North Texas Institute of Neurology and Headache

Plano, Texas

Regional Neurology Group
4 Active TrialsInfusion CenterMedium Practice
22 MS centers statewide · Ranked #7 in Texas for clinical trials
What kind of place is this?
Comprehensive Care TeamResearch FocusedInfusion On-Site

You’ll find a regional neurology practice in Plano that brings together MS care, headache treatment, and rheumatology support. You can expect access to a multi-provider team, in-house imaging and testing, and supervised infusion care. As a busy multi-specialty practice, you may need to coordinate your visits across several areas of care.

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About North Texas Institute of Neurology and Headache

This center combines MS and neuroimmunology care with headache medicine, rheumatology, and internal medicine in a single regional practice. It also has a dedicated MS research director and on-site infusion supervision, which sets it apart for patients who want both treatment and research access in one setting.

North Texas Institute of Neurology and Headache provides multiple sclerosis care alongside a wide range of neurology and rheumatology services. The team treats MS, headaches, migraine, neuropathy, sleep disorders, and several autoimmune conditions, giving patients access to multiple specialties under one roof. You can also receive diagnostic testing such as MRI, CT, nerve conduction studies, and neurocognitive screening. A notable strength is its on-site infusion model and active MS research leadership.

North Texas Institute of Neurology and Headache in Plano offers MS care within a broader neurology practice that also includes headache medicine, neuroimmunology, rheumatology, and internal medicine. You’ll find a team of eight named providers, including Annette F. Okai, M.D., who serves as Director of Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis Research. The center also offers in-house testing and on-site infusion supervision, which can make it easier to get several parts of care in one place.

Featured Care Team Members

Brian D. Sorin, M.D.
headache medicine, neurology
Karen Mae Bontia, M.D.
neurology, neuromuscular medicine, headache medicine
Elaine C. Timm, M.D.
headache medicine, family medicine
Annette F. Okai, M.D.
Director of Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis Research
multiple sclerosis, neuroimmunology
Varuni Rao, D.O.
rheumatology
Amanda El-Hag, D.O.
internal medicine
Sara Freeman, MMS, PA-C
headache and sleep disorder neurology
Tony Le, PA-C
general neurology, headache management

Specialized Programs

multiple sclerosis research
neuroimmunology
headache medicine
sleep medicine

Services & Treatments

What They Treat
multiple sclerosisheadachesmigrainecervical dystoniadystonic neck painneuromuscular diseasesperipheral neuropathymyasthenia gravismyopathyspasticitychronic migrainecervicogenic headachefacial painmedication overuse headacheattention deficit disorderpost-concussion syndromememory concernssleep disordersautoimmune disordersrheumatoid arthritispsoriatic arthritisankylosing spondylitisinflammatory bowel disease-associated arthritiscrystal-induced arthropathieslupusmyositis
How They Treat It
headache evaluation and treatmentneurology carerheumatology careneuroimmunology caremultiple sclerosis careneurodiagnostic testingnerve conduction studiesneurocognitive screeninginfusion supervisiontrigger point injectionsnerve blocksbotulinum toxin injectionsfluoroscopic-guided lumbar punctureBotoxXeominDaxxifyDysportnerve blocksfluoroscopic-guided lumbar puncturetrigger point injectionsmedicinesphysical therapyinfusion treatments
Diagnostics
in-house MRICT scannerve conduction studiesneurocognitive screening

Research & Clinical Trials

This center is currently involved in 4 clinical trials

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 Teriflunomide in Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)
Hoffmann-La Roche
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGPHASE3
FenebrutinibTeriflunomidePlacebo
Efficacy and Safety Studies of Frexalimab (SAR441344) in Adults With Relapsing Forms of Multiple Sclerosis
Sanofi
RECRUITINGPHASE3
FrexalimabTeriflunomidePlacebo infusionPlacebo tabletMRI contrast-enhancing agentsCholestyramineActivated charcoal
Efficacy and Safety Study of Frexalimab (SAR441344) in Adults With Nonrelapsing Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Sanofi
RECRUITINGPHASE3
FrexalimabPlaceboMRI contrast-enhancing agents

Insurance & Access

Contact
6201 Dallas Pkwy Suite 100, Plano, TX 75024
Insurance & Support

FAQs from North Texas Institute of Neurology and Headache

Yes. Multiple sclerosis is one of the conditions treated at this Plano practice, and the team also includes neuroimmunology expertise. Annette F. Okai, M.D., serves as Director of Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis Research.

You can receive multiple sclerosis care along with infusion supervision, neurodiagnostic testing, and fluoroscopic-guided lumbar puncture. The practice also offers in-house MRI, CT scan, nerve conduction studies, and neurocognitive screening.

Yes. The practice has an on-site infusion center, and infusion treatments are supervised in the office. This can be helpful if you need ongoing treatment in a monitored setting.

Annette F. Okai, M.D., leads neuroimmunology and multiple sclerosis research. The team also includes neurologists, rheumatology, internal medicine, and physician assistants who support care across related conditions.

Yes. The practice offers neurocognitive screening and nerve conduction studies, along with MRI and CT imaging. These services can help evaluate memory concerns, neuropathy, and other neurologic symptoms.

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