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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: neurostimulation, headache

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 14 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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Rochester, MN

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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.

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, April 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

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

doctor visit	11

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	20

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

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

doctor visit	15

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	52

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

doctor visit	8
injections	37
minimally invasive procedures	40

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	53

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

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

injections	76
minimally invasive procedures	91
nerve procedures	11
pain management	7

**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

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

doctor visit	47
hospital care	40
injections	47
inpatient care	40
minimally invasive procedures	69
nerve procedures	18
pain management	14

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	137

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

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

doctor visit	142
hospital care	24
injections	48
inpatient care	24
minimally invasive procedures	56
nerve procedures	20
pain management	32
spinal procedures	14

**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

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

doctor visit	74
injections	74
minimally invasive procedures	86
nerve block	12
nerve procedures	23
pain management	34

**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

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

doctor visit	71
hospital care	29
injections	106
inpatient care	29
minimally invasive procedures	85
nerve block	41
nerve procedures	35
pain management	91
spinal procedures	25

**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

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

doctor visit	64
hospital care	29
injections	80
inpatient care	29
minimally invasive procedures	72
nerve block	16
nerve procedures	24
pain management	56
spinal procedures	15

**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

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

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

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 minimally invasive procedures, injections, pain management and hospital care.

doctor visit	56
hospital care	30
injections	69
inpatient care	30
minimally invasive procedures	71
nerve block	24
nerve procedures	21
pain management	41
spinal procedures	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

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

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	137
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	46
85 and over	11
Less than 65	49
65 to 74	73

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Narayan R. Kissoon, MD From 2013 - 2022

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	49
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

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 is a specialist in pain medicine and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Areas of expertise for Dr. Kissoon include neurostimulation and headache. He is professionally affiliated with Mayo Clinic. He obtained his medical school training at the University of Minnesota Medical School and performed his residency at Mayo Clinic.