Brian D. Jenkins, DO

Dr. Brian Jenkins, DO, is a board-certified neurologist and the Director of Headache Medicine at Neuroscience Group. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Physiology from Michigan State University and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his internship at Henry Ford Hospital, his neurology residency at Michigan State University, and a specialized headache fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Beyond his clinical training, Dr. Jenkins served in the United States Air Force, earning the Air Force Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. He has also received recognition from the National Headache Foundation and the American Headache Society for his research contributions, and he has made a personal commitment to being a champion for headache patients throughout his career.

Dr. Jenkins earned his Bachelor of Science in Physiology from Michigan State University and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his internship at Henry Ford Hospital, followed by his neurology residency at Michigan State University. He then pursued a specialized fellowship in headache medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, where he received subspecialty training in the diagnosis and treatment of complex headache and migraine disorders. This fellowship training at one of the nation's leading headache programs is central to his role as Director of Headache Medicine at Neuroscience Group.

Yes. Dr. Jenkins is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He also holds fellowship-level training in headache medicine from the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Headache Society, the American Osteopathic Association, and the International Headache Association.

Dr. Jenkins is a neurologist with a focused subspecialty in headache and migraine medicine. As the Director of Headache Medicine at Neuroscience Group, he leads the practice's comprehensive headache program and specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of migraines, chronic headache disorders, and related neurological conditions including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, movement disorders, degenerative neurological disorders, vertigo, and dizziness. His Cleveland Clinic fellowship training makes him one of the most specifically trained headache specialists available to patients in Northeast Wisconsin.

Dr. Jenkins made a commitment early in his career to be a champion for headache patients and to help as many people as possible recover from debilitating neurological disease. He takes a thorough, personalized approach to diagnosis and treatment, taking the time to understand each patient's headache history, triggers, prior treatments, and functional impact before developing a plan. Patients describe him as highly knowledgeable, personable, and down to earth, with the ability to explain complex conditions clearly and leave patients feeling positive and empowered about their care. He works as part of Neuroscience Group's integrated team, coordinating with infusion, imaging, and rehabilitation services when comprehensive care is needed.

Dr. Jenkins treats a broad range of neurological conditions with a primary focus on headache and migraine disorders, including chronic migraine, complex migraine syndromes, tension-type headache, cluster headache, medication overuse headache, and other headache disorders that have not responded to standard treatments. He also diagnoses and manages stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, movement disorders, degenerative neurological disorders, vertigo, dizziness, and infectious disorders of the nervous system.

Dr. Jenkins offers a comprehensive range of treatments for headache and migraine, including preventive and acute medication management, CGRP therapies, Botox for chronic migraine, nerve blocks, and infusion therapy through Neuroscience Group's on-site infusion center. For patients with complex or treatment-resistant headache disorders, he develops individualized plans that may combine multiple modalities and draw on the full resources of Neuroscience Group's integrated practice. He also manages treatment for other neurological conditions including epilepsy, MS, movement disorders, and stroke, working alongside Neuroscience Group's broader neurology and neurosurgery team when multidisciplinary care is needed.

Dr. Jenkins sees patients at Neuroscience Group's Appleton and Neenah locations. As Director of Headache Medicine, he leads the headache program across both locations and has access to Neuroscience Group's full suite of integrated services, including on-site MRI, neurodiagnostic labs, infusion therapy, and physical therapy. Neuroscience Group also provides services at additional community locations across Northeast Wisconsin, making it easier for patients throughout the Fox Valley and surrounding region to access specialized headache and neurology care close to home.

To request an appointment with Dr. Jenkins, use the online appointment request form on his provider page at neurosciencegroup.com or call Neuroscience Group at (920) 725-9373. A scheduling team member will coordinate your appointment at the Appleton or Neenah location. Before your visit, completing the medical history and registration paperwork through the MyNeuroscience Group patient portal will help Dr. Jenkins review your headache history and prior treatments ahead of your appointment, making your first visit as productive as possible.

At your first appointment, Dr. Jenkins will conduct a thorough neurological evaluation with a detailed focus on your headache or migraine history, including frequency, duration, severity, triggers, prior treatments, and how your symptoms affect your daily life. He takes time to listen, answer questions, and explain his findings clearly before outlining a treatment plan tailored to your specific situation. Depending on your history and symptoms, he may recommend diagnostic testing such as an MRI, which can often be completed at Neuroscience Group's on-site imaging facility. Patients consistently note that they leave appointments with Dr. Jenkins feeling informed, heard, and optimistic about finding relief. If you are being seen for a complex or long-standing headache condition, bringing a record of prior treatments, medications tried, and any previous imaging will help Dr. Jenkins build the most complete picture possible at your first visit.