An estimated 1,355,469 people in Georgia live with migraine.

Based on U.S. Census ACS 2023 population data and Burch et al. (2021) migraine-specific prevalence rates.

Census ACS 2023 · Burch et al. (2021) · CC BY 4.0

Patient Population by Care Level

How many patients need each level of care.

61,780
need specialist or headache program care
Complexity Levels 1–2*
229,629
need neurology-level care
Complexity Levels 3–4*
1,064,044
appropriate for primary care
Complexity Level 5*

* Care level estimates are based on a proposed patient complexity framework offered as a basis for clinical and policy discussion. See methodology →

By Congressional District

14 congressional districts in Georgia

DistrictTotal patientsSpecialist care*Neurology care*Primary care*
GA-13109,9785,01118,63286,333
GA-11106,8034,86918,09583,839
GA-06105,0584,79017,79882,475
GA-04100,6524,58817,05279,015
GA-0998,7434,50116,72677,510
GA-1297,2314,42916,47176,324
GA-0194,3984,30615,98974,104
GA-0294,0654,29315,93373,841
GA-0793,6394,26715,86473,503
GA-0893,4134,25015,82773,330
GA-0392,5764,21715,68372,668
GA-0592,4194,21315,65972,547
GA-1090,1574,11315,27570,778
GA-1486,3373,93314,62567,777

* Care level estimates are based on a proposed patient complexity framework offered as a basis for clinical and policy discussion. See methodology →

Headache Centers & Programs

2 headache centers and programs in Georgia

Headache Centers — Level 1

Southeast Center for Headaches

Sandy Springs, GA

6 providers · 2 UCNS-certified

www.secheadaches.com

Headache Programs — Level 2

Emory Comprehensive Headache Center

Decatur, GA

1 providers · 1 UCNS-certified

www.emoryhealthcare.org/services/neuro/Programs/headache

Provider counts reflect headache program providers only — not all neurologists at the same address. UCNS certification verified against the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties diplomate directory.

More Data Coming

Building a complete picture.

Coming September 2026

Payer Policy Data

What insurers in Georgia require before authorizing CGRP-targeting therapies — step therapy requirements, formulary placements, and Gold Card law status.

Coming Fall 2026

Prescribing Gap Analysis

How many primary care physicians actively treating migraine patients in Georgia have never prescribed a CGRP-targeting therapy — by metro area and congressional district.

Doty A. Georgia Headache Disorder Population Estimates. The Headache Vault; 2026. headachevault.com/research/states/georgia Licensed CC BY 4.0.
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