Referring Physicians
We are dedicated to assisting neurologists and physicians within the community in the diagnosis and care of their patients. Comprehensive consultations for diagnostic and/or treatment questions are conducted by one of the attending MS specialists. Referring physicians may request one-time consultations, short-term consultations or assumption of care. The MS Center commonly fulfills requests to evaluate patients for:
- Atypical findings on MRI
- Confirmation of a MS diagnosis
- Ascertainment of treatment efficacy in an established patient
- Review of treatment options
- Discussion of adverse events associate with MS biologic and pharmacologic therapies
- Family/Genetic counseling in multiplex families
- Discussion of clinical trials
- Advanced diagnostic testing (High field MRI, OCT, PET)
- Rehabilitative medicine
We understand the sense of urgency and psychological stress within a patient with suspected MS, and thus every effort is made to evaluate patients within one week of the referral. The referring physician will receive a copy of the complete evaluation.
