Lourie Center for Pediatric MS

East Setauket, New York

Academic MS Center
Large Center
25 MS centers statewide
What kind of place is this?
Comprehensive Care TeamResearch FocusedPart of Major Health System

You are coming to a pediatric MS center with a true team approach, where specialists work together around your child's needs. You can expect detailed evaluation, school support, and care that fits an academic medical setting.

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Direct Doctor Access2/5
Support Services5/5
Clinical Trials & Research4/5
Insurance & Navigation Help3/5
Scheduling & Virtual Care2/5

About Lourie Center for Pediatric MS

This center was the first multidisciplinary program in the U.S. dedicated to pediatric multiple sclerosis, reflecting its focused expertise for children and teens.

The Lourie Center for Pediatric MS serves children and adolescents with pediatric multiple sclerosis, relapsing-remitting MS, optic neuritis, and other pediatric-onset demyelinating conditions. Patients can receive a broad evaluation that may include neurological, neuropsychological, psychological, ophthalmology, imaging, and lab testing, along with care coordination and school consultation. The center is part of Stony Brook's academic medical network and is known for being the first multidisciplinary center in the U.S. devoted to pediatric MS. Families can also ask about Teen Adventure Camp and support for the transition to adult MS care.

The Lourie Center for Pediatric MS in East Setauket is a specialized care team for children and teens with multiple sclerosis and related demyelinating conditions. It is part of Stony Brook University and Stony Brook University Medical Center. Families come here for multidisciplinary care that brings together neurology, neuropsychology, psychology, radiology, ophthalmology, and other specialties. The center also offers Spanish-language information and support for school and transition planning.

Featured Care Team Members

Lauren B. Krupp, M.D.
Program Director
Neurologist / MS specialist
Anita L. Belman, M.D.
Program Co-Director
Pediatric Neurologist
Leigh Charvet, PhD
Director of Research
Neuropsychology
Maria Milazzo, RN, MS, PNP-C
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Pediatric MS care
Robert Peyster, MD
Radiology
Thomas Preston, PhD
Neuropsychology
Dorothy Reynolds, MD
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Patrick Sibony, MD
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Mary Squillace, OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapy
Deborah Weisbrot, MD
Psychiatry

Specialized Programs

Pediatric MS program
Teen Adventure Camp
Pediatric MS Centers of Excellence
Transition to adult MS care
Research participation

Partnerships & Referral Network

  • Stony Brook University Medical Center
  • Stony Brook Long Island Children's Hospital
  • Stony Brook University Neurosciences Institute

Services & Treatments

What They Treat
pediatric multiple sclerosismultiple sclerosisrelapsing-remitting MSpediatric-onset demyelinating diseaseoptic neuritis
How They Treat It
Comprehensive multidisciplinary clinical evaluationNeurological assessmentNeuropsychological evaluationPsychological assessmentPsychological supportPediatric neurology nurse practitioner assessmentCase managementConsultation with patient physicianConsultation with school systemResearch participationAccess to the most current medicationsIndividual case managementPsychological supportTransition to adult MS careAssistance with school and academic concernsCognitive remediationIV steroidsIVIGplasmapheresisdisease-modifying therapies
Diagnostics
MRI scanning at 1.5TMRI scanning at 3TMagnetic transfer imagingMagnetic resonance spectroscopyDiffusion tensor imagingPET scanComprehensive neurological assessmentNeuropsychological evaluationPsychological assessmentOphthalmology examsRadiology examsSpinal tapEvoked potential testsBlood work

Research & Clinical Trials

Insurance & Access

Contact
181 N Belle Meade Road Suite 6, East Setauket, NY 11733
Insurance & Support
Care Coordinator
Spanish, English

FAQs from Lourie Center for Pediatric MS

The center cares for pediatric multiple sclerosis, relapsing-remitting MS, optic neuritis, and other pediatric-onset demyelinating disease. It also supports children and teens living with MS.

Your child may receive a comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluation, which can include neurological, neuropsychological, psychological, ophthalmology, radiology, and lab testing. The team also includes a pediatric neurology nurse practitioner.

Yes. The center offers consultation with the patient’s school system and assistance with academic concerns. This can be especially helpful for children and teens managing symptoms at school.

The team includes specialists in neurology, pediatric neurology, neuropsychology, psychiatry, neuroradiology, ophthalmology, neuro-ophthalmology, and occupational therapy. Named providers include Dr. Lauren B. Krupp, Dr. Anita L. Belman, and Maria Milazzo, RN, MS, PNP-C.

You can call 631-444-7802 to ask about appointments. The center is located in East Setauket, NY.

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