9 Active TrialsEst. 2001Large Center
3 MS centers statewide · Ranked #1 in Oregon for clinical trials · #3 in Oregon for provider count
What kind of place is this?
Comprehensive Care TeamResearch FocusedFull-Service Support
You are coming to a dedicated MS center that combines specialist care, rehabilitation, education, and support in one place. You will likely appreciate the broad team, care coordination, and wellness options like MS Yoga and support groups.
Facility Profile
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Direct Doctor Access3/5
Support Services5/5
Clinical Trials & Research4/5
Insurance & Navigation Help4/5
Scheduling & Virtual Care1/5
About Providence Multiple Sclerosis Center
This center serves patients statewide across Oregon.
Providence Multiple Sclerosis Center in Portland serves people living with multiple sclerosis across Oregon. The center combines medication therapy, physical rehabilitation, patient education, support services, and help with insurance and disability benefits. You can also find wellness offerings such as MS Yoga classes and a general support group for patients and families. Its care team includes neurologists, nurses, social workers, rehab experts, researchers, and other providers.
Good to know
- New patients generally need a physician referral.
- Your care team may ask for relevant medical records before your visit is scheduled.
- MRI scans may be requested depending on your situation.
- Extended-hours pharmacotherapy clinics are available.
- A monthly support group is offered for patients and families.
Providence Multiple Sclerosis Center in Portland has cared for people with MS since 2001. You can expect a multidisciplinary team, including neurology, nursing, social work, rehabilitation, and research support. The center also offers wellness, education, and support services to help you manage life with MS.
Featured Care Team Members
Dr. Cohan
Medical director
Multiple sclerosis
Stanley Cohan, M.D.
Active MS Prescriber
Vitalie Lupu, MD
Active MS Prescriber
Jessica Rice, MD
Active MS Prescriber
Kyle Smoot, M.D.
Active MS Prescriber
Specialized Programs
Wellness programs
Patient education programs
Support group
Registry participation
Partnerships & Referral Network
- Pacific Northwest MS Registry
- National African Americans with MS Registry
Services & Treatments
What They Treat
Multiple sclerosis
How They Treat It
Medication therapyPhysical rehabilitationWellness programsClinical trialsSupport servicesPharmacotherapy clinicPatient educationInsurance and disability benefits navigationMedication therapyPharmacotherapyPhysical rehabilitation
Research & Clinical Trials
This center is currently involved in 9 clinical trials — ranked #1 in Oregon 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 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 Investigate Long-term Safety and Tolerability of Tolebrutinib in Participants With Multiple Sclerosis.
Sanofi
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGPHASE3
TolebrutinibPlaceboTeriflunomide
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
Long-term Safety, Tolerability and Effectiveness Study of Ofatumumab in Patients With Relapsing MS
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGPHASE3
OfatumumabTetanus toxoid (TT) containing vaccine (Td, Tdap)13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (13-PCV)23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (23-PPV)Seasonal Quadrivalent influenza vaccineKeyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH) neo-antigen
Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness and Safety of Ozanimod Compared to Fingolimod in Children and Adolescents With Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
Celgene
RECRUITINGPHASE3
OzanimodFingolimodPlacebo
Traditional Versus Early Aggressive Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis Trial
Johns Hopkins University
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGNA
Natalizumab/natalizumab-sztn, Alemtuzumab, Ocrelizumab, Rituximab/rituximab-arrx/rituximab-abbs/rituximab-pvvr, Cladribine, Ofatumumab, Ublituximab-xiiy, Ocrelizumab and hyaluronidase-ocsqGlatiramer acetate, Interferons (intramuscular, subcutaneous, pegylated) Teriflunomide, Fumarates (dimethyl, diroximel, monomethyl) Fingolimod, Siponimod, Ozanimod, Ponesimod
Insurance & Access
Insurance & Support
Care Coordinator
Support Groups
Related MS Research
Recent studies relevant to this center's focus areas
FAQs from Providence Multiple Sclerosis Center
Yes, new patients generally need a physician referral. The center may also ask for relevant medical records before scheduling your visit.
The center offers medication therapy, physical rehabilitation, wellness programs, support services, patient education, and help with insurance and disability benefits navigation. It also has a pharmacotherapy clinic.
Yes. The center offers a general support group for patients and families.
Your care may involve neurologists, nurses, social workers, rehab experts, researchers, and other providers. A care coordinator is also available.
Wellness offerings include MS Yoga classes and other wellness programs. The center also provides patient education programs to help you manage MS day to day.
Compare Oregon MS Centers
| Center | Type | Infusion | Virtual | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Providence Multiple Sclerosis Center Portland | Dedicated MS Practice | — | — | 3.4/5 |
OHSU Multiple Sclerosis Center Portland | Academic MS Center | — | — | 3.4/5 |
Oregon Neurology Associates Springfield | Regional Neurology Group | — | — | 1.6/5 |
Providence Multiple Sclerosis Center
Portland • Dedicated MS Practice
Infusion
—
Virtual
—
Experience
3.4/5
OHSU Multiple Sclerosis Center
Portland • Academic MS Center
Infusion
—
Virtual
—
Experience
3.4/5
Oregon Neurology Associates
Springfield • Regional Neurology Group
Infusion
—
Virtual
—
Experience
1.6/5
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