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The Headache Clinic

About The Headache Clinic

The Headache Clinic is an internationally acclaimed migraine treatment centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. 

Our aim is to help all our patients achieve lasting pain relief without the use of medication. 

This is possible in most cases, using the treatment methods developed by our headache and migraine specialist, Dr Elliot Shevel.

Dr Shevel has proven that headache pain is actually caused by the anatomical structures outside the skull.

30+

Years Experience

The Headache Clinic is the #1 top rated hospital and clinic in Johannesburg.

100+

Patients Monthly
The Headache Clinic's complete diagnosis takes between 3 - 4 hours.

#1

Top-rated clinic

The Headache Clinic Team

Our team is led by Dr. Elliot Shevel who is a world authority in the field of migraine, tension headache, and cluster headache. Dr Shevel has developed ground-breaking treatment techniques based on his exhaustive study of medical science and medical literature.


He publishes extensively in medical journals, lectures at congresses around the world, and his scientific discoveries have revolutionised headache treatment.

Read Dr Shevel's Full Biography Here

40+

Studies Published

30 years 

Experience

14 Countries 

Lectured

Logo of The American Headache Society, of which Dr Shevel is an esteemed member.
Logo of The International Headache Society of which Dr Shevel is a South African affiliate.
Logo of Harvard Medical School, an institution associated with Dr Shevel
Logo of The Southern Headache Society, of which Dr Shevel is a valued member.

The Headache Clinic Team

Our team is led by Dr. Elliot Shevel who is a world authority in the field of migraine, tension headache, and cluster headache. Dr Shevel has developed ground-breaking treatment techniques based on his exhaustive study of medical science and medical literature. 


He publishes extensively in medical journals, lectures at congresses around the world, and his scientific discoveries have completely overturned and challenged conventional wisdom.
Read DR Shevels Full Biography Here

30+

Studies Published

30 years 

Headache Experience

14 Countries 

Lectured

Logo of The American Headache Society, of which Dr Shevel is an esteemed member.
Logo of The International Headache Society of which Dr Shevel is a South African affiliate.
Logo of Harvard Medical School, an institution associated with Dr Shevel
Logo of The Southern Headache Society, of which Dr Shevel is a valued member.

Meet Our Headache Specialists

Dr Shevel -

Doctor

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Nadine Haberfeld -

Doctor

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The entrance to the Headache Clinic's Johannesburg premises.
A team of doctors and nurses at The Headache Clinic preparing for a patient's procedure.
One of the treatment rooms at The Headache Clinic.
Dr Elliot Shevel at his desk preparing for his next patient who suffers from trigeminal neuralgia.
One of the Headache Clinic's diagnostic radiographers studying a set of patient's Xrays who suffers from myofascial pain.
The welcoming reception area at The Headache Clinic.
The entrance to the Headache Clinic's Johannesburg premises.
A team of doctors and nurses at The Headache Clinic preparing for a patient's procedure.
One of the treatment rooms at The Headache Clinic.
Dr Elliot Shevel at his desk preparing for his next patient who suffers from trigeminal neuralgia.
One of the Headache Clinic's diagnostic radiographers studying a set of patient's Xrays who suffers from myofascial pain.
The welcoming reception area at The Headache Clinic.