Houston Methodist MS Program

Houston, Texas

Academic MS Center
1 Active TrialsVirtual CareLarge Center
22 MS centers statewide · Ranked #11 in Texas for clinical trials
What kind of place is this?
Comprehensive Care TeamResearch FocusedPart of Major Health System

You’re stepping into a large academic MS program built around specialist care and coordinated support. You’ll likely appreciate the mix of neurology, therapy, neuropsychology, and rehabilitation services, plus virtual visits for some neurology providers. If you prefer a smaller, single-doctor clinic feel, this is a bigger health-system setting with a more structured care experience.

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Direct Doctor Access1/5
Support Services5/5
Clinical Trials & Research4/5
Insurance & Navigation Help4/5
Scheduling & Virtual Care4/5

About Houston Methodist MS Program

This center combines MS care with a broad neuroimmunology focus, treating conditions like neuromyelitis optica, MOG antibody associated disorder, and autoimmune encephalopathy. It also pairs medical treatment with rehabilitation and mobility support, including therapy services and guidance on assistive devices.

Houston Methodist MS Program treats multiple sclerosis, including relapsing-remitting and primary-progressive MS, along with related conditions such as neuromyelitis optica, MOG antibody associated disorder, optic neuritis, and transverse myelitis. The team offers diagnosis, medication management, rehabilitation, and therapy services such as physical, occupational, speech, and cognitive therapy. You can also get help with mobility aids and assistive devices, plus support from neuropsychology and counseling services. This is a single-location academic center within a major Houston health system, with virtual care available for some neurology visits and second opinions offered.

Houston Methodist MS Program is an academic multiple sclerosis center in Houston that cares for people with MS and other neuroimmunology conditions. You’ll be seen by a multidisciplinary team that can support diagnosis, medication management, rehabilitation, and therapy services in one place. The program is part of Houston Methodist Neurological Institute and Houston Methodist Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology, with ties to Houston Methodist Weill Cornell Medical College.

Featured Care Team Members

Abdul R. Alchaki, MD
Director, Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Clinic
Neurology; Multiple sclerosis and neuroimmunology

Specialized Programs

Multidisciplinary MS care
MS rehabilitation
Movement Disorders Clinic neurorehabilitation
Assistive devices and mobility aids guidance

Services & Treatments

What They Treat
Multiple sclerosisRelapsing-remitting multiple sclerosisPrimary-progressive multiple sclerosisNeuromyelitis opticaMOG antibody associated disorderOptic neuritisAutoimmune encephalopathyMyelopathyNeurosarcoidosisParaneoplastic diseasesSusac syndromeTransverse myelitis
How They Treat It
MS diagnosisMS treatmentMS rehabilitationMedication managementPhysical therapyOccupational therapySpeech therapyCognitive therapyNeuropsychological careAssistive device and mobility aid guidanceClinical trial accessPatient resourcesDisease-modifying therapies (DMTs)Injectable medicationsOral medicationsInfusion medicationsCorticosteroidsMethylprednisoloneIV immunoglobulin therapyPlasma exchangeInterferon betaGlatiramer acetateOfatumumabCladribineDimethyl fumarateDiroximel fumarateFingolimodMonomethyl fumarateOzanimodPonesimodSiponimodTeriflunomideAlemtuzumabMitoxantroneNatalizumabOcrelizumabPhysical therapyOccupational therapySpeech-language therapyCounseling
Diagnostics
Genetic testingMRISpinal tapPhysical examinationNeurological examination

Research & Clinical Trials

This center is currently involved in 1 clinical trial

Study of COYA 302 for the Treatment of ALS
Coya Therapeutics
RECRUITINGPHASE2
COYA 302Placebo

Insurance & Access

Contact
6560 Fannin St Scurlock Tower 8th Floor, Houston, TX 77030
Insurance & Support
AetnaBlue Cross and Blue Shield of TexasCignaHumanaMedicareMedicaidUnitedHealthcareWellMedMolinaTRS-CareTRS-ActiveCare
Support Groups

FAQs from Houston Methodist MS Program

The program treats multiple sclerosis, including relapsing-remitting and primary-progressive MS. It also cares for related conditions such as neuromyelitis optica, MOG antibody associated disorder, optic neuritis, transverse myelitis, and autoimmune encephalopathy.

Treatment options include disease-modifying therapies, injectable medicines, oral medicines, infusion medications, corticosteroids, IV immunoglobulin therapy, and plasma exchange. The team also offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, and counseling.

Yes. Rehabilitation services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, cognitive therapy, neuropsychological care, and help with assistive devices and mobility aids.

Yes, second opinions are available, and virtual care is available for some Houston Methodist neurology providers. If you are interested in a video visit, you can ask when scheduling.

You can call 713.790.3333 or request an appointment online. The program also accepts a wide range of insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid.

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