Robbins Headache Clinic
For more than 25 years, headache sufferers in the Chicago area have found relief from their pain, thanks to our cutting-edge treatment based on the latest advancements in the field. Dr. Larry Robbins, M.D., and Nurse Practitioner Brooke Phenicie, NP-C, use a comprehensive combination of remedies for migraines, tension headaches and cluster headaches. To start your individualized treatment plan, call and make an appointment.
2610 Lake Cook Road, Suite 160 Riverwoods, IL 60015 847.374.9399
We Treat Post-COVID Neurologic And Psychiatric Issues Including: Headache, Fatigue, Brain Fog, Neuropathy, etc.
DR. ROBBINS: Live on The Joan Esposito Show WCPT 820 AM
Dr. Robbins will be live on the Joan Esposito show, the first and third Tuesday of each month.
He will be on at 4 pm, for 30 minutes, talking about current medical topics and answering questions live.
Evolution and Migraine
Analyzing evolutionary processes with regards to disease is more than an academic exercise. Taking evolution into account is vital for a complete understanding of the disease. Interpreting the evolutionary underpinnings of illness may help us in developing safe and effective treatments.
Coronavirus-Related Headaches Skyrocketing: Doctor Robbins on Patch
“There is true [post-traumatic stress disorder] that some people have, like health care workers on the front lines,” Robbins told Patch. “We are all going through a traumatic time, and we’ve seen pre-existing anxiety get worse. We see people who have very little anxiety worried about their economic [situations] and health care. They’re also worried about their family and the country.”
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