Migraine Treatment
Dr. Hsinlin Thomas Cheng, PhD, from the Mass General Neurology Department, talks about migraine causes and treatment in this previously recorded Facebook Live.
Hsinlin Thomas Cheng, MD PhD, is the Director of Headache and Neuropathic Pain Unit, Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital. He specializes in both adult Neurology and Pain Medicine. Dr. Cheng treats patients suffered from headache to other neuropathic pain syndromes. Dr. Cheng complete his doctoral program of Neuroscience at the University of Michigan, he completed his residency in the Department of Neurology at Wayne State University before taking on a clinical fellowship at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and a research fellowship at the Weill Medical College at Cornell University. Dr. Cheng returned to the University of Michigan as Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology. He joined the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital in July, 2013.
Dr. Cheng is a member of American Pain Society, and American Academy of Neurology. He is a fellow of American Neurological Association. He received a NIH KO8 award. Previously, he was a recipient of a Fellowship Training Grant from the National Cancer Institute from 2004-06. He was awarded Wolfe Research Prize by the American Neurological Association in 2010, and Freeman Pain Award from 2014-17.
Dr. Cheng is devoted to research, clinical practice, and education to improve the current knowledge and management of headache and neuropathic pain. He researches the molecular mechanisms of headache and neuropathic pain in both laboratory and clinical settings. He sees patients in Neurology Clinic at Wang Building and perform procedures including nerve blocks, trigger point and Botox injections.
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Dr. Cheng's research interests are in studying the mechanisms of pain. He is funded by the National Institute of Health to study the molecular mechanisms of painful diabetic neuropathy. He has discovered multiple pain molecules activated in an animal model of type 2 diabetes. His research has been published by numerous peer-reviewed scientific journals and reported in many conferences. His findings provide better understanding for the mechanisms of painful diabetic neuropathy and could lead to the development for the future treatments for this devastating disease.
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Dr. Hsinlin Thomas Cheng, PhD, from the Mass General Neurology Department, talks about migraine causes and treatment in this previously recorded Facebook Live.
I do appreciate Dr. Cheng and especially within the coordination of care that's also provided by the team of Dr. [redacted] and the other remaining staff. I do appreciate that. The unfortunate recurrence of my pain makes me a continued patient and my confidence that we can figure out a solution is high, just taking it one day at a time. I ... Read More
Dr. Cheng gave me some hope about my migraines. That there is a cause, and if we address the cause of my migraines, we can get them under control. That has given me so much relief to know that living with less pain is within reach.
Dr. Cheng's knowledge of my condition was incredible. He has been able to provide me with relief of pain that I've had over 20 years. And I would highly recommend Dr. Cheng to any of my family or friends.
Dr. Cheng, my neurologist, is absolutely positively amazing. He's extremely professional. He cares a lot about his patients. He gives all the information to any and all questions that you have, and he is just an overall an outstanding doctor. I am very happy with all the care that has always been provided to me from him. He's a great asset to Mass ... Read More
Listens talks clearly about concerns
Dr. Cheng has always been extremely professional, competent, and thoughtful in his care for me. Period. I appreciate very much all he has done for me to relieve my pain. Period. Thank you.
The doctor is always knowledgeable and helpful.
It's too early to really say much, this was a first visit after being referred to the facial pain clinic at Mass General. The Dr. did not appear to have reviewed the notes from the referring doctor and mostly gathered information, but hopefully he can help with my issue.
Ive been suffering with neurological pain for years. My first visit with Dr. Cheng was great. He was very thorough and kind. He really took the time to get to know my issues. I look forward to being under his care.
i am very pleased with Doctor Cheng, he listens to me and advises me with knowledge