What kind of place is this?
You’ll find an academic MS center built around coordinated care for multiple sclerosis and related neuroimmunology conditions. You can expect access to specialists, therapy services, imaging, lab testing, and virtual visits that support long-term follow-up. As a large academic center, your care may involve multiple teams and appointments to coordinate.
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About Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases
Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases cares for people with multiple sclerosis and many related neuroimmunological disorders, including optic neuritis, transverse myelitis, neuromyelitis optica, and autoimmune encephalitis. You can access medical care alongside rehabilitation, therapy services, nutrition, social work, neuropsychology, psychiatry, neurosurgery, imaging, and outpatient lab testing. The center is part of UF Health and the University of Florida College of Medicine, giving you access to an academic medical setting. Telehealth visits and a patient portal add convenience for ongoing follow-up.
- Telehealth visits are available for added convenience.
- A patient portal helps you manage parts of your care online.
- Care is supported by neurology, rehabilitation, nutrition, social work, and mental health specialists.
- Spanish, German, and Portuguese language support is available.
- Patient advocates can help serve as liaisons between you and the care team.
Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases is an academic MS and neuroimmunology center in Gainesville, part of UF Health and the University of Florida College of Medicine. You can get care for multiple sclerosis and a wide range of related autoimmune neurologic conditions, along with testing, rehabilitation, and mental health support. The center also offers virtual care, a patient portal, and multidisciplinary services that help bring many parts of care together in one place. Three named neurologists focus on multiple sclerosis and neuroimmunology, supported by a larger care team.
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- UF Health Rehab Center – Fixel Institute
- UF Health Neurodiagnostic Center
- UF Health Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation – Neuromedicine Hospital
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Compare Florida MS Centers
| Center | Type | Infusion | Virtual | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases Gainesville | Academic MS Center | — | ✓ | 3.8/5 |
Memorial Regional Hospital MS Center Hollywood | Dedicated MS Practice | — | — | 3.4/5 |
| Dedicated MS Practice | — | — | 3.4/5 | |
| Community Hospital Program | — | — | 3.2/5 | |
| Academic MS Center | — | — | 2.8/5 | |
| Community Hospital Program | — | — | 2.4/5 |
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