Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute Hoag Multiple Sclerosis Program

Newport Beach, California

Dedicated MS Practice
4 Active TrialsMedium Practice
30 MS centers statewide · Ranked #10 in California for clinical trials
What kind of place is this?
Comprehensive Care TeamResearch FocusedPart of Major Health System

You are in a dedicated MS and neuroimmunology program built around specialist care and careful treatment planning. You can expect coordinated support, advanced testing, and access to current clinical trials. You should plan for in-person visits in Newport Beach, since this is a single-location program.

Facility Profile
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Direct Doctor Access3/5
Support Services4/5
Clinical Trials & Research4/5
Insurance & Navigation Help3/5
Scheduling & Virtual Care2/5

About Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute Hoag Multiple Sclerosis Program

This program combines Hoag's neurology resources with the Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute and offers advanced MS assessment tools, including biomarker testing and MRI-based measures such as the central vein sign. It also has active MS clinical trials, including studies of remibrutinib and frexalimab.

This Newport Beach program cares for people with multiple sclerosis, including relapsing and progressive forms, as well as other neuroimmunology-related conditions. You can receive medical treatment, second opinions, imaging-based assessment, and biomarker-based evaluation in one specialized setting. The team also coordinates care with physical therapy, occupational therapy, dietary services, OB/GYN, and gastroenterology when needed. A standout feature is its access to current MS research studies and advanced testing such as the Octave blood test and ICOMETRIX MRI technology.

Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute Hoag Multiple Sclerosis Program is a dedicated MS and neuroimmunology practice in Newport Beach. You can get specialist consultations, medication management, second opinions, and coordinated support from related therapies and specialty providers. The program is part of Hoag and the Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute. It also offers clinical trial access and advanced MS assessment tools that help guide care.

Featured Care Team Members

Yasir Jassam
physician
multiple sclerosis and neuroimmunology

Specialized Programs

Multiple Sclerosis Hope Center
Advances in MS Care

Partnerships & Referral Network

  • Hoag Foundation Innovators Fund for Research
  • Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute

Services & Treatments

What They Treat
multiple sclerosisrelapsing multiple sclerosisprogressive multiple sclerosisneuroimmunology-related conditions
How They Treat It
multiple sclerosis careneuroimmunology carespecialist consultationsecond opinionsreferral-based specialty caremedication managementphysical therapy coordinationoccupational therapy coordinationdietary services coordinationOB/GYN coordinationgastroenterology coordinationimaging-based MS assessmentbiomarker-based MS assessmentpersonalized careadvanced therapiesmedical treatment for multiple sclerosisRemibrutinibFrexalimab
Diagnostics
Octave blood testICOMETRIX MRI technologycentral vein sign assessmentblood biomarkersrisk index for MS

Research & Clinical Trials

This center is currently involved in 4 clinical trials

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
Efficacy and Safety of Remibrutinib Compared to Teriflunomide in Participants With Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGPHASE3
RemibrutinibTeriflunomide
Phase 2 Basket Trial of Nab-sirolimus in Patients With Malignant Solid Tumors With Pathogenic Alterations in TSC1/TSC2 Genes (PRECISION 1)
Aadi Bioscience, Inc.
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGPHASE2
nab-sirolimus

Insurance & Access

Contact
520 Superior Avenue Suite 205, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Insurance & Support

FAQs from Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute Hoag Multiple Sclerosis Program

You can receive multiple sclerosis care, neuroimmunology care, specialist consultation, medication management, and second opinions. The team also coordinates related services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, dietary services, OB/GYN, and gastroenterology.

Yes. This program treats multiple sclerosis, relapsing multiple sclerosis, and progressive multiple sclerosis.

The program uses imaging-based and biomarker-based MS assessment. Available tools include the Octave blood test, ICOMETRIX MRI technology, central vein sign assessment, blood biomarkers, and a risk index for MS.

Yes. The program has active clinical trials, including studies involving remibrutinib and frexalimab.

Insurance acceptance varies. Call the program with your carrier and plan details before scheduling so the team can confirm coverage and any referral requirements.

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