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Jessica (Sharma) Ailani, MD, Neurology, McLean, VA

Jessica (Sharma) Ailani MD FAHS FAAN

Headache


Director, Headache Center Vice Co-Chair Strategic Planning Professor Clinical Neurology Medstar Georgetown University Hospital

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  • 1420 Beverly RoadSte 300McLean, VA 22101

  • Phone+1 888-896-1400

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Summary

  • Dr. Jessica Ailani is a neurologist in McLean, VA and is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. She received her medical degree from Stony Brook University School of Medicine and has been in practice 13 years. She specializes in headache and is experienced in headache medicine, migraine disorders, and botulinum toxin injections for headache.

Education & Training

  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman School of MedicineResidency, Neurology, 2005 - 2008
  • NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman Long Island School of MedicineInternship, Internal Medicine, 2004 - 2005
  • Stony Brook University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
    Stony Brook University Health Sciences Center School of MedicineClass of 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2009 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2010 - 2026
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2015 - 2024
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2005 - 2010
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2008 - 2009
  • Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • Headache Medicine
    UCNSHeadache Medicine

Publications & Presentations

Authored Content

  • AHS 2021: Sex and Gender-Specific Differences in HeadacheJune 2021

Press Mentions

  • Epidural Patching Outcomes and Predictors of Benefit in Patients with Suspected CSF Leak
    Epidural Patching Outcomes and Predictors of Benefit in Patients with Suspected CSF LeakJuly 11th, 2024
  • New Guidance on CGRPs as First-Line Migraine Prevention: How/Will It Change Clinical Practice?
    New Guidance on CGRPs as First-Line Migraine Prevention: How/Will It Change Clinical Practice?June 20th, 2024
  • First Intranasal CGRP Drug Is Approved, Offering Rapid-Onset… : Neurology Today
    First Intranasal CGRP Drug Is Approved, Offering Rapid-Onset… : Neurology TodayApril 6th, 2023
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