Multiple Sclerosis Center at Holy Name Medical Center

Teaneck, New Jersey

Dedicated MS Practice
6 Active TrialsInfusion CenterEst. 1985Medium Practice
11 MS centers statewide · Ranked #2 in New Jersey for clinical trials
What kind of place is this?
Comprehensive Care TeamResearch FocusedInfusion On-Site

You'll find a dedicated MS practice with a long history, a multidisciplinary team, and a strong focus on practical support. You may appreciate having infusion care, diagnostic testing, rehabilitation, and support services available through one center.

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Direct Doctor Access4/5
Support Services5/5
Clinical Trials & Research4/5
Insurance & Navigation Help2/5
Scheduling & Virtual Care2/5

About Multiple Sclerosis Center at Holy Name Medical Center

Holy Name's MS Center combines on-site infusion care, same-day testing, and a broad rehabilitation and support program under one MS-focused team.

This MS center cares for people with multiple sclerosis and related conditions such as optic neuritis, neuromyelitis optica, and MOG-antibody syndrome. You can get diagnostic testing, infusion therapy, MRI, vestibular therapy, Botox, and specialty evaluations in one place. The center also supports you with patient and family groups, social services, education, and an MS group exercise class. Its work includes partnerships with academic and rehabilitation institutions, along with clinical research studies and access to MS treatment options such as Ocrevus, Zeposia, Ponvory, and BTK inhibitors.

The Multiple Sclerosis Center at Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck has cared for people with MS since 1985. It is part of Holy Name Medical Center, with a long history of MS-focused care in Bergen County. You have access to a multidisciplinary team, on-site infusion services, and same-day diagnostic testing and results. The center also offers support groups, education, and rehabilitation-based services to help you manage day to day life with MS.

Featured Care Team Members

MaryAnn Picone, MD
Medical Director of the MS Center
Neurology / Multiple Sclerosis
Asya Wallach, MD
Neurology / Multiple Sclerosis
Dana Jones
Nurse Practitioner

Specialized Programs

Multiple sclerosis rehabilitation
Infusion suite
Wheelchair assessment clinic
Orthotic clinic
Psychosocial services
Support groups
MS group exercise class
Cognitive therapy and counseling

Partnerships & Referral Network

  • University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – New Jersey Medical School (MS patient access and clinical trials)
  • Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation (MS patient access and clinical trials)
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine (MS patient access and clinical trials)
  • Hospital for Special Surgery (study evaluating foot structure, gait and posture changes in MS patients)

Services & Treatments

What They Treat
Multiple sclerosisRelapsing MSPrimary progressive MSSecondary progressive MSOptic neuritisNeuromyelitis opticaMOG-antibody syndrome
How They Treat It
Same-day diagnostic testing and resultsNeurologic testingInfusion servicesMRIVestibular therapyBladder and kidney ultrasoundBotox treatmentOrthotic clinicNeuropsychological testingEye examsBone density examsWheelchair assessment clinicReferrals to specialty physiciansPatient and family support groupsSocial servicesEducation and resource materialsMS group exercise classClinical research studiesNeuropsychological evaluationCognitive therapy and counselingOcrevusZeposiaPonvoryBTK inhibitorsBotoxInfusion therapyRehabilitative therapyCognitive therapyCounseling
Diagnostics
MRIEEGEMGNeuropsychological testingBladder and kidney ultrasoundEye examsBone density exams

Research & Clinical Trials

This center is currently involved in 6 clinical trials — ranked #2 in New Jersey for active trials

A Rollover Study to Evaluate the Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Ocrelizumab In Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Hoffmann-La Roche
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGPHASE3
Ocrelizumab
A Study of Obexelimab in Patients With Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (MoonStone)
Zenas BioPharma (USA), LLC
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGPHASE2
ObexelimabPlacebo
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Fenebrutinib Compared With Ocrelizumab in Adult Participants With Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Hoffmann-La Roche
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGPHASE3
FenebrutinibOcrelizumabPlacebo matched to ocrelizumabPlacebo matched to fenebrutinib
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Fenebrutinib Compared With Teriflunomide in Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)
Hoffmann-La Roche
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGPHASE3
FenebrutinibTeriflunomidePlacebo
Efficacy and Safety Study of Frexalimab (SAR441344) in Adults With Nonrelapsing Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Sanofi
RECRUITINGPHASE3
FrexalimabPlaceboMRI contrast-enhancing agents
Efficacy and Safety of Remibrutinib After Switching From Ocrelizumab in Participants Living With Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis.
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
RECRUITINGPHASE3
Remibrutinib oral treatmentOcrelizumab

Insurance & Access

Contact
718 Teaneck Rd, Teaneck, NJ 07666-4245
Insurance & Support
Support Groups

FAQs from Multiple Sclerosis Center at Holy Name Medical Center

You can receive infusion therapy, Botox treatment, MRI-guided care, and rehabilitative therapies here. The center also mentions MS medications and treatment options such as Ocrevus, Zeposia, Ponvory, and BTK inhibitors.

Yes. The center offers same-day diagnostic testing and results, along with neurologic testing, MRI, EEG, EMG, eye exams, bone density exams, and other evaluations.

You have access to patient and family support groups, social services, education and resource materials, cognitive therapy and counseling, and an MS group exercise class.

The team includes MS neurologists, a nurse practitioner, a clinical psychologist, infusion nurses, a pharmacist, social services, and rehabilitation specialists. MaryAnn Picone, MD serves as Medical Director.

Yes. The center also treats optic neuritis, neuromyelitis optica, and MOG-antibody syndrome.

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