UK Neurology MS and Neuroimmunology

Lexington, Kentucky

Academic MS Center
2 Active TrialsMedium Practice
6 MS centers statewide · Ranked #3 in Kentucky for clinical trials · #3 in Kentucky for provider count
What kind of place is this?
Comprehensive Care TeamResearch FocusedPart of Major Health System

You can expect an academic MS center with a focused neurology team and a research-minded approach. You may appreciate access to named specialists, advanced retinal imaging, and care connected to UK HealthCare. You may need to plan ahead because this is a single-location center with limited convenience features.

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About UK Neurology MS and Neuroimmunology

This center combines MS and neuroimmunology care inside a university health system, with a dedicated director and a team of named neurology providers. It also includes MS-focused translational research and specialty eye imaging tools that support care decisions.

UK Neurology MS and Neuroimmunology treats multiple sclerosis, NMOSD, and related disorders for patients in Lexington and the surrounding area. The team includes neurologists and advanced practice providers, with care led by a named neurology director. Patients can also access specialty imaging such as optical coherence tomography, fundus photography, and retinal imaging. The program is part of University of Kentucky and UK HealthCare, and it includes translational research as part of its work.

UK Neurology MS and Neuroimmunology is an academic care center in Lexington focused on multiple sclerosis and related neuroimmune conditions. You are cared for by a named neurology team within the University of Kentucky and UK HealthCare system. It combines patient care with translational research and specialty testing. That mix can be helpful if you want MS care in a university-based setting.

Featured Care Team Members

Jagannadha Avasarala, MD, PhD
Director of the UK Comprehensive Care Center for MS and Neuroimmunology
Neurology
Joshua Chalkley, DO, MS
Associate Professor of Neurology
Neurology
Julie Gurwell, PhD, PA-C
Director of Advanced Practice Providers, Neurology
Neurology
Padmaja Sudhakar, MD
Associate Professor
Neurology
Jagannadha Avasarala, MD, PhD
Active MS Prescriber
Joshua Chalkley, MS, DO
Active MS Prescriber
Christopher Croswell, M.D.
Active MS Prescriber

Specialized Programs

comprehensive care center for MS and neuroimmunology

Services & Treatments

What They Treat
multiple sclerosisneuromyelitis optica spectrum disorderNMOSDmultiple sclerosis and related disorders
How They Treat It
multiple sclerosis careneuroimmunology careneurology careadvanced practice provider supporttranslational researchOcrevusnatalizumab
Diagnostics
optical coherence tomographyfundus photographyretinal imaging

Research & Clinical Trials

This center is currently involved in 2 clinical trials — ranked #3 in Kentucky for active trials

A Biospecimen Collection Study to Identify the Targets of Disease-Reactive T Cells in Patients With Autoimmune Disease
TScan Therapeutics, Inc.
RECRUITING
Companion blood samples with procedure
A Study to Investigate Long-term Safety and Tolerability of Tolebrutinib in Participants With Multiple Sclerosis.
Sanofi
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGPHASE3
TolebrutinibPlaceboTeriflunomide

Insurance & Access

Contact
740 South Limestone KY Clinic, J401, Lexington, KY 40536
Insurance & Support

FAQs from UK Neurology MS and Neuroimmunology

The center treats multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), and multiple sclerosis-related disorders. Care is also offered through its neuroimmunology and neurology program.

The team includes Jagannadha Avasarala, MD, PhD; Joshua Chalkley, DO, MS; Julie Gurwell, PhD, PA-C; and Padmaja Sudhakar, MD. Their roles include neurology leadership and advanced practice support.

The center offers optical coherence tomography, fundus photography, and retinal imaging. These tests can help the team evaluate eye and nerve changes related to MS care.

The program includes translational research. If you are looking for a research-connected MS center, this may be a good fit.

Yes. The center is affiliated with the University of Kentucky and UK HealthCare. That gives you access to care within a major academic medical system.

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