coatedingold t1_is1of5i wrote on October 12, 2022 at 5:33 PM

Not sure about insurance but Robert Kaniecki at UPMC headache center in Oakland is considered to be the "migraine king". Every doctor I've ever had confirms this. I've been a patient for over a decade and just got my Botox yesterday. Private message me or chat if I can help you with anything else.

Most insurance requires you try all classes of medication proven to help migraines before approving Botox.

SpecialKayla t1_is1pcp0 wrote on October 12, 2022 at 5:39 PM

He's my migraine specialist and he's great!

coatedingold t1_is1pjsf wrote on October 12, 2022 at 5:41 PM

He's just so kind and takes his time! Also love Kimberly there

SpecialKayla t1_is20qw7 wrote on October 12, 2022 at 6:53 PM

Yep, I see her too! Both are great.

needfeeding t1_is23mzj wrote on October 12, 2022 at 7:12 PM

Saw him as a kid, and he is a god send!

coatedingold t1_is23xrw wrote on October 12, 2022 at 7:14 PM

I didn't know they took kids! That's awesome. I felt a little weird about calling him the "migraine king" but he really is. I've heard about people flying in just to see him. I also love how the office does extra steps like have the waiting room dimly lit. They really think of everything

needfeeding t1_is24ayi wrote on October 12, 2022 at 7:16 PM

I started going to see him at 13 with a migraine everyday. Now, at 30, I have maybe 1 a month? He is the king!

pghgreatest t1_is3bnsf wrote on October 13, 2022 at 12:11 AM

This . Dr kaniecki is great but he has long wait times. And with cgrp medications out now who needs Botox :)

coatedingold t1_is3d347 wrote on October 13, 2022 at 12:22 AM

You can use cgrp in conjunction with Botox, or if cgrp don't/stop working. It true he does have long wait times to get in, but it's easier to get in with Kimberly and with them using telemedicine lately, I've gotten in quicker. Years ago it used to be a year long wait to get in.