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Discover a comprehensive array of multiple sclerosis (MS) services from dedicated professionals across 10 disciplines, including MS-certified nursing, neuroimmunology infusion services, and clinical research. The UConn Health MS Center’s team includes renowned MS specialists and scientists working to find a cure for MS including aggressive and progressive forms. All of this is available to you at one convenient location in the heart of Connecticut in Farmington.
Compassionate Multiple Sclerosis Care as Unique as You Are
Discover a comprehensive array of multiple sclerosis (MS) services from dedicated professionals across 10 disciplines, including MS-certified nursing, neuroimmunology infusion services, and clinical research. The UConn Health MS Center’s team includes renowned MS specialists and scientists working to find a cure for MS including aggressive and progressive forms. All of this is available to you at one convenient location in the heart of Connecticut in Farmington.
The experienced team at the Multiple Sclerosis Center is dedicated to our patients and their families, focusing on personalized and comprehensive neurological care. We provide consultations for MS and neuroimmunology and second opinions initiated by patients and their families. We also partner with every relevant medical department to provide whole-patient care and collaborate with laboratories performing basic and clinical research in MS at UConn Health.
A Center for Comprehensive MS Care
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has recognized UConn Health as a Center for Comprehensive MS Care. Our knowledge and expertise in caring for people with MS and other neuroimmunological diseases have earned us designation as a comprehensive care center and a Partner in MS Care from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The honor acknowledges the UConn Health Multiple Sclerosis Center for its commitment to high-quality care and its wealth of knowledge, experience, and attention to detail in treating people living with MS. In addition, our MS center is a nationally recognized member of The Consortium of MS centers.
Known Risk Factors of MS
No one knows the cause of MS, but there are risk factors associated with an increased chance of having it. The following groups are at greater odds to receive an MS diagnosis:
- Women
- People with obesity
- People who live in a colder climate
- Caucasians
- African American women
- African American men over 50
- People with a family history of MS
- People who have been diagnosed with another autoimmune disorder
- Smokers
Multiple Sclerosis Services & Specialties
We offer MS care as unique you are, providing personalized care and attention to patients and families facing:
- Optic Neuritis
- Clinical Isolated Syndrome
- Radiological Isolated Syndrome
- Relapsing-Remitting MS
- Secondary-Progressive MS
- Primary-Progressive MS
- Orphan Mimics of MS (ORMS)
- Transverse Myelitis
- Neuromyelitis Optica
- MOG-Associated Disease
- Adult Leukoencephalopathies
- Genetic White Matter Disorders
- Neuroinflammatory Diseases
- Tumefactive MS
- Neurosarcoidosis
- Neuro-Behçet’s Disease
- Susac Syndrome
- Neuroimmunology Complications of Rheumatology Disorders
- Neuroimmunology Complications of Rheumatology and Cancer Immunotherapies
Our Services
Our top priority is helping you and your loved ones live life to the fullest. Our MS support group, patient education symposium, MS patients video library and other patient resources keep you and your family updated about important information for disease management and new advances in the fight against MS. Explore specialized services, including:
- Advanced Imaging Tools
- Education for Newly Diagnosed MS Patients
- Flexible Scheduling
- Infusion Center
- MS and Aging
- Pediatric MS and Transition to Adult Care
- Familial MS and Prevention
- Wheelchair and Spasticity Clinic
MS Center Resources
Our communities in Connecticut depend on us as a leading provider of education and health resources in the state. We are here to provide excellent resources for our patients, their families, caregivers, and communities to help them cope with, manage, and understand an MS diagnosis.
Join Our MS Support Group
The MS support group meets on the last Tuesday of every month from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., To attend, please contact Laura at lmoehringer@uchc.edu or call 860-679-4888 to request login information.
Second Opinions
Sometimes, patients and their families may need additional information and reassurance regarding their diagnosis. Getting to the right diagnosis of MS can be challenging. We see many patients referred by their primary neurologist for an expert opinion.
For a second opinion, call 860-679-4888.