
I specialize in treating headache disorders; however, am well versed in all aspects of child neurology. I look forward to serving this community’s children with professionalism, kindness, and enthusiasm.
- 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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WHAT OUR PATIENTS ARE SAYING
"Amazed at the time and patience Dr. Qubty took with my son. He is the only provider that spent time with him and will only consult with him first before and other provider."
"I was blown away by the care and patience provided us from Dr. Qubty. He listened well and worked well with my daughter. I’m thankful we don’t have follow-up visits, but if we did I would feel like we were in good hands."
"Everyone there is friendly and supportive."
"Dr qubty was the most thoughtful and thorough provider I have ever encountered. We are so fortunate to be cared for so well"
"It was our first time with Dr. Qubty. He was great. Very engaged, thorough, and personable."
"Dr Qubty was fantastic!! Very personable and kind. Explained every in an easy to understand way."
"I was very pleased with the care my daughter received at the Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology. We were relieved to get a diagnosis and a treatment plan from Dr. Qubty."
"Our experience was very, very good!! We came to the clinic looking for a second opinion, and we learned more in the half hour we were there, than we did dealing with the last neurologist in 11 months!! He was awesome!!"
"Our Doctor was phenomenal! He really listened to my concerns and was great with my 13 year old son. Definitely in the right field of work."

Office:
Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology
Coon Rapids Office
3833 Coon Rapids Boulevard, Suite 100
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
763-427-8320
Coon Rapids Office
3833 Coon Rapids Boulevard, Suite 100
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
763-427-8320
Secondary Office:
Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology
Maple Grove Office
9645 Grove Circle No., Suite 100
Maple Grove, MN 55369
763-302-4114
Maple Grove Office
9645 Grove Circle No., Suite 100
Maple Grove, MN 55369
763-302-4114
Hospital Affiliation:
Active Staff:
North Memorial Medical Center
3300 Oakdale Avenue North
Robbinsdale, MN 55422
763-520-5200
North Memorial Medical Center
3300 Oakdale Avenue North
Robbinsdale, MN 55422
763-520-5200
Active Staff:
Children’s Hospital – Minneapolis
2525 Chicago Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-813-6000
Children’s Hospital – Minneapolis
2525 Chicago Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-813-6000