10 Active TrialsInfusion CenterLarge Center
5 MS centers statewide · Ranked #1 in Alabama for clinical trials
What kind of place is this?
Comprehensive Care TeamResearch FocusedInfusion On-Site
You are looking at a dedicated MS center built around specialty care, infusion therapy, and rehabilitation support. You may appreciate the broad team approach, including neurology, therapy services, counseling, and care coordination.
Facility Profile
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Direct Doctor Access4/5
Support Services5/5
Clinical Trials & Research4/5
Insurance & Navigation Help3/5
Scheduling & Virtual Care2/5
About Tanner Center for Multiple Sclerosis
This center combines MS specialty care with on-site infusion and a broad rehabilitation team, so your treatment and recovery support can happen in one place.
Tanner Center for Multiple Sclerosis serves people living with MS and other neurologic conditions in Birmingham. You can receive care from a multidisciplinary team that includes neurology, infusion services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, counseling, and visual rehabilitation. The center also supports patients through a newly diagnosed clinic, an infusion center, and a NeuroRecovery program.
Good to know
- On-site infusion therapy is available for MS and related treatments.
- A multidisciplinary team includes neurologists, nurses, therapists, and a care coordinator.
- A newly diagnosed clinic and NeuroRecovery program are available.
- Financial counseling and insurance help are available.
Tanner Center for Multiple Sclerosis in Birmingham is a dedicated MS practice offering neurologic care, infusion therapy, and rehabilitation under one roof. You are cared for by a multidisciplinary team that includes neurologists, therapists, nurses, and a care coordinator. It also offers a newly diagnosed clinic and access to research participation.
Featured Care Team Members
Emily Riser, MD
Director
Multiple sclerosis
John Riser, MD
Neurology
Natalie Dean, DO
Mark Dean, DO
Specialized Programs
MS clinic
newly diagnosed clinic
multidisciplinary rehabilitation clinic
infusion center
ALS care clinic
NeuroRecovery
Partnerships & Referral Network
- Alabama Neurology Associates
Services & Treatments
What They Treat
multiple sclerosisParkinson's diseaseALSneurological disordersrheumatological disordersimmune deficiency disordersvascular disordersneuromuscular disordersdegenerative disordersinfections affecting the nervous system
How They Treat It
multidisciplinary MS careneurology careinfusion therapyrehabilitation servicesphysical therapyoccupational therapyspeech-language pathologycounselingresearch participationvisual rehabilitationoral medicationsinjectable medicationsinfusible medicationsIVIGBriumiviOcrevusSolirisRuxienceRituxanTepezzaTruximaTysabriVyvgartUltomirisUpliznaOrenciasteroid treatmentLSVT BIGLSVT LOUDPWR!SPEAK OUT
Research & Clinical Trials
This center is currently involved in 10 clinical trials — ranked #1 in Alabama for active trials
A Multicenter Study of Continued Current Therapy vs Transition to Ofatumumab After Neurofilament (NfL) Elevation
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGPHASE4
OfatumumabDisease modifying treatment (DMT)
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 Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Fenebrutinib Compared With Teriflunomide in Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)
Hoffmann-La Roche
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGPHASE3
FenebrutinibTeriflunomidePlacebo
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Remibrutinib in Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
RECRUITINGPHASE3
Remibrutinib (blinded)PlaceboRemibrutinib (Open label)
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety and Pharmacokinetics (PK) of a Higher Dose of Ocrelizumab in Adults With Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (PPMS)
Hoffmann-La Roche
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGPHASE3
OcrelizumabOcrelizumabAntihistamineMethylprednisolone
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety and Pharmacokinetics (PK) of a Higher Dose of Ocrelizumab in Adults With Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)
Hoffmann-La Roche
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGPHASE3
OcrelizumabOcrelizumabAntihistamineMethylprednisolone
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
Non-inferiority Study of Frexalimab Subcutaneous Administration Compared to Intravenous Administration in Adult Participants With Multiple Sclerosis
Sanofi
RECRUITINGPHASE3
FrexalimabFrexalimabMRI contrast-enhancing preparations
Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Safety and Tolerability of a New Maintenance Dosing Regimen of Ofatumumab
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGPHASE3
Ofatumumab approved doseOfatumumab new dose
Insurance & Access
Insurance & Support
Financial Counseling
Care Coordinator
Related MS Research
Recent studies relevant to this center's focus areas
FAQs from Tanner Center for Multiple Sclerosis
You can receive multidisciplinary MS care, neurology care, infusion therapy, rehabilitation services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, counseling, and visual rehabilitation. The center also offers a newly diagnosed clinic and a NeuroRecovery program.
Yes. The center has an infusion center and offers infusion-based treatment, including medications such as Ocrevus, Tysabri, Soliris, Uplizna, and others listed in its treatment options.
Emily Riser, MD, serves as director and specializes in multiple sclerosis. The team also includes John Riser, MD, along with Natalie Dean, DO, and Mark Dean, DO.
In addition to multiple sclerosis, the center treats Parkinson's disease, ALS, neurological disorders, rheumatological disorders, immune deficiency disorders, vascular disorders, neuromuscular disorders, degenerative disorders, and infections affecting the nervous system.
Yes. The center has a care coordinator and offers financial counseling. It also has an in-house billing department that helps with insurance concerns and pre-certifications.
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| Center | Type | Infusion | Virtual | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tanner Center for Multiple Sclerosis Birmingham | Dedicated MS Practice | ✓ | — | 3.6/5 |
| Academic MS Center | — | — | 2.2/5 | |
| Academic MS Center | — | — | 2/5 | |
Alabama Neurology Associates Homewood | Dedicated MS Practice | — | — | 2.6/5 |
| Boutique MS Practice | — | — | 1.8/5 |
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