Richard P. Kraig, MD, PhD
Richard P. Kraig, MD, PhD
William D. Mabie Professor of Neurology
Professor of Neuroscience Institute
Specialties
- Neurology
Locations
- Chicago - Hyde Park
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Richard P. Kraig, MD, PhD, is an expert in migraine patient care, migraine research and cerebrovascular disease research. His clinical interests focus on the diagnosis and treatment of migraine headaches. He oversees the Cerebrovascular Disease and Aging Laboratories, which focus on migraine, stroke, epilepsy and cognitive decline from aging.
An active researcher, Dr. Kraig leads investigations to determine how physical, mental and social activities can lessen the impact of neurological disease. Examination of such mechanisms by which the brain naturally protects itself may lead to more selective cellular and molecular targets, as well as new therapeutic strategies against brain disease. Dr. Kraig's research helps him to develop individualized treatment plans for patients in the Migraine Headache Clinic. He is also involved in teaching medical students, graduate students and residents.
Beginning July 31, 2023, all new patient appointments with Dr. Kraig will be seen in person. Returning patients of Dr. Kraig can be seen in-person or have the option to be seen virtually, if receiving virtual care from Illinois or Indiana.
Specialties
Areas of Expertise
Board Certifications
- Neurology
Practicing Since
- 1979
Languages Spoken
- English
Medical Education
- New York University
Residency
- New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Internship
- University of Chicago Medicine
Other Grad Education
- University of Iowa
Memberships & Medical Societies
- American Academy of Neurology
- National Institutes of Health
- American Neurological Association
- American Headache Society
News & Research
Insurance
- Aetna HMO (specialists only)
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
- BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
Our list of accepted insurance providers is subject to change at any time. You should contact your insurance company to confirm UChicago Medicine participates in their network before scheduling your appointment. If your insurance company is not listed here, or if you have any other questions, please contact Managed.Care@uchospitals.edu.