Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

Academic MS Center
Infusion CenterLarge Center
13 MS centers statewide
What kind of place is this?
Comprehensive Care TeamResearch FocusedPart of Major Health System

You’re in a pediatric academic medical center focused on neuroimmunology, with care built around children who need both MS treatment and related specialist support. You’ll likely appreciate the broad team, on-site testing and infusion services, and English or Spanish language access. You may want to plan ahead for an in-person visit, since this center does not offer virtual care.

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Direct Doctor Access2/5
Support Services5/5
Clinical Trials & Research4/5
Insurance & Navigation Help3/5
Scheduling & Virtual Care4/5

About Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

This center combines a pediatric Neuroimmunology Clinic with a large multidisciplinary team and on-site infusion, imaging, and rehabilitation services. It is also affiliated with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and recognized nationally for pediatric neurology and neurosurgery.

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides diagnosis and management for pediatric multiple sclerosis, including RRMS, PPMS, and SPMS. The team also treats related neuroimmune conditions such as MOGAD, ADEM, transverse myelitis, autoimmune encephalitis, and NMDA encephalitis. Children can access testing and treatment services in one setting, including MRI, lumbar puncture, infusion therapy, and rehabilitation. If needed, the hospital can also connect you with inpatient rehabilitation through Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is a pediatric academic medical center with a dedicated Neuroimmunology Clinic for children and teens with MS and related conditions. Your care can include neurology visits, MRI, lumbar puncture, infusion services, rehabilitation, and support from a broad team that may include therapists, ophthalmologists, psychologists, dietitians, and rehabilitation specialists. The hospital is affiliated with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and has earned high national recognition in pediatric care. You can also get care in English or Spanish.

Featured Care Team Members

Kavita Thakkar, MD
Attending Physician, Neurology (Clinical Neuroimmunology)
Clinical Neuroimmunology
Jennifer P. Rubin, MD
Attending Physician, Neurology
Neurology
Sam Asofsky, MSN, RN, CPN
Registered Nurse, Neurology
Neurology
Leon G. Epstein, MD
Division Head, Neurology
Child Neurology

Specialized Programs

Neuroimmunology Clinic
Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis care
Rehabilitative services
Orthotics and prosthetics
Pediatric neuropsychology
Clinical nutrition
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab inpatient rehabilitation
MRI Try Without Anesthesia Program

Partnerships & Referral Network

  • Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (inpatient rehabilitation)

Services & Treatments

What They Treat
Pediatric multiple sclerosisRelapsing-remitting MS (RRMS)Primary progressive MS (PPMS)Secondary progressive MS (SPMS)Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody Disease (MOGAD)Opsoclonus Myoclonus Ataxia SyndromeAutoimmune encephalitisNMDA encephalitisTransverse myelitisAcute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM)Central nervous system vasculitisEncephalitis
How They Treat It
Online appointment schedulingDiagnosis and management of pediatric multiple sclerosisNeurology care for neuroimmune conditionsInfusion center servicesRehabilitative servicesOrthotic servicesSpeech therapyClinical nutrition servicesVision servicesInpatient rehabilitationNeuropsychological testingMRI imagingLumbar punctureDisease-modifying therapies (DMT)Oral medicationsInjectable medicationsIV medicationsSteroid medicationsTherapeutic plasma exchange (plasmapheresis)Vitamin D supplementsPhysical therapyOccupational therapyOrthotic treatmentSpeech therapyInpatient rehabilitation
Diagnostics
Blood testsBrain MRISpinal cord MRILumbar puncture (spinal tap)Visual screeningsEye examsEEGCT scans

Research & Clinical Trials

Insurance & Access

Contact
225 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Insurance & Support
Patient Portal
English, Spanish

FAQs from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

The Neuroimmunology Clinic offers diagnosis and management for pediatric multiple sclerosis, including relapsing-remitting, primary progressive, and secondary progressive MS. Care also extends to related neuroimmune conditions such as MOGAD, ADEM, transverse myelitis, and autoimmune encephalitis.

Yes. Diagnostic services include brain MRI, spinal cord MRI, lumbar puncture, blood tests, visual screenings, eye exams, EEG, and CT scans.

Yes. Treatment options include disease-modifying therapies, oral, injectable, IV, and steroid medications, as well as therapeutic plasma exchange and vitamin D supplements. The hospital also has an infusion center.

The center offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, orthotic services, and inpatient rehabilitation. It also has neuropsychological testing, clinical nutrition, and vision services.

Your child’s care may involve neurologists, immunologists, therapists, orthotists, ophthalmologists, psychologists, neuropsychiatrists, dietitians, rehabilitation specialists, and Child Life Specialists. The program is designed to bring multiple pediatric experts together around your child’s needs.

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