Proper diagnosis of head pain is the first step in getting your migraines under control. If your primary care doctor is not experienced in headache evaluation and treatment, he may refer you to a headache specialist or neurologist. In order to diagnose your head pain, your provider will take a medical history, perform a physical and neurological examination, and order appropriate tests. He may also administer assessments, or short questionnaires, designed to help evaluate the nature of your headaches and the impact they have on your daily life.