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Richard P. Kraig

  • Title: William D. Mabie Professor of Neurology
  • Education: BA, Cornell College; MD, New York University; PhD, University of Iowa
  • Joined UChicago Medicine faculty: 1988
  • rkraig@neurology.bsd.uchicago.edu

Richard P. Kraig

Richard P. Kraig, MD, PhD, is an expert in migraine patient care, migraine research and cerebrovascular disease research. His clinical interests focus on the diagnosis and treatment of migraine headaches. He oversees the Cerebrovascular Disease and Aging Laboratories, which focus on migraine, stroke, epilepsy and cognitive decline from aging. An expert in migraine care, Dr. Kraig conducts evaluations to determine the most appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan for each individual. He is an advocate for neuropreventative health education— teaching physical, mental and social activities that help the brain protect itself against neurological disorders.

An active researcher, Dr. Kraig leads investigations to determine how physical, mental and social activities can lessen the impact of neurological disease. Dr. Kraig's research helps him to develop individualized treatment plans for patients in the Migraine Headache Clinic. 

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Ashley Heher

Director of Media Relations, University of Chicago Medical Center

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Expertise

Neurological disorders, Cerebrovascular disease

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