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Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease) and Pain Medicine

University of Minnesota Medical School (2011)

Professional interests include: spondylosis (degenerative spine disease), trigger point injection, Botox injection, and more.

200 1st Street Sw
Rochester, MN 55905

(507) 284-2511

Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD is a neurologist in Rochester, MN specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and pain medicine. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2011 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic.

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200 1st Street Sw
Rochester, MN 55905

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Some issues Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Migraines can be particularly debilitating, as previously explained by Dr. Narayan Kissoon, a neurologist at the May Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.”—"Reviewers Say This $30 Product Is The 'Ultimate Relief' For Migraines", Huff Post, June 2025

“Connections between it, the trigeminal nerve pathways and the autonomic nervous system are involved," says Dr. Narayan Kissoon, a neurologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.”—"Cluster Headaches: 10 Things You Should Know", Washington Top News, September 2024

“Dr. Narayan Kissoon, a neurologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, previously explained to HuffPost that migraine is a genetic sensory processing brain disorder that cause painful...”—"9 Products That Help Real Migraine Sufferers Deal With An Onset Of Pain", Huff Post, August 2023

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD in 2023

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botulinum toxin injection for migraine

In 2023, Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD performed more botulinum toxin injection for migraine procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	12
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	16

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	20

**Age**
From 65 to 74	16
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	20

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	52

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD treated as a neurologist in Rochester, MN during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	13
injections	42
minimally invasive procedures	42

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	53

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD treated during 2016 were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	38
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD treated as a neurologist in Rochester, MN during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, nerve procedures and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD for Medicare patients.

injections	81
minimally invasive procedures	93
nerve procedures	12
pain management	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	135
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	13
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD treated as a neurologist in Rochester, MN during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	52
hospital care	41
injections	52
inpatient care	41
minimally invasive procedures	71
nerve procedures	19
pain management	19

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	137

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	14
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD treated as a neurologist in Rochester, MN during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, pain management and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	147
hospital care	25
injections	53
inpatient care	25
minimally invasive procedures	58
nerve procedures	21
pain management	37
spinal procedures	16

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	326
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	21
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD treated as a neurologist in Rochester, MN during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, pain management and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	79
injections	79
minimally invasive procedures	88
nerve block	15
nerve procedures	24
pain management	39

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	270
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	23
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD treated as a neurologist in Rochester, MN during 2021 were injections, pain management, minimally invasive procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	76
hospital care	30
injections	111
inpatient care	30
minimally invasive procedures	87
nerve block	44
nerve procedures	36
pain management	96
spinal procedures	27

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	336
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	27
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD treated as a neurologist in Rochester, MN during 2022 were injections, minimally invasive procedures, pain management and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	69
hospital care	30
injections	85
inpatient care	30
minimally invasive procedures	74
nerve block	19
nerve procedures	25
pain management	61
spinal procedures	17

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	298
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	21
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD treated as a neurologist in Rochester, MN during 2023 were injections, minimally invasive procedures, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	77
injections	57
minimally invasive procedures	43
pain management	14
spinal procedures	14

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	13
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD treated as a neurologist in Rochester, MN were injections, minimally invasive procedures, pain management and hospital care.

doctor visit	61
hospital care	31
injections	70
inpatient care	31
minimally invasive procedures	69
nerve block	26
nerve procedures	22
pain management	39
spinal procedures	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD.

**Gender**
Female	109
Male	82

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	143
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
85 and over	12
75 to 84	48
Less than 65	49
65 to 74	75

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	8
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2011. He completed residency at Mayo Clinic. He is certified by the Neurology American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School (2011)

Residency: Mayo Clinic (2015)

Board Certification: Neurology American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (2015)

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mayo Clinic

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Nevro Corp.	$729 Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $442	Omnia $228	Senza $59
SPR Therapeutics, Inc	$683 SPRINT PNS System $683
Avanos Medical	$270 COOLIEF* COOLED RADIOFREQUENCY $270
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$208 Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $106	MYSTIM $83	ADAPTIVESTIM $19
Halyard Health, Inc.	$106 PAIN MANAGEMENT $106
Other	$105 VYEPTI $64	Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $30	IVS Vertebral Augmentation Products $11

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,082
Travel and Lodging	$19

Research Payments

Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD has received 4 research payments totaling $68,667.

Biography

Dr. Narayan Kissoon practices pain medicine and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). In his practice, Dr. Kissoon focuses on neurostimulation and headache. He is professionally affiliated with Mayo Clinic. After attending the University of Minnesota Medical School, he completed his residency training at Mayo Clinic.