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Timothy Alan Collins

Professor of Neurology
Neurology, Headache and Pain
932 Morreene Road, Durham, NC 27704

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Neurology · 2022 - Present Neurology, Headache and Pain, Neurology
Division Chief, Headache and Pain in the Department of Neurology · 2015 - Present Neurology, Clinical Science Departments
Medical Director, Morreene Road Clinic in the Department of Neurology · 2018 - Present Neurology, Clinical Science Departments

In the News


Published January 16, 2020
5 Common Questions About Migraines

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Recent Publications


Utility of Existing Patient-Reported Outcome Measures for Identifying Non-Rhinogenic Facial Pain.

Journal Article Laryngoscope · March 22, 2025 OBJECTIVE: Facial pain/pressure is often non-rhinogenic and migraine-related in etiology. However, this is frequently misdiagnosed as sinusitis, leading to inappropriate antibiotic utilization and unnecessary procedures. We assessed the utility of the 3-It ... Full text Link to item Cite

Headache Disorders: Does Pain Affect Blood Pressure?

Journal Article Curr Pain Headache Rep · November 2022 PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The perspective that pain corresponds to elevated blood pressure is overly simplistic. Our objective is to investigate and debunk misconceptions regarding the effect of pain on blood pressure. RECENT FINDINGS: While pain can increase blo ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


A study to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Dysport® for the prevention of chronic migraine in adults

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Ipsen Innovation · 2023 - 2026

Migraine Study - Godley Gift

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by Frederick Godley, III · 2021 - 2025

New daily persistent headache: Biomarker Study in Children and Adolescents

ResearchCollaborator · Awarded by International Headache Society · 2023 - 2025

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Education, Training & Certifications


Wayne State University · 1988 M.D.