Ali Zandieh, MD

Ali Zandieh, MD, is a UW Health neurologist and serves as the director of the Headache Clinic. He is also an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Dr. Zandieh specializes in the care of adults with headache disorders and autonomic conditions. He is dedicated to improving patient care and works closely with other providers to ensure headache disorders are treated as effectively and comprehensively as possible. He is committed to using the latest scientific evidence to help patients enhance their quality of life and values the opportunity to build long-term, collaborative relationships with those he treats. He emphasizes open communication and develops individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs.

His research focuses primarily on headache medicine, including the development of new treatment strategies for complex headache disorders. He is actively involved in clinical trials aimed at bringing new headache medications to the market. In addition to his clinical and research roles, Dr. Zandieh is deeply engaged in medical education and regularly teaches and mentors trainees.