Hartford HealthCare Ayer Neuroscience Institute’s MS Center

Norwich, Connecticut

Dedicated MS Practice
2 Active TrialsMedium Practice
8 MS centers statewide · Ranked #1 in Connecticut for clinical trials · #2 in Connecticut for provider count
What kind of place is this?
Comprehensive Care TeamPart of Major Health System

You’re looking at a dedicated MS center built around coordinated, specialist-led care for complex neurologic autoimmune conditions. You’ll likely appreciate the access to second opinions, diagnostic testing, support groups, and help from multiple specialties in one care network.

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Direct Doctor Access4/5
Support Services5/5
Clinical Trials & Research3/5
Insurance & Navigation Help4/5
Scheduling & Virtual Care3/5

About Hartford HealthCare Ayer Neuroscience Institute’s MS Center

This center combines MS care with neuroimmunology expertise and coordinated support from rehabilitation, psychiatry, urology, pain management, and ophthalmology specialists.

Hartford HealthCare Ayer Neuroscience Institute's MS Center serves patients with multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders, autoimmune encephalitis, myelopathy, neurosarcoidosis, and related neurologic autoimmune conditions. Care includes diagnostic testing such as MRI, lumbar puncture, blood tests, and eye exams, along with treatment planning for disease-modifying therapies, relapse care, and symptom management. Patients can also access rehabilitation services, behavioral health coordination, and referrals to other specialists when needed. The center is part of the Hartford HealthCare system.

Hartford HealthCare Ayer Neuroscience Institute's MS Center in Norwich provides specialized care for multiple sclerosis and other neuroimmunologic conditions. You'll find a team approach that includes neurologists, neuroimmunology specialists, rehabilitation support, and coordination with social work, psychiatry, urology, pain management, and eye care. It also offers support groups, classes, second opinions, and new patient intake.

Featured Care Team Members

Brian Wong, MD
Neuroimmunology
Derek Richard Smith, MD
Neurology
Mary A. Bailey, MD
Neuroimmunology
Derek Smith, MD
Active MS Prescriber

Specialized Programs

Neuroimmunology department
Classes and support groups
New patient intake
Second opinion evaluations

Services & Treatments

What They Treat
Multiple sclerosisRelapsing-remitting multiple sclerosisSecondary progressive multiple sclerosisPrimary progressive multiple sclerosisProgressive relapsing multiple sclerosisNeuromyelitis optica spectrum disordersAutoimmune encephalitisMyelopathyNeurosarcoidosisAutoimmune epilepsyOther neurologic complications of autoimmune disease
How They Treat It
Multiple sclerosis careNeuroimmunology careDiagnostic testingPatient supportSecond opinionsReferral consultationsLong-term care for neuroimmunologic diseaseRehabilitation supportBehavioral health coordinationDisease-modifying therapiesOral medicationsInjectable medicationsInfused medicationsRelapse treatmentSymptom managementPhysical therapyOccupational therapySpeech therapyRehabilitation servicesUrology consultationPsychiatry consultationPain management
Diagnostics
Comprehensive neurological examMRI imagingLumbar punctureBlood testsEye examsOphthalmology referral

Research & Clinical Trials

This center is currently involved in 2 clinical trials — ranked #1 in Connecticut for active trials

Efficacy and Safety Studies of Frexalimab (SAR441344) in Adults With Relapsing Forms of Multiple Sclerosis
Sanofi
RECRUITINGPHASE3
FrexalimabTeriflunomidePlacebo infusionPlacebo tabletMRI contrast-enhancing agentsCholestyramineActivated charcoal
Efficacy and Safety Study of Frexalimab (SAR441344) in Adults With Nonrelapsing Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Sanofi
RECRUITINGPHASE3
FrexalimabPlaceboMRI contrast-enhancing agents

Insurance & Access

Contact
1 Towne Park Plaza, Norwich, CT 06360
Insurance & Support
most commercial insurancesMedicareMedicaid
Care Coordinator
Support Groups
English

FAQs from Hartford HealthCare Ayer Neuroscience Institute’s MS Center

The center cares for multiple sclerosis, including relapsing-remitting, secondary progressive, and primary progressive forms. It also treats neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders, autoimmune encephalitis, myelopathy, neurosarcoidosis, autoimmune epilepsy, and related neurologic autoimmune conditions.

Services include multiple sclerosis care, neuroimmunology care, diagnostic testing, patient support, second opinions, referral consultations, and long-term care for neuroimmunologic disease. The team also helps coordinate rehabilitation and behavioral health care.

Yes. Diagnostic options include a comprehensive neurological exam, MRI imaging, lumbar puncture, blood tests, eye exams, and ophthalmology referral when needed.

Yes, second opinion evaluations are available. The center also offers new patient intake and referral consultations.

The center accepts most commercial insurances, Medicare, and Medicaid. If you have questions about coverage, the care team can help guide you through the process.

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