About Dr. Carlos Escasena
Carlos Escasena, MD, is a neurologist with more than 14 years of experience. Dr. Escasena provides care at Sunset Neurological & Psychiatry Group in Miami, Florida.
Dr. Escasena specializes in diagnosing and treating many kinds of headaches, including tension headaches, migraines, and cluster headaches, as well as occipital neuralgia and headaches caused by the overuse of medications. We proudly offer Botox® therapy for migraine prevention. Botox® is FDA-approved for the treatment of chronic migraines and has been shown to help reduce the frequency and severity of headache days in eligible patients, helping many individuals regain comfort and improve daily functioning.
After earning his Doctor of Medicine at Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG) in Zapopan, Mexico, Dr. Escasena relocated to the United States, completing his internal medicine internship at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, New York.
Dr. Escasena did his residency in neurology at State University of New York (SUNY), Downstate Medical Center in the borough of Brooklyn in New York City. He continued his training, completing a fellowship in headache medicine at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center (now called Mount Sinai Morningside Main Hospital) in New York City.
The experienced neurologist is a professional member of the American Headache Society (AHS), the International Headache Society (IHS), and the American Academy of Neurology (AAN).
To better serve the diverse community in Miami, Dr. Escasena speaks English and Spanish.
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Education and training
- Medical School - Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Doctor of Medicine
- The Mount Sinai Hospital, Internship in Internal Medicine
- State University of New York, Residency in Neurology
- Mount Sinai Morningside, Fellowship in Headache Medicine
Professional memberships
- American Headache Society
- American Academy of Neurology
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1770852410
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Dr. Carlos Escasena works with Sunset Neurological Group.
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Dr. Carlos Escasena's office is located at 7374 SW 93rd Ave, Miami, FL 33173.
What languages does Dr. Carlos Escasena speak?
Dr. Carlos Escasena speaks English and Spanish.