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Lawrence Robbins, MD, Neurology, Riverwoods, IL

LawrenceDavidRobbinsMD

Neurology Riverwoods, IL

Headache, Pain Medicine

Director, Robbins Headache Clinic

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  • Office

    2610 Lake Cook Rd
    Ste 160
    Riverwoods, IL 60015
    Phone+1 847-374-9399
    Fax+1 847-374-9393

Education & Training

  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Neurology, 1981 - 1985
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 1981
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganB.S., Zoology and Psychology, 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1985 - Present
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1982 - 2026

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Nominated for AAN award given to a neurologist who serves indigent patients 2019
  • Added Qualification in Headache Medicine (a certificate in advanced headache practice) National Headache Foundation, 2016
  • Clinical Excellence Award 2015
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Effects of OnabotulinumtoxinA Treatment for Chronic Migraine on Common Comorbidities including Depression and Anxiety  
    Blumenfeld A, Tepper S, Robbins L, Manack Adams A, Buse D, Orejudos A, Silberstein S, Journal of Neurology, Neurology, and Psychiatry, 1/1/2019
  • CGRP Antagonists: Physiologic Effects and Serious Side Effects (Letter)  
    Robbins L, Headache, 1/1/2018
  • At Stake: The Possible Long-term Side effects of CGRP Antagonists  
    Robbins L, PPM Journal, 1/1/2018
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Effect of OnabotulinumtoxinA Prevention on Comorbidities of Depression and Anxiety in Chronic Migraine: Analysis in Headache Day Frequency Responders vs Headache Day F...
    Blumenfeld A, Tepper S, Robbins L, Orejudos A, Manack Adams A, Buse D, Silberstein S, Multiple Presentations, Multiple Locations, 2018, 2019, 1/1/2019
  • Effects of OnabotulinumtoxinA Treatment on Chronic Migraine Comorbidities of Depression and Anxiety: Psychiatric Comorbidities Responder Analysis.
    Blumenfeld A, Tepper S, Robbins L, Manack Adams A, Buse D, Silberstein S, American Academy of Neurology, Los Angeles, CA, 1/21/2018
  • The Effects of OnabotulinumtoxinA Treatment on the Chronic Migraine Comorbidities of Sleep and Fatigue.
    Blumenfeld A, Tepper S, Robbins L, Manack Adams A, Silberstein S, Multiple Presentations, Multiple Locations, 2017, 2018, 1/1/2018
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Lectures

  • Choosing Headache Meds: Deconstructing the Art of Headache Medicine(with Clinical Pearls) 
    1/1/2018
  • Personality Disorder and The Bipolar Spectrum in Pain Patients 
    1/1/2018
  • Refractory Headache 
    1/1/2018
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Other

  • Early Data on the first CGRP inhibitor for migraine (Aimovig) 
    Robbins L, Practical Pain Management (Online Only)
    1/1/2018
  • CGRP Antagonists: Long-term effects 
    Robbins L, Southern Pain Society Newslette
    1/1/2018
  • Medication Overuse Headache: A Perspective 
    Robbins L, Southern Pain Society Newsletter
    1/1/2018
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Press Mentions

  • Skin Patch Resolves Migraine Pain More Quickly with Fewer Side Effects
    Skin Patch Resolves Migraine Pain More Quickly with Fewer Side EffectsNovember 2nd, 2017