Katherine T Hamilton, MD| Neurology, Headache Medicine | MedStar Health
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Katherine T Hamilton

Katherine T Hamilton, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.8 out of 5 (161 reviews)

Specialties: Neurology, Headache Medicine

Languages: English

410-354-7942

About me

Katherine Hamilton, MD is an assistant professor of Neurology at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital. She specializes in caring for patients with headache and is board certified in neurology and headache medicine. She sees patients in Chevy Chase, MD and in Washington, DC as part of the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Headache Center.

Dr. Hamilton treats a wide array of headache-related disorders such as migraine, headaches related to neck and jaw tension, facial pain and trigeminal neuralgia, and rare headache disorders. She has a particular interest in women’s health, hormonal contributions to migraine, and treating migraine during pregnancy and perimenopause.

Dr. Hamilton believes that a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to headache is critical in managing headaches and uses a variety of treatments including medications, procedures, devices, and complementary and behavioral approaches.

Dr. Hamilton is involved in medical education at Georgetown and has spoken and published on various headache topics. Some recent publications are listed below.

Clinical areas of focus

  • Headache
  • Migraine
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Headache
  • Migraine
  • Occipital Neuralgia
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
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Procedures I perform

  • Botox Injection For Migraines
  • Nerve Block
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Practice locations

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5454 Wisconsin Ave
11th Fl
Chevy Chase, MD, 20815

301-295-0540
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Fax 877-245-1499

1133 21st St NW
5th Fl
Washington, DC, 20036

202-416-2000
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Fax 410-354-7942

Insurance

This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health.

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  • List of insurance plans we accept
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Cigna Health Care
    • Kaiser Permanente*
    • MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Healthspring
    • Humana
    • Medicare & Railroad Medicare
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice MD
    • Priority Partners *
    • United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
    • Wellpoint MD
    • AmeriHealth Caritas
    • Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice DC
    • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
    • Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
    • MultiPlan
    • Private Healthcare Systems
    • Tricare/Humana Military
    • VA Community Care Network (VACCN)

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Education

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology

Fellowship: Montefiore Medical Center (2018)

Residency: University of California San Francisco (2017)

Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (2013)

News and publications

Hamilton KT, Seligman R, Blue R, Lee JYK. Refractory glossopharyngeal neuralgia successfully treated with onabotulinumtoxinA: A case report. Headache. 2022;62(10):1424-8.

Hamilton KT. The evidence (or lack thereof) for treatment of primary headache during pregnancy and lactation. Headache. 2021; 9-10.

Hamilton KT. Headache in Pregnancy and Postpartum. Elselvier Clinical Overview. 2021 Oct. https://www.clinicalkey.com/#!/content/clinical_overview/67-s2.0-V1283

Hamilton KT, Halker Singh RB, Ailani J, Butterfield RJ, Robbins MS. Migraine Treatment in Pregnancy: An American Headache Society Survey. Headache. 2020; 2594-2596.

Ratings and reviews

  • Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

    4.8
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    4.8
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    4.8
  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.8
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.8
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.8
  • Jun 2, 2026

    The best medical experience I've had for a year. Dr. Hamilton was thorough, listened well, and gave me thorough explanations.

  • May 16, 2026

    Dr Hamilton engages and actively listens

  • Apr 18, 2026

    Dr. Hamilton was fantastic! The knowledge she has regarding headaches is amazing! Dr. Hamilton listened to my husband and my questions - explaining each answer in terms we could clearly understand. After our visit, we have a clearly defined plan in place to address my headache issues which I have dealt with daily for the last three years.