William Qubty Minneapolis Neurology Clinic

William Qubty, M.D.

Specializing in:
Pediatric Neurology • Headache Medicine

William Qubty, M.D.

Expert Care in Headache Disorders and Pediatric Neurology
William Qubty, MD specializes in diagnosing and treating headache disorders, but he is also experienced in all areas of pediatric neurology. His goal is to provide compassionate, comprehensive care that supports both children and their families. He looks forward to serving this community with professionalism, kindness, and enthusiasm.

Podcast Feature: Understanding Migraine Impact
Migraines can be more than just headaches—they can significantly affect daily life. In this episode of the Neurology Now Podcast, Dr. William Qubty talks about the far-reaching impact of migraines, treatment options, and why hope is always possible.

Listen here: Understanding Migraine Impact – Podcast Episode

  • Doctor of Medicine – University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, 2010
  • Pediatrics Internship – Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 2011
  • Residency Pediatrics and Child and Adolescent Neurology – Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 2015
  • Fellowship Pediatric & Adult Headache – University of California San Francisco, CA, 2016
  • United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties, Headache Medicine
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
  • American Academy of Neurology
  • American Headache Society
  • Travis County Medical Society
  • International Headache Society
  • Patniyot I, Qubty W. Short-term Treatment of Migraine in Children and Adolescents. JAMA Pediatr. 2020
  • Qubty W, Patniyot I. Migraine Pathophysiology. Pediatr Neurol. 2020 Feb
  • Qubty W, Irwin SL, Fox CK. Review on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome in Children and Adolescents. Semin Neurol. 2020 Feb 20.
  • Berger A, Litwin J, Allen IE, Qubty W, Irwin S, Waung M, Gelfand AA. Preliminary Evidence that Melatonin Is not a Biomarker in Children and Adolescents With Episodic Migraine. 2019 Jul;59(7):1014-1023.
  • Beleford DT, Diab M, Qubty WF, et al. Schimke immunoosseous dysplasia and management considerations for vascular risks. Am J Med Genet A. (2019).
  • Szperka, CL, Vanderpluym J, Orr SL, Oakley CB, Qubty W, et al. Recommendations on the Use of Anti-CGRP Monoclonal Antibodies in Children and Adolescents. Headache, 58 (10): 1658-1669 (2018).
  • Qubty W, Patniyot I, Gelfand A. Telemedicine in a pediatric headache clinic: A prospective survey. Neurology, 90: e1702-e1705 (2018).
  • Irwin SL, Qubty W, Allen IE, Patniyot I, Goadsby PJ, Gelfand AA. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Migraine Prevention in Adolescents: A Pilot Open-Label Study. Headache, 58: 724-731 (2018).
  • Dao JM, Qubty W. Headache Diagnosis in Children and Adolescents. Curr Pain Headache Rep, 22: 17 (2018).
  • Gelfand AA, Qubty W, Goadsby PJ. Pediatric Migraine Prevention-First, Do No Harm. JAMA Neurol, 74: 893-894 (2017).
  • Retrospective review of riboflavin in pediatric migraine prevention, 2019-present
  • Retrospective review of melatonin in pediatric migraine prevention, 2019-present
  • Randomized, placebo-controlled trial of melatonin for pediatric migraine prevention, 2017- present
  • Melatonin use for pediatric and adolescent acute migraine management, 2017- present
  • Benign paroxysmal torticollis phenotyping study, 2018- present
Additional Positions and Awards
  • Assistant Professor of Neurology, 2018-2021 Neurology, Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin
  • Assistant Professor, 2016-2018 Neurology, University of California San Francisco
  • Clinical Instructor, 2015-2016 Neurology, University of California San Francisco
  • International Headache Academy scholar (American Headache Society), 2016
  • International Headache Academy scholar (American Headache Society), 2014
  • Valedictorian of Undergraduate College of Arts and Sciences Texas Tech University, 2006
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