Oslo · specialist
Org: 972131857
KLINIKK FOR SMERTEBEHANDLING AS
Skogryggveien 17, 0781 OSLO
Head · Symptom Analysis
Low Urgency
Headache
Pain in the head, scalp, or neck. Can be mild or severe, one-sided or all over.
When to seek urgent help: Persistent headaches lasting more than a few days, sudden severe headache, or headache with fever and stiff neck.
Verified Practitioners for Headache
Brønnøysundregistrene (BRREG) verified medical practices and diagnostic clinics in Norway.
Stavanger · psychologist
Org: 997891198
SKAGEN NEVROPSYKOLOGISK KLINIKK AS
Høleberggata 13, 4006 STAVANGER
Stavanger · hospital
Org: 873862122
STAVANGER UNIVERSITETSSJUKEHUS KLINIKK FOR KIRURGI NEVROLOGI REHAB AVD FOR FYS.MED. OG REHABILITERING
REKTOR BERNTSENSGT 12, 4022 STAVANGER
Oslo · general-practitioner
Org: 897614782
AKADEMIKLINIKEN OSLO AS
Sognsveien 70, 0855 OSLO
Recommended Specialties for Headache
Neurologist
Primary Point of CareBrain and nerve doctors. Headaches, epilepsy, MS, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, and nerve pain.
132 providers available across Norway
General Practitioner
Primary care doctors for all ages - check-ups, prescriptions, referrals, and ongoing health management.
181 providers available across Norway
When to See a Doctor for Headache
Persistent headaches lasting more than a few days, sudden severe headache, or headache with fever and stiff neck.
Standard public co-pays count toward the 2026 frikort cap (NOK 3,278). Calculate Deductibles →
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Frequently Asked Questions: Headache in Norway
Which specialist should I see for Headache in Norway?
For Headache, recommended specialists in Norway include Neurologist, General Practitioner. Under the Norwegian public healthcare system, initial clinical evaluation starts with your regular GP (Fastlege), who will examine you, coordinate necessary lab diagnostics, and submit an electronic referral (henvisning) to a hospital clinic or contracted specialist (avtalespesialist).
When should I seek immediate medical care for Headache?
Persistent headaches lasting more than a few days, sudden severe headache, or headache with fever and stiff neck. In life-threatening emergencies, call 113 immediately for ambulance assistance. For urgent medical concerns outside normal clinic opening hours, call the national emergency medical coordination service (Legevakt) at 116 117.
Can I see a specialist for Headache without a referral (henvisning)?
If you wish to see a public hospital specialist or contracted specialist (avtalespesialist) where costs are subsidized and count towards your annual frikort (NOK 3,278 in 2026), you need a referral from your Fastlege. However, you can book directly without a referral at private health clinics (e.g., Aleris, Volvat, Dr.Dropin), where you pay the full private consultation fee.
How much will a doctor visit for Headache cost in Norway?
A consultation with a public Fastlege or contracted specialist has a standard subsidized co-payment (egenandel) set by Helfo, typically between NOK 170 and NOK 400 depending on tests and time. All public co-payments count automatically towards your annual frikort. Once you reach the NOK 3,278 cap, public care is free for the remainder of the calendar year. Private clinics set their own market rates.