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  • Neurology, Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Accepting new patients
  • 48 years of experience
  • Michigan Headache Clinic 1675 Watertower Pl Ste 600, East Lansing, MI 48823
  • (517) 324-3445

Brief Intro

Dr. Messina is a native of New York City and a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He was an Internal Medicine resident at Michael Reese Medical Center (a University of Chicago affiliate), and completed his neurology residency at Washington University and Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Dr. Messina is active on the national scene through his work with the American Headache Society, the American Academy of Neurology and the National Headache Foundation. He has actively been involved in patient outreach in the media by appearing in the television show, Mystery Diagnosis. He has also produced and directed the award winning documentary, "Life and Migraine" for PBS (2005) as well as the award winning dramatic film, "Lily's Mom" (2011). Both projects were developed to expand the public's knowledge of painful headache disorders. He has been actively involved in headache research and the applications of artificial intelligence to the practice of medicine. He pioneered the use of electronic medical records and holds a U.S. patent for the computer language used in his clinics record system. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO medical school MICHAEL REESE HOSPITAL (Internal Medicine) internship WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY - BARNES HOSPITAL (Neurology) residency

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Barnes Jewish Hospital

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine - 1977

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Michigan Headache Clinic
  • 1675 Watertower Pl Ste 600, East Lansing, MI 48823
  • Mon:9:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Tue:9:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Wed:9:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Thu:9:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Fri:Closed
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Neurology
  • Psychiatry
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Pain Medicine
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Conditions Addressed

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Viral Meningitis
  • Restless Leg Syndrome
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Insomnia
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
  • Epilepsy
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
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Procedures Performed

  • Sleep and EEG Testing

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Humana
  • McLaren Health Plan
  • Priority Health
  • Medicare
  • Ascension Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Health Net
  • Tricare
  • GEHA
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
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