy, etc.). Dr. Robbins has his practice in Northbrook, Illinois. Please feel free to call or fax us at the numbers above..
View Dr. Robbins Curriculum Vitae in PDF format.
Dr. Robbins has been elected to America's Top Doctors for each year since 2001. He was also re-elected this past January 2010! He was also named as one of Chicago's Top Doctors by Chicago Magazine.
Dr. Robbins received the Clinical Pain Management Award from the AAPM in 2008, given to the physician who "...has made a significant accomplishment in research and/or teaching in the field of interdisciplinary pain management." Only one physician in the United States receives this annual award.
About Brooke Bassett, Our Certified Nurse Practitioner
Brooke is Dr. Robbins’ associate at the Robbins Headache Clinic. She received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Florida Gulf Coast University, and her Masters of Science as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Purdue University, where she earned top grades. Brooke is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She previously worked in a family practice and has experience treating a wide variety of medical conditions.
Nurse Practitioners are registered nurses with advanced academic credentials and extensive clinical experience. The NP works both independently and in collaboration with the physician, helping to manage acute and chronic conditions while focusing on the patient. Prevention, wellness, and patient education are the priorities. Nurse Practitioners treat physical and psychological conditions through comprehensive history taking, physical exams, and ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests. They are licensed to diagnose and provide treatment for a variety of conditions, including prescribing medications.
Brooke brings compassion and empathy to her medical practice. She prides herself on being an excellent listener and striving to bring patients the best care possible. She complements Dr. Robbins in her approach and adds a new dimension to our practice.
She is a member of the American Headache Society and the Neuroscience Education Institute. Through the NEI, she holds a certificate as a Master Psychopharmacologist.
Brooke Bassett is co-author of the following papers:
- Anxiety in a Headache Patient. Practical Pain Management, May 2012
- Migraine Treatment from A to Z. Practical Pain Management, April 2012
- ADHD and Pain Patients. Practical Pain Management, November/December 2011
- Teenage Boy with Multiple Pain Disorders: A Case of Mild Factitious Disorder by Proxy. Practical Pain Management, October 2011.
- Refractory Chronic Migraine: Long-term Follow-up using a Refractory Rating Scale. Presented at the American Academy of Pain Management meeting, Las Vegas, September 2011
Anxiety in a Headache Patient (March 2012)
Caitlin is a 27-year-old woman with a history of migraines and anxiety. She feels with that with time, therapy, and medications, she remains anxious but is significantly improved.
The search for effective medications may take time, as there is no accurate predictor of who will do well with what medication. Beginning with Caitlin's case report, this article looks at both non-medication and medication approaches in the treatment of anxiety in pain patients. Taking medicine alone is considered passive coping and is not sufficient for those with severe anxiety. What is anxiety and what are the different types of anxiety? Find answers to these and many other questions in this informative article..
Severe Headaches Can Bedevil Young People Baffle Doctors: Answers for Debilitating Pain Prove Elusive
(September 28, 2011, Chicago Tribune)
"We say it takes a village to raise a severe-headache patient," said Robbins, who's been in practice since 1986. "And, it takes a village to heal one. At times it's crucial we get psychotherapists involved to help the family. Any chronic illness affects parents, parenting and other kids." Dawn Turner Trice has written an article focusing on the difficulties children and adolescents with chronic moderate to severe headaches face. Dr. Larry Robbins and the Robbins Headache Clinic, along with one of his patients are featured in this enlightening article.
FEATURED ARTICLES
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Refractory Chronic Migraine: Long-Term Follow-up using a Refractory Rating Scale
Lawrence Robbins, M.D. Published in the Journal of Headache and PainRefractive Chronic Headache (RCM) is often a debilitating illness with an enormous impact on quality of life. This article reflects reviewer comments to reflect changes made to the August 2011 article. Click here for a copy of the pdf version of the article.
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Lawrence Robbins, MD Brooke Bassett, NP-C"
"Since more patients carry the diagnosis, and are on ADHD medications (primarily stimulants), it is important for pain physicans to be aware of the consequences of the disorder."
Dr. Robbins was quoted in an article on adolescent headache in a Chicago Tribune article:
"Migraines not uncommon among teens - Condition doesn't necessarily call for an MRI, doctors say" and the related story, "Brain lesion blamed in student's death - Link with Christian Stilwell's migraines uncertain"
Lawrence Robbins, MD
Refractory Chronic Migraine (RCM) is often a disabling, debilitating and challenging illness and patients who have medication overuse headache or psychological comorbities require a combination of therapeutic approaches.
Kara Baskin chronicles her experience with panic attacks in this eye-opening article. "We worry. Nearly one in five Americans suffer from anxiety. For many, it is not a disorder, but a part of the human condition." This is one of a series of articles that "explores how we navigate the worried mind, through essay, art and memoir."
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