Qiu Zi Yang, MD

Qiu Zi Yang, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and a Headache Neurology Specialist at Mount Sinai – Union Square. She focuses on the diagnosis and management of headache disorders, with a clinical and academic emphasis on advancing care for patients with chronic and refractory conditions such as chronic migraine.

Dr. Yang’s practice is distinguished by a holistic approach that integrates evidence-based pharmacologic management with procedural therapies such as Botox, nerve blocks, and trigger point injections, as well as complementary strategies including nutraceuticals, neuromodulation devices, physical therapy, and mental health support.

She earned her Doctor of Medicine from Boston University School of Medicine, completed her neurology residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, and pursued fellowship training in Headache Neurology at the Jefferson Headache Center. During her fellowship, she developed proficiency in comprehensive headache management across multiple care settings—outpatient clinics, infusion centers, and inpatient environments.

Her research on the real-world effectiveness of eptinezumab has been presented at national meetings, including the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the American Headache Society (AHS). Dr. Yang is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

In addition, Dr. Yang is an active advocate for people living with migraine and other headache disorders through Miles for Migraine, a nonprofit dedicated to reducing stigma and building community. Through advocacy training and awareness events, she helps amplify patient voices, promote public understanding, and strengthen support for research and equitable access to care.