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In this study, the knowledge and management approaches of these two groups regarding CH were evaluated. Materials and Methods: Two online questionnaires were developed to gather the demographic data of physicians and to assess their knowledge about the characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment of CHs. Results: A total of 120 FM doctors and 98 EM doctors participated in this study. Answers about diagnostic criteria were similar in both groups. It was found that 70% of the participating physicians had concerns about misdiagnosing cluster headaches, and only 15% considered themselves sufficiently knowledgeable on the topic. Additionally, nearly half of the physicians were unaware that autonomic symptoms are mandatory for diagnosis and believed that NSAIDs are effective in treatment. Conclusions: In our study, for the first time, EM and FM physicians\u2019 knowledge about the diagnosis and treatment of and professional competence in CHs was evaluated. It was found that the participants had knowledge about CHs but still considered themselves incompetent. 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