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Headache & Migraine Specialist in Lakewood Ranch, FL

Dr. Jimenez-Sanders provides precision care for headache disorders, facial pain, and brain health optimization — for patients across Manatee and Sarasota counties. Her practice, the Jimenez-Sanders Headache & Brain Center is dedicated to providing personalized neurological care and helping patients regain control of their lives. 

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Welcome to Jimenez-Sanders Headache & Brain Center in Lakewood Ranch

Specialized Neurology Care

Preventive and Evidence-Based Practice

Jimenez-Sanders Headache & Brain Center was founded by Dr. Rebecca Jimenez-Sanders, MD, a fellowship-trained headache and migraine specialist in Lakewood Ranch, FL. Dr. Jimenez-Sanders is board-certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and in Headache Medicine by the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties (UCNS). She brings more than a decade of clinical experience to patients across Manatee and Sarasota counties.

Jimenez-Sanders Headache & Brain Center was created to provide an elevated, unhurried, deeply personalized alternative to traditional insurance-driven neurology care. This is a modern patient-centered neurology practice specializing in headache, facial pain, and brain health optimization. Our practice is now welcoming patients from Bradenton, Sarasota, and across Manatee County.

Dr. Jimenez-Sanders integrates evidence-based headache medicine, advanced procedural treatments, lifestyle optimization, and preventive brain health strategies in a calm, sensory-considered environment designed specifically for patients with migraine and sensory sensitivity. Our practice exists to help patients feel seen, heard, and empowered—not rushed.

About Dr. Jimenez-Sanders

Committed to Patient-Centered Neurology

Dr. Rebecca Jimenez-Sanders is a neurologist board-certified in Neurology (ABPN) and Headache Medicine (UCNS), with fellowship training in headache medicine and advanced training in complex migraine, facial pain and interventional headache procedures. With over a decade of experience, she has served in academic and leadership roles and is deeply committed to advancing patient-centered, preventive neurology.

After years within high-volume systems, Dr. Jimenez-Sanders founded Jimenez-Sanders Headache & Brain Center to create a different kind of experience — one rooted in time, intention, and clinical excellence. Her philosophy blends cutting-edge migraine science, procedural precision, lifestyle medicine, and whole-person care. She believes that the future of neurology lies not only in treating disease, but in optimizing brain health, longevity, and quality of life.

My mission is to restore clarity, function, and vitality to patients suffering from migraine and complex neurological pain conditions—while also redefining what modern neurology can be.

Dr. Jimenez-Sanders' approach is compassionate, meticulous, and deeply individualized.

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Joanne Scarmato
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Doctor Jimenez was very thorough and attentive
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Paolo Speranza
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I had an excellent experience at Jimenez Sanders Headache & Brain Center. From the moment I contacted them, I was treated with kindness, professionalism, and genuine care. I especially want to recognize Claudia, who assisted me over the phone. She truly went above and beyond to help me. I was dealing with Bell’s palsy and needed to be seen as soon as possible, and Claudia made everything possible by finding a way to fit me in for an emergency appointment. I’m incredibly grateful for her help, kindness, and willingness to take my situation seriously. Dr. Jimenez-Sanders was equally wonderful. She took the time to listen carefully to all of my concerns, made me feel comfortable, and never made me feel rushed. She also provided me with all the information, guidance, and instructions I needed to better understand my condition and help support my recovery. I left the appointment feeling informed, reassured, and confident about the next steps. I’m extremely thankful to Claudia, Dr. Jimenez Sanders, and the entire team for making a stressful situation so much easier. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a medical team that truly cares about their patients. Thank you so much!
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Carolyn Sirera
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Very kind and knowledgeable.
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The time, thoroughness, and care provided are second to none. I am thrilled Dr. Jimenez-Sanders is here for my family and our community.
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Tiffany Miers
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Dr. Jimenez-Sanders was knowledgeable, thorough, and took the time to really listen to my concerns. She treated me with kindness, respect, and compassion throughout my visit. What impressed me most was that she didn’t just listen she developed a thoughtful treatment plan and took action right away, leaving me feeling hopeful and confident about my care. If you’re looking for a doctor who truly listens, takes you seriously, and has a clear plan to help you move forward, Dr. Jimenez is the one. 10/10—she’s exactly the kind of doctor every patient hopes to find. If I could give more than five stars, I would.
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Laurie Cunningham
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If I could award Dr. Jimenez-Sanders and her practice 10 stars I would do so without hesitation. For the last decade I have suffered from chronic status migrainous often including hemipeligic migraine lasting for days. I have lost count of the number of resulting hospitalizations. Days without serious pain are all most unheard of. I was referred to Dr. Jimenez-Sanders by my attending neurologist because he believed she could offer an additional level of care and expertise. Dr. Jimenez-Sanders has offered a variety of treatments that have provided relief that I have not experienced in years. While the migraines are still integral to my life, she has afforded me new and better ways of managing them. Dr. Jimenez-Sanders has a calm, nurturing manner that sends the message that she truly cares about her patients as individuals. Her office manager Claudia, is warm competent and responsive. Overall this practice is designed to help people struggling with real health issues learning to live their best lives. Laurie C. Apollo Beach, Fl.
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Branton Cooke
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If you're looking for a migraine and headache specialist, I can't recommend her enough. She took the time to really listen, answered all of our questions, and made my daughter feel comfortable from the very beginning. You can tell she genuinely cares about her patients and wants to find the best solution for them. Thanks to her expertise and compassionate care, my daughter is doing so much better. We're incredibly grateful for everything she's done and would absolutely recommend her to anyone dealing with migraines or chronic headaches. Five stars!
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Cherry Sharp
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Dr. Rebecca Jimenez-Sanders is one of the most knowledgeable and and caring doctors I have ever had the pleasure to be treated by. She takes time with her patients and together develop a treatment plan. I have been treated for migraines. With her treatment it has cut the number in half.
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When was the last time you visited a medical provider and he/she made eye contact, listened to you, completed a thorough medical assessment and continued to ask questions genuinely interested in helping you? Sadly, our healthcare system today allows us 10 min appointments to briefly describe one concern while the nurse practitioner types away on the laptop or iPad. Dr.Jimenez has chosen to break out of this chaos because her professionalism and heart desires more for her patients. She is always thinking of her patients and will make calls arranging prescriptions, working with other providers, coordinating with pharmaceutical reps, texting you on weekends, evenings, etc…. whatever it takes to complete your care. Being a physician is not what she does, it’s who she is. Her heart and passion for her patients are reflected in the great lengths she goes to making sure the plan of care decided upon is completed. She is a fierce advocate for her patients and does not stop until together patient and doctor are satisfied with the result. If you’ve struggled and suffered for years with migraine, I encourage you to make an appointment with Dr. Rebecca Jimenez. She is experienced, wise, current in treatment plans, compassionate and truthful. Not only will you receive excellent care, but you will feel you’ve made a friend. An extra note I’d add is that Dr.Jimenez has surrounded herself with excellent staff. So often when you find a great doctor you struggle with the office staff. This is not the case here. Any time I have texted Dr.Jimenez I’ve received an answer within minutes. Return phone calls have been timely and courteous as well. D.Fritz
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Dr. Rebecca Jimenez is an exceptionally knowledgeable neurologist. She has been my physician since her fellowship at TGH/USF and throughout her tenure as Director of the TGH/USF Headache Program. With a combination of advanced, state-of-the-art treatments, clinical expertise, and genuine compassion, she successfully managed my chronic migraines. Her intelligence, kindness, and patient-centered approach truly set her apart. I am thrilled that she has transitioned into private practice. Dr. Jimenez consistently sets the standard for excellence in care, especially in treating complex cases that others may hesitate to take on. She approaches each patient with both scientific rigor and heartfelt compassion. Her patients are incredibly fortunate to have her.