Dr. Carrie O. Dougherty, MD | Mclean, VA | Neurology

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Dr. Carrie Dougherty is a neurologist who specializes in treating complex neurological conditions. She is board-certified in Neurology from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, demonstrating her expertise in diagnosing and managing disorders of the nervous system. Dr. Dougherty provides care in English for patients seeking specialized neurological treatment.

Dr. Dougherty practices at MedStar Health facilities in McLean, Virginia and Washington, DC, with affiliations at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. She focuses particularly on migraine headaches and headache disorders, including pediatric migraine cases. Her treatment approach includes advanced therapies such as peripheral nerve blocks and infusion therapy. Patients consistently rate her highly for her care, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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22 Ratings
17 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
16 written reviews
1 award
1 specialty
7 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
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Dr Dougherty is very knowledgeable and wants to make sure treatments are making a difference in quality of life.

January 15th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Love Dr. Dougherty!

January 6th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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I adore Dr. Dougherty. She is just amazing with bedside manner and knowledge.

June 30th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Dougherty is an absolutely amazing doctor. I can't say enough good things about her. She's a complete expert in her specialty, always listens to me, and remembers what I have told her in previous visits. She has helped me immeasurably with my migraines and her treatment has given me back my life.

May 29th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Dougherty is an excellent physician, one of the best I have ever been treated by. She has provided me with care that has exceeded my expectations. She has been able to provide treatment plans and medication that addresses and helps my personal needs.

October 24th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Dougherty is very empathetic, listens well, and explains a course of treatment that will be most beneficial. She is very upbeat and pleasant.

July 8th, 2023 | Source: Partner

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Love Dr. Dougherty.

June 8th, 2023 | Source: Partner

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Best neurologist ever!

February 27th, 2023 | Source: Partner

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Dr Dougherty is a fabulous neurologist. She is so experienced and made me feel comfortable. She knew exactly what to do to solve my problem.

October 19th, 2022 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Dougherty is absolutely amazing! She is brilliant, sincere, passionate about her work, and can solve any problem presented to her.she truly is an asset to your organization. Do not lose her; her patients will most likely follow her.

July 8th, 2022 | Source: Partner

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MedStar Health Headache Center at McLean

1420 Beverly Road Suite 300Mclean, VA 22101

Tel: (202) 295-0540

Mon9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 4:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

MedStar Health: Neuroscience at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

3800 Reservoir Road, NW Pasquerilla Healthcare Center, 6th FloorWashington, DC 20007

Tel: (202) 295-0540


Dr. Carrie O. Dougherty, MD	Shengyun Li, PhD, MD	Dr. Ausim Chaghtai, MD	Dr. Cinthi Pillai, MD
Neurology	Neurology	Neurology	Neurology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (22 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)
		11 Years of Experience	20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English, Mandarin	Speaks English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi, Spanish	Speaks English
Mclean , VA	Gaithersburg , MD	Rockville , MD	New York , NY
		Med School: St. George’s University Doctor of Medicine	Med School: Newcastle University UK
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