Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Pediatric MS Clinic

Memphis, Tennessee

Academic MS Center
2 Active TrialsVirtual CareMedium Practice
8 MS centers statewide · Ranked #5 in Tennessee for clinical trials
What kind of place is this?
Comprehensive Care TeamPart of Major Health SystemVirtual Care Available

You're in a pediatric hospital-based MS and neuroimmunology clinic where care is centered on children, teens, and families. You'll likely appreciate the broad team support, second-opinion visits, and help with school, home, and symptom needs.

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Direct Doctor Access2/5
Support Services5/5
Clinical Trials & Research2/5
Insurance & Navigation Help2/5
Scheduling & Virtual Care3/5

About Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Pediatric MS Clinic

This is a dedicated pediatric MS and neuroimmunology clinic, so your child’s care is focused on conditions that affect the nervous system and immune system. The team also brings in neuropsychology, social work, neuro-ophthalmology, and neuroradiology support under one care setting.

This clinic provides comprehensive care for children and adolescents with multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica, anti-MOG antibody disease, optic neuritis, and other neuroimmune conditions. You can come in for clinic visits, second opinions, relapse treatment, disease-modifying therapy management, and help with symptoms. The team also supports school and home needs, which can be especially helpful for families balancing treatment and daily life. Virtual care is available, and the clinic is part of a larger children’s hospital and academic health system.

Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Pediatric MS Clinic is a pediatric multiple sclerosis and neuroimmunology clinic in Memphis that cares for children and teens with MS and related neuroimmune conditions. You are seen by a multidisciplinary team with support from pediatric neurology, neuropsychology, social work, neuro-ophthalmology, and neuroradiology. The clinic is connected to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, and The University of Tennessee Health Science Center. The Neuroscience Institute has received recognition from U.S. News and World Report.

Featured Care Team Members

Namrata Shah, MD
General pediatric neurology, neuromuscular disorders, multiple sclerosis and demyelinating disorders
Mari Rivas-Coppola, MD
Epilepsy, general neurology, headaches, multiple sclerosis, developmental delays and tuberous sclerosis

Specialized Programs

Pediatric MS and neuroimmunology clinic

Partnerships & Referral Network

  • International Pediatric MS Study Group

Services & Treatments

What They Treat
Multiple sclerosisNeuromyelitis opticaNeuromyelitis optica spectrum disorderAnti-MOG antibody diseaseOptic neuritisAcute transverse myelitisClinically isolated syndromeAutoimmune encephalitisCentral nervous system vasculitisHashimoto's encephalopathyDemyelinating disordersNeuroimmune diseases
How They Treat It
Comprehensive care for pediatric multiple sclerosis and neuroimmunologyClinic visitsSecond opinionsRelapse treatmentDisease-modifying therapy managementSymptom managementSchool and home supportNeuropsychology supportSocial work supportNeuro-ophthalmology supportNeuroradiology supportSteroidsPlasma exchangeDisease-modifying therapiesMedication for symptom managementHealthy lifestyle changes
Diagnostics
MRINeuroimagingFurther testing as needed for diagnosis

Research & Clinical Trials

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

A Study to Investigate Behavioral and Other Co-Occurring Outcomes With Epidiolex as Add-On Therapy in Participants Aged 1 to 65 Years of Age With Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGPHASE4
Cannabidiol Oral Solution [Epidiolex]
TSC Biosample Repository and Natural History Database
National Tuberous Sclerosis Association
RECRUITING
PhlebotomyBuccal (cheek) swabGenetic TestingTissue donation after routine clinical procedure

Insurance & Access

Contact
848 Adams Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103
Insurance & Support
English

FAQs from Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Pediatric MS Clinic

The clinic cares for multiple sclerosis and a wide range of related neuroimmune conditions, including neuromyelitis optica, anti-MOG antibody disease, optic neuritis, acute transverse myelitis, autoimmune encephalitis, and central nervous system vasculitis.

Yes. Second opinions are part of the clinic's services, and the team can help review a diagnosis and treatment plan.

The clinic offers school and home support, along with help from neuropsychology, social work, neuro-ophthalmology, and neuroradiology. That can make care easier to coordinate across medical and everyday needs.

Yes, virtual care is available. This can be helpful for follow-up needs and selected visits when an in-person appointment is not required.

You can call 901-287-PEDS to schedule an appointment. Calls for scheduling are handled through Le Bonheur Connect.

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