
The TRACTOR
Migraine Headache Trial

About Us:

Dr. Robert Sommer
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Dr. Sommer is a catheter interventionalist who has been caring for patients with PFO for over 20 years. He has closed over 4000 holes.
Barbara Spencer, RN, FNP-BC
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Ms. Spencer has an extensive background in both cardiology and neurology and has been working with Dr. Sommer for over 3 years.


Dr. Denise Chou
Headache Neurologist
Dr. Chou is the Director of the Headache Program at Columbia University and has more than 2500 migraine patients in her practice.
Giti Gross RN, FNP-BC
Headache Neurology
Ms. Gross is a nurse practitioner with nearly ten years of Neurology experience. She coordinates the Headache Program at Columbia University.


Dr. Marianna Shnayderman Yugrakh
Headache Neurologist
Dr. Shnayderman Yugrakh is the Co-Director of the Headache Program at Columbia University.
Jeimy Rosado
CIVT Research Coordinator
Jeimy is responsible for the coordination of the TRACTOR Migraine Headache trial.
