7 Active TrialsInfusion CenterVirtual CareLarge Center
13 MS centers statewide · Ranked #3 in Illinois for clinical trials
What kind of place is this?
Comprehensive Care TeamResearch FocusedInfusion On-SitePart of Major Health System
You’re looking at a large academic MS center with a team-based approach to brain health and multiple sclerosis care. You can expect specialty visits, onsite infusions, second opinions, and support services that include therapy, psychology, and nutrition.
Facility Profile
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Direct Doctor Access2/5
Support Services5/5
Clinical Trials & Research4/5
Insurance & Navigation Help4/5
Scheduling & Virtual Care4/5
About Rush Multiple Sclerosis & Brain Health Center
This center combines MS treatment with a dedicated Brain Health Program, plus onsite infusion care and telehealth follow-up for selected visits. It is part of a major academic health system.
Rush Multiple Sclerosis & Brain Health Center cares for people living with multiple sclerosis and related neuroimmunology conditions, including relapsing-remitting, primary progressive, and secondary progressive MS. You can also receive second opinions, infusion therapy, imaging and other diagnostic testing, and support services such as rehabilitation, psychology, and nutrition guidance. The center is part of a large academic health system and sees more than 3,300 MS patients each year. Patients may also benefit from brain health education sessions, monthly webinars, and telehealth follow-up for the Brain Health Program.
Good to know
- Located in Chicago at 1725 W Harrison St, Suite 309.
- Dedicated MS infusion bays are private or semi-private and Wi-Fi enabled.
- Ocrelizumab infusions can take about six hours.
- You can request appointments online or by phone.
- Returning Rush patients are directed to use MyChart for appointments.
Rush Multiple Sclerosis & Brain Health Center in Chicago is an academic MS center connected to Rush University Medical Center and Rush University System for Health. You'll find specialty care for multiple sclerosis, brain health services, infusion treatment, and support from neurologists, therapists, psychologists, and nutrition experts. The center is also a CurePSP Centers of Care Member and offers a Brain Health Program, educational programming, and virtual follow-up for some brain health visits.
Featured Care Team Members
Thomas Shoemaker, MD
Neurologist
Neuroimmunology; multiple sclerosis
Fabian Sierra-Morales, MD
Neurologist
Neurology
Tyler Kaplan, MD
Neurologist
Neuroimmunology; multiple sclerosis
Augusto Miravalle, MD
Chief, Neuro Immunology and Multiple Sclerosis Division
Neurology; multiple sclerosis
Allison Osen, MD
Neurologist
Neuroimmunology; multiple sclerosis
Specialized Programs
Brain Health Program
Brain Health Masterclass for MS
Multiple sclerosis infusion program
Multidisciplinary MS care
Telehealth follow-up for brain health program
Partnerships & Referral Network
- Rush University Medical Center (MS care and infusions)
Services & Treatments
What They Treat
Multiple sclerosisRelapsing-remitting multiple sclerosisPrimary progressive multiple sclerosisSecondary progressive multiple sclerosisProgressive multifocal leukoencephalopathyNeuromyelitis opticaMOGADAutoimmune encephalitisNeurosarcoidosisTransverse myelitisOptic neuritisDemyelinating disease
How They Treat It
Multiple sclerosis careBrain health servicesMultiple sclerosis infusionsNeurology careSecond opinions for MSPatient educationRehabilitation supportPsychological supportNutrition and exercise programsOcrelizumabNatalizumabUblituximabRituximabCladribineDisease-modifying therapiesInfusion therapyOral treatmentsInjectable treatmentsMedication managementBotulinum toxin injectionsPhysical therapyOccupational therapyPsychotherapySpeech therapy
Diagnostics
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)Lumbar punctureEvoked potential testingBlood workMRI monitoring for PML
Research & Clinical Trials
This center is currently involved in 7 clinical trials — ranked #3 in Illinois for active trials
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
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
RE104 Safety and Efficacy Study in Adjustment Disorder in Cancer and Other Medical Illnesses
Reunion Neuroscience Inc
RECRUITINGPHASE2
RE104 for Injection
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
Web Intervention for Parents of Youth With Genetic Syndromes (WINGS)
Rush University Medical Center
RECRUITINGNA
Functional Behavioral Training (FBT)Positive Parenting Strategies-Treatment as Usual
Insurance & Access
Insurance & Support
AetnaAetna EPOAetna PPOBCBS PPOBlue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Cross Blue Shield PPOCignaCigna EPOCigna HealthcareCigna HMOCigna HMO Open AccessCigna POSCigna PPOCorVelCountyCareCoventryFamily Health NetworkGreat West HealthcareIL PPOHarkenHealthcare's Finest Network (HFN) EPOHealthcare's Finest Network (HFN) WCHealthcare's Finest Network (HFN) PPOHumanaHumana PPOIndiana Health NetworkLand of LincolnMedicaidMedicareMedicare AssignmentMultiPlan, Inc.Physicians PlusPreferred Network AccessPreferred PlanUnited HealthcareUnited Healthcare ppoUnited Healthcare Choice/Choice PlusUnitedHealthcare CoreUnitedHealthcare NavigateUnitedHealthcare Options PPOUnitedHealthcare Select/Select PlusUSA Managed Care Organization
Care Coordinator
Patient Portal
Related MS Research
Recent studies relevant to this center's focus areas
FAQs from Rush Multiple Sclerosis & Brain Health Center
You can request an appointment online or by phone at (888) 352-7874. Returning Rush patients are directed to use MyChart for appointments.
Yes. The center provides onsite MS infusions, including dedicated infusion bays that are private or semi-private and Wi-Fi enabled. Treatments mentioned include ocrelizumab, natalizumab, ublituximab, and rituximab.
The center treats multiple sclerosis, including relapsing-remitting, primary progressive, and secondary progressive MS. It also cares for related conditions such as neuromyelitis optica, MOGAD, optic neuritis, transverse myelitis, and demyelinating disease.
Yes. Second opinions for MS are offered here, which can be helpful if you want another expert review of your diagnosis or treatment plan.
Yes. Telehealth follow-up is available for the Brain Health Program. This can make it easier to stay connected with your care team between in-person visits.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
Rush Multiple Sclerosis & Brain Health Center Chicago | Academic MS Center | ✓ | ✓ | 3.8/5 |
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