Duke Neurological Disorders Clinic

Durham, North Carolina

Academic MS Center
4 Active TrialsLarge Center
11 MS centers statewide · Ranked #4 in North Carolina for clinical trials · #3 in North Carolina for provider count
What kind of place is this?
Comprehensive Care TeamResearch FocusedPart of Major Health System

You are choosing an academic MS center with a broad care team and a strong focus on coordinated, specialty-driven treatment. You can expect access to neurologists, rehabilitation therapies, medication support, and patient education that help you manage MS from several angles.

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Direct Doctor Access2/5
Support Services5/5
Clinical Trials & Research4/5
Insurance & Navigation Help4/5
Scheduling & Virtual Care3/5

About Duke Neurological Disorders Clinic

This clinic stands out for its combination of academic expertise, multidisciplinary MS care, and special attention to pregnancy planning for people with MS.

Duke Neurological Disorders Clinic cares for people with multiple sclerosis and other neurological disorders, with a strong focus on diagnosis, medication management, and symptom support. You can access services such as MRI-based evaluation, blood tests, spinal fluid analysis, and therapies like physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The clinic also provides pregnancy counseling for MS, which can be especially helpful if you are planning a family. This is a large academic center with a broad care team and support resources, including patient education and support groups.

Duke Neurological Disorders Clinic in Durham is an academic MS center that provides care through Duke Health and Duke University Hospital. You can expect an experienced, multidisciplinary team that includes neurologists, rehabilitation specialists, therapists, and a clinical pharmacist to support different parts of your care. It also offers pregnancy counseling for people with MS, along with support groups and patient education.

Featured Care Team Members

Christopher P. Eckstein, MD
Neurologist; Associate Professor of Neurology; Division Chief, Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis and neuroimmunology
Suma Shah, MD
Neurologist
Multiple sclerosis and pregnancy
Mark Skeen, MD
Neurologist
Multiple sclerosis
Christopher Eckstein, MD
Active MS Prescriber
Fletcher Hartsell, MD, MPH
Active MS Prescriber

Specialized Programs

Neurological rehabilitation
MS and pregnancy counseling
Comprehensive care for multiple sclerosis

Partnerships & Referral Network

  • Duke Raleigh Outpatient Rehabilitation
  • Duke Fertility Center

Services & Treatments

What They Treat
Multiple sclerosisPregnancy-related MS managementNeurological disorders
How They Treat It
MS diagnosis and evaluationMS medication managementTherapy-based MS symptom managementNeurological rehabilitationPhysical therapyOccupational therapySpeech therapySpecialized clinical pharmacist medication supportPregnancy counseling for people with MSDisease-modifying medicationsHigh-dose corticosteroidsInjectionsPillsInfusionsPhysical therapySpeech therapyCognitive therapyOccupational therapy
Diagnostics
Medical historyNeurological examinationMRIEvoked potentialsBlood testsSpinal fluid analysisLumbar puncture

Research & Clinical Trials

This center is currently involved in 4 clinical trials — ranked #4 in North Carolina for active trials

Best Available Therapy Versus Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant for Multiple Sclerosis (BEAT-MS)
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
RECRUITINGPHASE3
Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationBest Available Therapy (BAT)
Effects of Stimulation Patterns of Deep Brain Stimulation
Duke University
ENROLLING BY INVITATIONNA
Therapeutic Stimulation PatternsSymptogenic Stimulation Patterns
Evaluation of MN-166 (Ibudilast) for 12 Months Followed by an Open-label Extension for 6 Months in Patients With ALS
MediciNova
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGPHASE2, PHASE3
MN-166placebo
Retinal Imaging in Neurodegenerative Disease
Duke University
RECRUITING
Retinal and Choroidal Imaging

Insurance & Access

Contact
Duke Clinic 1L - Dept of Neurology, 40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Insurance & Support
AetnaAmbetter of North CarolinaBlue Cross Blue Shield of NCCignaDuke Employee PlansExperience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO) PlanGateway Health AllianceHealthgramHumanaMedCostMedicare FirstNC MedicaidTRICAREUnited Healthcare
Patient Portal
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FAQs from Duke Neurological Disorders Clinic

New patient appointments are available by phone at 855-855-6484. Returning patients can schedule through My Duke Health (MyChart).

Yes. The clinic offers pregnancy counseling for people with MS and coordinates care related to pregnancy planning and monitoring.

The clinic provides medication management, high-dose corticosteroids, injections, pills, and infusions, along with physical, occupational, speech, and cognitive therapy.

Evaluation can include a medical history, neurological exam, MRI, evoked potentials, blood tests, spinal fluid analysis, and lumbar puncture.

Yes. You can access support groups, patient education programs, and psychological support services. A specialized clinical pharmacist is also part of the care team.

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