Our Mission
To improve the lives of headache sufferers by providing the highest quality care using headache best practices in a safe, welcoming environment. We conduct clinical research to explore new frontiers to advance present and future headache treatments. We support the science of Headache Medicine and the education of its practitioners.
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Co-Founders
Kevin A. Kahn, MD
Kevin Kahn obtained his undergraduate degree in 1988 from the University of Pennsylvania with major in psychology and minor in philosophy. After graduation from the Medical University of South Carolina in 1992 he completed Internship at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chicago and residency training at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center in 1996. He completed fellowship training in Headache and Pain Medicine at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine Department of Neurology in 1998 where he later served as Neurology Residency Training Director while conducting research in chronic pain mechanisms and treating patients in the University Headache Clinic. Since 2009 he has served as the medical director for the Carolina Headache Institute where he continues to treat patients with headache disorders and participate in headache research.
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Alan G. Finkel, MD Dr. Finkel received his medical degree from SUNY at Buffalo, completed residency in Neurology and Pain/Headache Fellowship at the UNC Chapel Hill. He is Certified in Neurology, Pain Medicine and Headache Medicine. Dr. Finkel founded a not for profit, the Carolina Headache Foundation, and is a contractor for the Defense and Veteran Brain Injury Center/Department of Defense at the Intrepid Spirit TBI Center at Fort Bragg where he treats and studies military post traumatic headache. His interests include medical education, traumatic brain injury/concussion and health care policy and practice. |
Karen G. Fisher, RN, Practice Manager Karen has more than 40 years of nursing experience and has been with this team for 20+years. While she continues to be involved in the nursing care of the practice, she is now responsible for overall operations. At CHI, she strives to create a safe and welcoming environment for patients and ensures that providers and staff have the resources they need to provide the best possible care. You will often see her with iphone in hand, showing new pictures of her grandchildren. Go Illini! |
Providers
Aurora K. Pajeau, MD
Aurora Keith Pajeau graduated from University of Texas 1976 with a Psychology major, Texas Tech University School of Medicine in 1986 and attended Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota as a fellow in Internal Medicine. Her Neurology residency was completed at University of Vermont, Burlington in 1991. Dr. Pajeau then went to NEB/NINDS/NIH in Bethesda Maryland and completed a landmark research study in Tropical Spastic Paraparesis in St. Catherine’s Parish, Jamaica, as well as earning an MPH ibn Epidemiology / Biostatistics at George Washington University in Washington DC. Subsequently as assistant professor of Neurology at Mt. Sinai Hospital/Rosalind Franklin Medical School in Chicago, she initiated and directed a stroke center. Prior to coming to CHI she was a partner at BWC in Rocky Mount, NC.
Aurora Keith Pajeau graduated from University of Texas 1976 with a Psychology major, Texas Tech University School of Medicine in 1986 and attended Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota as a fellow in Internal Medicine. Her Neurology residency was completed at University of Vermont, Burlington in 1991. Dr. Pajeau then went to NEB/NINDS/NIH in Bethesda Maryland and completed a landmark research study in Tropical Spastic Paraparesis in St. Catherine’s Parish, Jamaica, as well as earning an MPH ibn Epidemiology / Biostatistics at George Washington University in Washington DC. Subsequently as assistant professor of Neurology at Mt. Sinai Hospital/Rosalind Franklin Medical School in Chicago, she initiated and directed a stroke center. Prior to coming to CHI she was a partner at BWC in Rocky Mount, NC.
Nicole Rothman, FNP
Nicole Rothman is an experienced headache specialist. She received her Nurse Practitioner degree from Columbia University and joined our team after practicing headache medicine at the New York Headache Center in Manhattan. Her clinic focuses on the diagnosis and management of all forms of headache. She provides comprehensive care that includes medication and non-medication options such as Botox injections, nerve blocks, and supplements.
Nicole Rothman is an experienced headache specialist. She received her Nurse Practitioner degree from Columbia University and joined our team after practicing headache medicine at the New York Headache Center in Manhattan. Her clinic focuses on the diagnosis and management of all forms of headache. She provides comprehensive care that includes medication and non-medication options such as Botox injections, nerve blocks, and supplements.
Ashley Barham, FNP
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Nursing
Amanda Kay, RN
Amanda is a graduate of UNC Greensboro where she earned her RN, BSN.
Prior to her career in nursing, she spent many years with CHI as both an administrative assistant and later as the assistant manager. Although nursing and health care are a passion of hers, Anthropology holds a special place in her heart. Amanda graduated from Michigan State University where she obtained her BS in Anthropology. Years later, she participated in an archaeology dig in Jerusalem with the UNC Charlotte Mount Zion Dig Project. She also holds a Masters Certificate in the Core Concepts of Public Health from UNC Chapel Hill, and a certificate in Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate studies from Meredith College. Recently married, Amanda enjoys traveling abroad with her husband and building their new life together in Pittsboro.
Amanda is a graduate of UNC Greensboro where she earned her RN, BSN.
Prior to her career in nursing, she spent many years with CHI as both an administrative assistant and later as the assistant manager. Although nursing and health care are a passion of hers, Anthropology holds a special place in her heart. Amanda graduated from Michigan State University where she obtained her BS in Anthropology. Years later, she participated in an archaeology dig in Jerusalem with the UNC Charlotte Mount Zion Dig Project. She also holds a Masters Certificate in the Core Concepts of Public Health from UNC Chapel Hill, and a certificate in Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate studies from Meredith College. Recently married, Amanda enjoys traveling abroad with her husband and building their new life together in Pittsboro.
Billing
Kristen Certic, MBA
Kristen Certic is a transplant to the Raleigh, NC area born and raised from Long Island, New York. Prior to joining us, Kristen lived and studied abroad three years in Paris, France where Kristen earned her MBA graduate degree specializing in International Business-Marketing. Currently she is the Billing Specialist and was promoted to an Assistant Practice Manager position. Kristen’s interests are traveling and anything outdoors related.
Kristen Certic is a transplant to the Raleigh, NC area born and raised from Long Island, New York. Prior to joining us, Kristen lived and studied abroad three years in Paris, France where Kristen earned her MBA graduate degree specializing in International Business-Marketing. Currently she is the Billing Specialist and was promoted to an Assistant Practice Manager position. Kristen’s interests are traveling and anything outdoors related.
Administration
Barbara Ansede
Barbara Ansede moved to Holly Springs, NC from NJ three years ago to be closer to family. She is currently enrolled at DeVry studying for her CCS and CPB Certifications having developed a passion for helping patients while working for CHI. Barbara loves spending time cooking, hiking with her dog Luna and photographing nature in her spare time. |
Sarah Sprague
Sarah Sprague recently moved from California to North Carolina. She lives with her husband and two kitty cats, Cypress and Indy. Prior to joining CHI she studied business administration and accounting at the University of Nevada, Reno. Sarah’s interests include jogging, anything artistic, cooking gourmet meals with her husband, and most recently, learning how to code.
Sarah Sprague recently moved from California to North Carolina. She lives with her husband and two kitty cats, Cypress and Indy. Prior to joining CHI she studied business administration and accounting at the University of Nevada, Reno. Sarah’s interests include jogging, anything artistic, cooking gourmet meals with her husband, and most recently, learning how to code.
Bayle Gilliam
Bayle Gilliam is our new Botox Coordinator from Creedmoor, NC. Prior to coming aboard CHI, she worked in pharmacy for 6 years. Bayle is recently married and loves spending time with her husband and two dogs, Dink and Ruger. She also loves spending time with her growing family which now includes 2 nephews, 4 nieces, and another one on the way!
Tina Dean-McDaniel
Tina Dean-McDaniel moved to North Carolina last year to be closer to family. She has worked in the medical field 15+ years and looks forward to a long career continuing to help people. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, crafting, and spending time with her family.
Tina Dean-McDaniel moved to North Carolina last year to be closer to family. She has worked in the medical field 15+ years and looks forward to a long career continuing to help people. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, crafting, and spending time with her family.