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You are coming to a pediatric academic MS clinic where specialists focus on children and teens with neuroinflammatory conditions. You can expect a team approach with neurologists, nursing, and social work, plus support for diagnosis, second opinions, and transition to adult care.
Facility Profile
About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Pediatric MS Clinic
This clinic cares for children and teens with multiple sclerosis, optic neuritis, transverse myelitis, ADEM, neuromyelitis optica, AFM, OMAS, and related neuroinflammatory conditions. You can come for diagnosis, second opinions, ongoing care, laboratory studies, and support moving to adult care when the time is right. The team includes neurologists, nursing, and social work, with additional partnerships across ophthalmology, urology, pain management, and neuropsychiatry. It is part of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the CHOP-PENN Age-Span NeuroImmune Program.
- Appointments are scheduled by phone at 215-590-6053.
- Visits may take two to three hours.
- A social worker can help with school, disability services, equipment, insurance, and SSI/MA support.
- Insurance referrals or authorization may be required for neurology visits.
- Pre-registration is requested before your visit.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Pediatric MS Clinic is an academic center focused on multiple sclerosis and other neuroinflammatory disorders in children and teens. You can get diagnosis, second opinions, clinical care, laboratory studies, and help with transition to adult care. The team includes neurologists, nurses, and social work, and it is connected to the CHOP-PENN Age-Span NeuroImmune Program. It also supports research study participation and a fellowship program in pediatric multiple sclerosis and neuroinflammatory disorders.
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Partnerships & Referral Network
- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (portions of fellowship training)
- Ophthalmology
- Urology
- Pain management
- Neuropsychiatry
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How They Treat It
Diagnostics
Research & Clinical Trials
This center is currently involved in 6 clinical trials — ranked #2 in Pennsylvania for active trials
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|---|---|---|---|---|
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Pediatric MS Clinic Philadelphia | Academic MS Center | — | — | 2.8/5 |
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