Center for Neurosciences

Tucson, Arizona

Dedicated MS Practice
2 Active TrialsMedium Practice
10 MS centers statewide · Ranked #5 in Arizona for clinical trials · #3 in Arizona for provider count
What kind of place is this?
One Doctor Relationship

You’ll find a dedicated MS practice in Tucson where the adult neurologist focuses on personalized care and symptom support. You may appreciate the Spanish-language availability and the extra encouragement of an MS support group. You should also know this is a single-location practice, so care is centered locally rather than spread across many sites.

Facility Profile
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Direct Doctor Access4/5
Support Services3/5
Clinical Trials & Research3/5
Insurance & Navigation Help1/5
Scheduling & Virtual Care2/5

About Center for Neurosciences

This center combines MS care with an active patient support group and Spanish-language support, which can make the experience feel more personal and connected. Care is provided by adult neurologists in a single Tucson location.

Center for Neurosciences treats multiple sclerosis with a mix of medical care, symptom management, and personalized planning. Patients can connect with an adult neurologist and arrange appointments by phone. The center also offers an MS Support Group, and its Spanish-language availability can help make care more accessible. It is a single-location practice in Tucson, with a community specialty care partnership that expands local coordination.

Center for Neurosciences is a dedicated MS practice in Tucson that offers comprehensive care, individualized treatment planning, and symptom management. You’ll be cared for by an adult neurologist, Francisco Valdivia, MD, CNS, with the team supporting people through flare-up treatment and medication management. The center stands out for its Spanish-language support and its active MS support group, which can add another layer of encouragement alongside your medical care.

Featured Care Team Members

Francisco Valdivia, MD, CNS
adult neurologist
Adult Neurology
Anwar Badruddoja, M.D.
Active MS Prescriber
W Noland, MD
Active MS Prescriber
Francisco Valdivia, MD
Active MS Prescriber

Specialized Programs

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
Parkinson’s Support Group

Partnerships & Referral Network

  • Tucson Ear, Nose & Throat (community specialty care partnership)

Services & Treatments

What They Treat
multiple sclerosis
How They Treat It
comprehensive MS carecollaborative careindividualized treatment planningsymptom managementsupport groupsmedicationstreatment for flare-upssymptom management

Research & Clinical Trials

This center is currently involved in 2 clinical trials — ranked #5 in Arizona for active trials

A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Remibrutinib in Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
RECRUITINGPHASE3
Remibrutinib (blinded)PlaceboRemibrutinib (Open label)
Efficacy and Safety of Remibrutinib Compared to Teriflunomide in Participants With Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGPHASE3
RemibrutinibTeriflunomide

Insurance & Access

Contact
2450 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ 85718
Insurance & Support
Support Groups
Spanish

FAQs from Center for Neurosciences

Your care is handled by an adult neurologist, Francisco Valdivia, MD, CNS, who is the listed MS neurologist for this center.

Yes. The Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. You do not need to be a Center for Neurosciences patient to participate.

Yes. Spanish-language support is available, which can help make visits and communication easier for many patients.

Appointments are scheduled by phone at (520) 201-4187.

The center offers comprehensive MS care, collaborative care, individualized treatment planning, symptom management, medications, and treatment for flare-ups.

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