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AHN Neurology
*Primary Location
West Penn Hospital
4815 Liberty Ave
Suite 439
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Tel: 412.578.3925
Fax: 412.605.6367
West Penn Hospital
4815 Liberty Ave
Suite 439
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Tel: 412.578.3925
Fax: 412.605.6367
*Primary Location
AHN Neurology
970 Freeport Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Tel: 412.578.3925
Fax: 412.605.6367
AHN Neurology
970 Freeport Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Tel: 412.578.3925
Fax: 412.605.6367
Dolores Dominguez Santamaria, MD
Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Dr. Santamaria is the director of the Headache Center at Allegheny Health Network (AHN). She is certified as a headache specialist by the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties and is committed to providing patients with personalized and compassionate expertise through multifaceted treatments and care.
Dr. Santamaria began her medical education in Moscow, Russia, where she was born and raised, and went on to earn her medical degree from Santiago of Compostela University in Galicia, Spain. She completed her residency at Pennsylvania Hospital, University of Pennsylvania Health System, and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, both in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Santamaria is fluent in Russian and Spanish. She has medical privileges at Allegheny General, Allegheny Valley, and West Penn hospitals.
Botulinum Toxin Treatment (Migraine Only)
Chronic Headaches
Chronic Proxysmal Hemicrania
Cluster Headaches
HA (Headache)
Headaches
Intractable Headaches
Intractable Migraine Headaches
Migraine Headaches
Migraine Headaches and Prevention
Migraine Health Center
Migraines
Occular Migraines
Tension Headaches
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Professional Position
Director, AHN Headache Center
Training & Certifications
Fellowship
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Residency
Pennsylvania Hospital
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Board
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurolo
Publications
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Patient Comments
July 06, 2020
I am so thankful for Dr. Santamaria's Cate and the care of all in the office! I have recommended several friends since beginning treatment with her a few years ago.
June 26, 2020
As a first time patient, I enjoyed my visit and felt during and after that Dr Santamaria understood my symptoms and put together the best treatment plan for me.
June 23, 2020
this is the first time I've felt heard about the issues we discussed- none of my concerns were brushed off (precious doctors have brushed off my symptoms and kept represxribing the medication that didn't work). Instead, she was able to address all of my concerns and set up a good path to resolving it, as well as letting me know to contact the office if the medications weren't working out and that we'd try a new one
June 23, 2020
Dr Santamaria is the best! Please keep her happy!
June 22, 2020
Dr. SantaMaria has a way of making me feel happy to be visiting a Dr. She gives me confidence in her knowledge and therefore in her care and treatment.
June 22, 2020
Dr. Santamaria was extremely attentive, as always. She is very caring & compassionate, & I felt that came through even using the video.
June 15, 2020
love Dr Santamaria!!!
June 03, 2020
Listened well and was attentive.
May 23, 2020
Dr. Santa Maria is a very good doctor.
May 15, 2020
the doctor was very tooned in to my pain, and understood.
May 14, 2020
I can't say enough about Dr. Santamaria. She is incredibly knowledgeable and kind. I felt a true sincerity from her in wanting to understand my migraine history and an optimistic approach to a treatment plan.
May 11, 2020
Dr. Santamaria is very compassionate and understands what I'm going through. She advises me ways to continue healing and praises what I've been doing.
May 10, 2020
Dr santamaria is one of the best specialists I've ever seen! she iOS thorough, and kind!
May 06, 2020
very good
April 28, 2020
I would recommend, strongly encourage anyone to see this wonderful woman!
April 27, 2020
As for Dr. Santamaria and her staff, I am very pleased with their professionalism, compassion, insight and treatment.Dr. Santamaria has been treating me for migraines for a number of years. She has a way of making you feel like you are her only patient...she always takes her time with me - I never feel rushed...or that she has no clue who I am. I'm comfortable asking questions or even stating that I'm not in agreement with a treatment plan..
April 23, 2020
took extra time to resolve my health issue. went above and beyond.
April 20, 2020
she is a good provider, tries hard
April 13, 2020
This was my very first appointment with Dr. Santamaria. I had attended the UPMC Headache Center for the past 9 years; therefore, this was a huge change for me. I was quite impressed with Dr. Santamaria.
March 22, 2020
Dr Santamaria listened to my health history, my concerns, discussed treatment options and explained them all in detail. I was very impressed.
March 04, 2020
Dr. Santamaria is the VERY best!!! I could go on and on about how amazing she has been at actually listening to what is going on with my migraines and treating them but when it comes down to it, when I am given the choice between Highmark insurance and UPMC insurance I will ALWAYS choose Highmark so I can guarantee having her as my doctor.
March 03, 2020
very thankful for Dr. Santamaria
February 26, 2020
I have never encountered a bedside manner quite like Dr. Santamaria - she truly provides exceptional care to her patients!
February 17, 2020
Good
January 28, 2020
the dr was great
January 20, 2020
I felt that I could trust Dr. Santamaria and I will go back for the recommended follow-up in 6 months.
December 27, 2019
Dr. Santamaria is always working with me and listens to me. My health has been poor since a spinal surgery and we don't know the cause, but she is always attentive ready with options and keeps informed on my other health issues.
December 17, 2019
The dr was great at explaining things and was able to provide natural options to try before medicine, which was exactly what I was looking for. I was still given an option for medicine but the Dr Santamaria listened to my concerns/ preferences and did not push medicine when I was not ready for it.
December 15, 2019
Dr Santa-Maria is the BEST neurologist that I have ever experienced.she is caring, professional and well-educated.I am not easily impressed. Dr. Dolores Santa-Maria has impressed me and my wife with every visit.
December 10, 2019
Dr. Santamaria is an awesome doctor. she listens to your concerns and has a viable answers
December 07, 2019
Everyone was so caring
November 22, 2019
She used the formal big words instead of common language. I was able to figure out most of what she saying and but had to ask about other things. I'm still confused on somethings but it seemed didn't matter to ask again.
October 28, 2019
Dr. Santamaria is a true healer and AHN is very lucky to employ her.
October 21, 2019
my doctor was amazing, absolutely LOVE her! she listened to me, diagnosed me right away, and gave me natural options to help. She didn't try to medicate me right away and made me feel like I really matter. I would recommend her to anyone and wish there were more doctors like her!
October 12, 2019
Dr. Santamaria is excellent. Always seems up to date on all of the newest meds and seems excited to help me on my journey to becoming headache free. A couple of years ago I went to UPMC's headache clinic and was treated horribly by [...] . I am so lucky to have found Dr. Santamaria.
October 07, 2019
Absolutely the most patient and informative Doctor answering every question no matter how insignificant I thought it was
September 28, 2019
Best. Doctor. Ever.
September 22, 2019
Care provider was very concerned, attentive, caring, and professional.
September 16, 2019
She is very knowledgeable and involved. She listens to you and works with you for your care needs.
September 10, 2019
Dr. Santamaria is the best kind of doctor: highly competent, intent on helping me (and all her patients) find the most effective treatment for migraines, delighted when I've made progress, and deeply caring. I have already recommend her to a number of my friends.
September 09, 2019
Was way too quick to give care or explain/discuss anything really. I was tired and confused much of the time and left unsure of what was going on.
September 03, 2019
Dr Santamaria helped to "fix" me with Migraine headaches when no one else could!! [...] , my headaches have significantly decreased because this wonderful women took the time to listen to me. Thank you Dr Santamaria and her staff also, thank you!!!
August 12, 2019
The doctor is very good at coming up with different ideas to help with your headache.
