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Northwestern Medicine Multiple Sclerosis and Clinical Neuroimmunology Program

When it comes to multiple sclerosis (MS) and other autoimmune disorders, turn to experts for your care. Our team is highly skilled, and we offer two hospitals that provide nationally recognized care for MS.

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Here for Your Needs, From Diagnosis to Treatment and Support

Managing a chronic disease can be complicated and affect your everyday life. We’re here for you every step of the way. Working with you, specialists will develop a treatment plan tailored to your specific disease to address the full range of physical, mental and emotional challenges faced by adults with MS and similar conditions.

If you think you may have MS or an autoimmune disease, our experts will use sophisticated testing and their clinical expertise to ensure you’re getting right care for the right condition.

If you've already been diagnosed and need help managing your symptoms, we offer a full range of treatment options, including some of the latest infusion therapies in our state-of-the-art infusion center. For your convenience, you can see your neurologist and have your infusion on the same day.

Recognized for Better Care

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Reflecting our dedication to putting patients first in all that we do, Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital are recognized by the National MS Society as Centers for Comprehensive Care for MS. These achievements demonstrate how both hospitals meet rigorous criteria in research, care delivery, professional education and patient outreach.

What We Offer

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Multiple Sclerosis Virtual Patient and Family Symposium 2024 3:00:02
Multiple Sclerosis Virtual Patient and Family Symposium 2024
November 05, 2024
2nd Annual Multiple Sclerosis Virtual Patient and Family Symposium
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2nd Annual Multiple Sclerosis Virtual Patient and Family Symposium
November 21, 2022
2021 Multiple Sclerosis Virtual Patient and Family Symposium
2:47:55
2021 Multiple Sclerosis Virtual Patient and Family Symposium
October 11, 2021
Northwestern Medicine Neuro Infusion Services for Multiple Sclerosis Patients
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Northwestern Medicine Neuro Infusion Services for Multiple Sclerosis Patients
February 05, 2021

Meet the Teams

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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has recognized our program as a center for comprehensive care of multiple sclerosis.
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Specialty Care Areas

Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis and related diseases begin when the body’s immune system attacks the nervous system.

Multiple Sclerosis

Autoimmune Encephalitis

Autoimmune encephalitis (AE) is a medical condition where the immune system attacks the brain, causing functional impairment.

Autoimmune Encephalitis

Botulinum Toxin

Our skilled neurologists provide injection of botulinum toxin for the treatment of a variety of neurological conditions that involve abnormal postures or movements.

Botulinum Toxin

Clinically Isolated Demyelinating Syndromes

Clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) describes a single attack of symptoms that are like those of multiple sclerosis.

Clinically Isolated Demyelinating Syndromes

Multiple Sclerosis and Pregnancy

The Northwestern Medicine Multiple Sclerosis and Clinical Neuroimmunology Program provides comprehensive care for patients who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant.

multiple sclerosis and pregnancy

Optic Neuritis

Optic neuritis (ON) is inflammation of the optic nerve.

Optic Neuritis

Neuromyelitis Optica

Neuromyelitis optica is a disease in which the immune system attacks a water channel present in particular cells in the optic nerve, brain or spinal cord.

Neuromyelitis Optica

Neurosarcoidosis

Neurosarcoidosis is a type of inflammation that may affect many different parts of the body, including the optic nerves, brain or spinal cord.

Neurosarcoidosis

Neurodiagnostic Services

The Northwestern Medicine Multiple Sclerosis Program provides leading neurodiagnostic services to help our team identify patients who may need additional treatment.

Neurodiagnostic Services

Neuro Infusion Services

Northwestern Memorial Hospital offers specialized outpatient infusion services provided by an experienced team in a comfortable, peaceful environment. 

Neuro Infusion Services

Transverse Myelitis

Transverse myelitis is a rare inflammatory condition that affects the spinal cord.

transverse myelitis

Research

As part of an academic medical center, our mission is to provide high-quality, comprehensive care for people with multiple sclerosis and other inflammatory disorders of the brain and spinal cord, develop new more effective treatments for these disorders and train a new generation of experts to advance knowledge in this field. Clinical trials are part of clinical research and are at the heart of all medical advances. Click here to learn more about research and clinical trials.

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    25-2534 USNWR Nat Specialty Card Badge_570x320_neuro

    Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    Nationally recognized in Neurology & Neurosurgery (No. 6)

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    National Multiple Sclerosis Society

    Partners in MS Care are healthcare providers who have demonstrated knowledge and expertise in treating patients with MS. These providers have a relationship with the National MS Society that helps connect their patients to the information, resources and support available to them live their best lives with MS.

    National Multiple Sclerosis Society

    Frequently Asked Questions about MS

    Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex and puzzling disease. Northwestern Medicine Neurologist Carolyn J. Bevan, MD answers the most frequently asked questions and discusses the active research being conducted in the field.

    Q&A About Multiple Sclerosis