Cedars-Sinai Multiple Sclerosis Clinic

Los Angeles, California

Academic MS Center
7 Active TrialsInfusion CenterVirtual CareLarge Center
30 MS centers statewide · Ranked #4 in California for clinical trials · #2 in California for provider count
What kind of place is this?
Comprehensive Care TeamResearch FocusedInfusion On-SitePart of Major Health System

You’re visiting a large academic MS center in Los Angeles that brings neurology, eye care, rehab, and other specialties together. You’ll likely appreciate the on-site infusion services, broad testing options, and access to second opinions. You should know this is a single-location center, so it may feel less like a small neighborhood clinic and more like a busy specialty program.

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Direct Doctor Access2/5
Support Services4/5
Clinical Trials & Research5/5
Insurance & Navigation Help4/5
Scheduling & Virtual Care4/5

About Cedars-Sinai Multiple Sclerosis Clinic

This center combines an MS and neuroimmunology focus with a broad team that includes eye, rheumatology, lung, heart, and rehab specialists. It also offers an on-site infusion center and a virtual second opinion option through Cedars-Sinai.

Cedars-Sinai Multiple Sclerosis Clinic cares for people with MS and related neuroimmunology conditions, including neuromyelitis optica, transverse myelitis, autoimmune encephalitis, and neurosarcoidosis. The clinic offers testing such as MRI, spinal tap, blood work, vision testing, and evoked potentials, along with treatment options like oral medications, corticosteroids, and IV infusions. You can also access physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, pregnancy care, and specialized nursing support. As part of Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, the center brings together named MS specialists and a multidisciplinary care team.

Cedars-Sinai Multiple Sclerosis Clinic is a Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Center in Los Angeles, part of Cedars-Sinai. You can get MS evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, infusion services, rehabilitation support, and second opinions in one place. The team includes neurologists, ophthalmologists, rheumatologists, physical therapists, pulmonologists, and cardiologists, which supports care for more complex neurologic and immune-related conditions.

Featured Care Team Members

Nancy L. Sicotte, MD
Chair, Department of Neurology; Women’s Guild Distinguished Chair in Neurology; director of the Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Program
Neurology; multiple sclerosis; neuroimmunology
Marwa Kaisey, MD
MS specialist; assistant professor of Neurology
Neurology; multiple sclerosis
Omar Al-Louzi, MD
MS specialist; director of the Visual Outcomes Laboratory
Neurology; multiple sclerosis; visual outcomes
Paula V. Barreras Cortes, MD
Physician treating neurosarcoidosis
Neurology; neurosarcoidosis
Robert Arbuckle, M.D.
Active MS Prescriber

Specialized Programs

MS and Neuroimmunology Fellowship
Neurology Residency
Student Rotations
Grand Rounds
Multidisciplinary Sarcoidosis Program
Visual Outcomes Laboratory
Al-Louzi Lab

Partnerships & Referral Network

  • Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research Global Sarcoidosis Clinic Alliance

Services & Treatments

What They Treat
Clinically isolated syndromePrimary-progressive MSRadiologically isolated syndromeRelapsing-remitting MS (RRMS)Secondary-progressive MS (SPMS)Tumefactive MSNeuromyelitis opticaAutoimmune encephalitisNeurosarcoidosisNeurologic manifestations of rheumatologic diseaseParaneoplastic neuroimmune conditionsTransverse myelitis
How They Treat It
MS evaluationMS diagnosisMS treatmentNeuroimmunology careNeuro-ophthalmology evaluationsRehabilitationPhysical therapyOccupational therapySpeech therapyPregnancy careSpecialized nursing supportSecond opinion visitsInfusion servicesOral medicationsCorticosteroidsIntravenous (IV) infusionsPhysical therapyOccupational therapySpeech therapySteroid-sparing agentsMethotrexateMycophenolateAzathioprineTNF-alpha inhibitorsInfliximab
Diagnostics
Neurological examsBlood testsEvoked potential testsMRISpinal tap (lumbar puncture)Vision testsCT scanPET scanNerve conduction studySkin biopsyBiopsyOptical coherence tomography (OCT)Optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA)Noninvasive imaging techniques

Research & Clinical Trials

This center is currently involved in 7 clinical trials — ranked #4 in California for active trials

A Study to Investigate Long-term Safety and Tolerability of Tolebrutinib in Participants With Multiple Sclerosis.
Sanofi
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGPHASE3
TolebrutinibPlaceboTeriflunomide
Central Vein Sign in Multiple Sclerosis Extension Study
The Cleveland Clinic
RECRUITINGNA
MRI Contrast
Central Vein Sign: a Diagnostic Biomarker in Multiple Sclerosis
The Cleveland Clinic
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
MRI
Efficacy and Safety Study of Frexalimab (SAR441344) in Adults With Nonrelapsing Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Sanofi
RECRUITINGPHASE3
FrexalimabPlaceboMRI contrast-enhancing agents
MS-ResearchBiomarkerS
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
RECRUITING
Study of COYA 302 for the Treatment of ALS
Coya Therapeutics
RECRUITINGPHASE2
COYA 302Placebo
Traditional Versus Early Aggressive Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis Trial
Johns Hopkins University
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGNA
Natalizumab/natalizumab-sztn, Alemtuzumab, Ocrelizumab, Rituximab/rituximab-arrx/rituximab-abbs/rituximab-pvvr, Cladribine, Ofatumumab, Ublituximab-xiiy, Ocrelizumab and hyaluronidase-ocsqGlatiramer acetate, Interferons (intramuscular, subcutaneous, pegylated) Teriflunomide, Fumarates (dimethyl, diroximel, monomethyl) Fingolimod, Siponimod, Ozanimod, Ponesimod

Insurance & Access

Contact
Advanced Health Sciences Pavilion, 127 S San Vicente Blvd 6th Floor A6600, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Insurance & Support
Aids Healthcare FoundationAnthem Blue CrossBlue Shield CaliforniaCoventry/First HealthHealthSmartMultiplan, IncUnited Healthcare
Financial Counseling
Care Coordinator
Patient Portal

FAQs from Cedars-Sinai Multiple Sclerosis Clinic

The clinic treats relapsing-remitting MS, primary-progressive MS, secondary-progressive MS, clinically isolated syndrome, radiologically isolated syndrome, and tumefactive MS. It also cares for related neuroimmunology conditions such as neuromyelitis optica, autoimmune encephalitis, neurosarcoidosis, and transverse myelitis.

Yes. Cedars-Sinai Multiple Sclerosis Clinic has an on-site infusion center, so infusion care is available as part of the program.

Yes. The clinic offers second opinion visits, and Cedars-Sinai also provides a virtual second opinion option.

The clinic offers neurological exams, blood tests, MRI, spinal tap, evoked potential testing, vision tests, CT, PET, nerve conduction studies, skin biopsy, biopsy, and optical coherence tomography imaging.

The clinic accepts several major plans, including Aids Healthcare Foundation, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield California, Coventry/First Health, HealthSmart, Multiplan, Inc, and United Healthcare. Prior authorization may be needed for some visits or treatments.

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