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Northwestern Medicine Multiple Sclerosis and Clinical Neuroimmunology Program

The Northwestern Medicine Multiple Sclerosis and Clinical Neuroimmunology Program is a National Multiple Sclerosis Society-recognized center for comprehensive care of multiple sclerosis, with rigorous criteria for research, delivery of care, professional education, and patient outreach.

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Diagnosis, treatment and support

At Northwestern Medicine, we are committed to helping you manage your chronic disease and improve your quality of life. Working with you, specialists at the Northwestern Medicine Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Program will develop a treatment plan tailored to your specific disease to address the full spectrum of physical, mental and emotional challenges faced by adults with multiple sclerosis and similar conditions.

If multiple sclerosis or an autoimmune disease is suspected, our experts use sophisticated testing methods to help rule out other diseases so you can be sure you are receiving the right care for your disease. If you've already been diagnosed and need help managing your symptoms, we offer the full range of treatment options, including 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.


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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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