The Department of Neurology

We are proud to announce the opening of our new Headache and Orofacial Pain Clinic. We believe that individuals suffering from headache and orofacial pain deserve an expert opinion and the best therapy available. The Headache and Orofacial Pain Clinic offers the experience of experts in clinical neurology, dental medicine, and psychology, all working together to provide a unique blend of contemporary care.

We treat:

• Primary headaches, including migraines, cluster, chronic daily, tension-type, hemicranias, etc

• Secondary headache associated with trauma, stroke, infections, metabolic disorders, etc.

• Oral and facial pain i.e. trigeminal neuralgia, atypical facial pain, lingual nerve pain, burning

mouth syndrome, unresponsive tooth-site pain, lingual nerve injury, other cranial neuralgias, etc.

Our specialists:

Sarah Uffindell, MD

Loma Linda University, School of Medicine

LLU Neurology residency (2001)

Nearly a decade of clinical headache experience with all forms of primary and secondary headache and facial pain.

Ruby Koshy, MD

Loma Linda University, School of Medicine

LLU Neurology residency (2010)

Sees all forms of primary and secondary headache.

Ali Makki, DMD

University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

UCLA Orofacial Pain residency (2005)

Experience with primary headaches, TMJ disorders, and other pain disorders of the oral and craniofacial regions.

Treats primary snoring and patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea who are intolerant to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment.

Peter Przekop, DO, PhD

Western University (DO),

University of Virginia (PhD)

LLU Fellowship in Chemical Dependency and Chronic Pain (2004)

Provides an integrative approach to headache that includes a blend of preventive medication, procedures, alternative therapies, insight and cognitive reappraisal, emotional regulation, mindfulness, and movement therapy.

Loma Linda University Health Care

Department of Neurology

11370 Anderson Street, Suite B100

Loma Linda, CA 92354

For appointments or referrals, please call 909-558-2880.