MaryAnn Mays, MD
Treatment & Services
- Botox Injections for Headache
- Electromyography
- General Neurology
- Infusion Therapy
- Nerve Blocks
- Occipital Nerve Block
- Trigger Point Injection
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Chronic Headaches
- Cluster Headaches
- Facial Pain
- Headaches
- Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
- Migraine Headaches
- Occipital Neuralgia
- Paroxysmal Hemicrania
- Temporal Arteritis
- Tension Headaches
- Thunderclap Headaches
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
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View All PlansAbout MaryAnn Mays, MD
MaryAnn Mays, MD, was raised in Cleveland, Ohio. She completed her medical school training at the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo in 1993. She returned to Cleveland to complete her neurology residency training from 1993 to 1997. During her residency she was appointed Chief Resident. Following her residency, she completed a year fellowship in clinical neurophysiology/EMG and neuromuscular disease. She has been a Staff Neurologist at Cleveland Clinic since 1998. In 2005, she was appointed Director of the Neurology residency program.
Dr. Mays is board-certified in neurology with additional subspecialty board certifications in clinical neurophysiology and headache medicine. She is one of the physicians at the Center for Headache and Pain within the Neurological Institute. She has many clinical interests, including migraine, menstrual migraine, women’s health issues pertaining to headache including pregnancy and menopause, tension headaches, cluster headaches and chronic daily headaches. Additional interests include resident education.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
1993
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Clinical Neurophysiology
Cleveland,
OH United States
1998
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Neurology
Cleveland,
OH
1997
Internship - Cleveland Clinic
Neurology
Cleveland,
OH
1994
Medical Education - Medical College of Ohio at Toledo
Toledo,
OH
1993
Undergraduate - Marquette University
Physical Therapy
Milwaukee,
WI
1989
Professional Highlights
- Director, Neurology Residency Program
Certifications
- Psychiatry and Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology
- Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology
Specialty Interests
EMG, headache, headache and women's issues, neuromuscular disease, resident education
Memberships
- American Academy of Neurology
- American Headache Society
- National Headache Foundation
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- Association of University Professors of Neurology
Research & Publications
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Fiduciary Role. Dr. Mays serves in a fiduciary capacity, such as an elected officer, director or chief medical officer, for the following companies or other entities:
- Great Lakes Regional Headache Society, Inc.
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118 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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Overall | Star Ratings | |
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Explains | 4.8 | |
Listens | 4.7 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
33 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Jul 25, 2024
Dr. Mays is an excellent listener and responds in a very caring manner.
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2024
I would feel very comfortable to recommend Dr. Mays to others.
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2024
Dr. Mary Ann is absolutely THE BEST
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2024
Last 2 questions were answered basically covering Cleveland clinic as a whole. The neurological/headache department is extraordinary BECAUSE of Dr. Mays
Reviewed on Jul 1, 2024
Dr. Mays was totally kind, attentive and caring. She was thorough and explained everything to me in complete detail. I would highly recommend her.
Reviewed on Jul 1, 2024
Dr. Mays is the best! So caring and a great listener!
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2024
I have recommend Dr Mays and her staff to several individuals I have spoken to that have stated they are cursed with migraines and have not been able to find a physician to help them. I moved to Illinois and I still refuse to give up Dr Mays and her wonderful staff so I'll continue to video or drive to Ohio for appointments
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2024
Would definitely recommend Dr. Mays to anyone who needed a neurologist. She is the best doctor I have ever had. She listens, she cares & she has helped my migraines immensely.
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2024
I always feel important with Dr. Mays and her staff.
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2024
Dr mays takes great care of me
Reviewed on May 20, 2024
Excellent Doctor
Reviewed on May 20, 2024
Great Hospital and Doctor Experience
Reviewed on May 17, 2024
The provider was very easy to work with and took time and good care
Reviewed on May 16, 2024
I would have liked to discuss my options for treatment options more than just what she recommended and talk more about medication being an NSAID which most likely will not address my migraines as I've tried this class of med before w/o relief in migraine symptoms however I will give it a fair shot
Reviewed on May 13, 2024
Great doctor.
Reviewed on May 6, 2024
Excellent physician!
Reviewed on May 6, 2024
Dr Mays took the time to review my previous imaging reports to see if another would be needed . Dr Mays is compassionate and caring .
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024
Dr Mays is an excellent physician; she excels in every area from her people skills to her diagnostic, professional skills.
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2024
I love Dr. Mays. I felt very hopeless when I first saw her. I had been through so much! But she put me at ease and has helped me a great deal. I make sure to reschedule with her every time now. She is fantastic at caring for the whole person. She doesn't just treat me like a symptom.
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2024
Dr Mays is simply the best. She is caring and helps me feel better
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2024
She never inquired to my concerns or what I thought were my issues. She made a decision in the first few moments and her mind was made up. Things I said to her from then on were brushed aside.
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2024
Dr. Mays was awesome as well! She was the first doctor who really gave me a diagnosis for my head issues. And a treatment that has helped!
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2024
Dr. Mays is the most important and excellent doctor I have ever known.
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2024
Absolutely love the whole process and Dr M Mats and her associate and team.
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2024
I am very happy with everyone and everything With CC and Dr Mays , Mr Patrick and the entire team
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2024
Dr. Mays and her staff was wonderful!
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2024
Dr. Mays was wonderful! Very caring and professional!
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2023
Dr Mays is an amazing doctor and an amazing person. She is always pleasant, Informative, and helpful
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2023
Dr Mays has done so much for me and my quality of life, she is the best!
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2023
Whenever I meet someone with migraines I always recommend Dr Mays.
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2023
Dr Mays was so kind and helpful. She spent a lot of time with me and was very responsive to my questions and concerns.
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2023
Dr. Just was phenomenal. She is by far the best doctor I have ever received care from. After merely a short conversation I not only knew Dr Just was proficient in her field of practice but that she truly cared about my wellness and recovery. I am quite certain that Dr. Just Is saving my life in so many ways.
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2023
Excellent Doctor