University of Chicago MS Clinic

Chicago, Illinois

Academic MS Center
6 Active TrialsInfusion CenterVirtual CareLarge Center
13 MS centers statewide · Ranked #4 in Illinois for clinical trials
What kind of place is this?
Comprehensive Care TeamResearch FocusedPart of Major Health System

You’re in an academic MS center where your care is shaped by a team approach and specialty expertise. You may appreciate the onsite infusion services, second opinions, and coordination with other specialists and referring doctors. As a large academic center, your care may involve more scheduling and coordination across teams.

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 University of Chicago MS Clinic

This clinic stands out for combining an academic medical center setting with a multidisciplinary MS team and onsite infusion services.

University of Chicago MS Clinic is a large academic MS center in Chicago that provides diagnosis, treatment, second opinions, and infusion services. You are cared for by a multidisciplinary team that includes neurologists, a dedicated MS nurse practitioner, social workers, psychiatrists, physical therapists, and nutritionists. The clinic also coordinates with other specialists and referring physicians, which can be helpful if your care is complex. It is affiliated with University of Chicago Medicine and the University of Chicago.

University of Chicago MS Clinic is an academic Multiple Sclerosis Program in Chicago that brings together neurologists, a dedicated MS nurse practitioner, and other specialists to support your care. You can come here for MS diagnosis, treatment, second opinions, infusion services, and help coordinating care with your other doctors. The clinic is affiliated with University of Chicago Medicine and the University of Chicago. You can also expect care for related neuroinflammatory conditions such as neuromyelitis optica, transverse myelitis, optic neuritis, and autoimmune encephalitis.

Featured Care Team Members

Daniel P. Kurz, Jr., MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica, neurosarcoidosis
Veronica Cipriani, MD
Associate Professor of Neurology
Multiple sclerosis, neuroimmunology
Adil Javed, MD, PhD
Professor of Neurology
Multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica
Anthony T. Reder, MD
Professor of Neurology; Professor of Neuroscience Institute
Multiple sclerosis, neuroimmunology
Nancy Arndt, MSN
Multiple sclerosis, demyelinating disease

Specialized Programs

Multiple Sclerosis Program
Neurology and Inflammatory Disease Infusion Center

Services & Treatments

What They Treat
Multiple sclerosisNeuromyelitis opticaAnti-MOG encephalomyelitisMOG antibody diseaseNeurosarcoidosisAutoimmune encephalitisTransverse myelitisOptic neuritisDemyelinating diseaseMigraine headachesTrigeminal neuralgiaLupusSjögren's disease
How They Treat It
Multiple sclerosis diagnosisMultiple sclerosis treatmentSecond opinionsMultidisciplinary MS careCare coordination with other specialists and referring physiciansInfusion servicesInterferon-betaGlatiramerNatalizumabFingolimodMisoprostolBaclofen pump therapyInfusion therapy
Diagnostics
Definitive diagnosisMRI

Research & Clinical Trials

This center is currently involved in 6 clinical trials — ranked #4 in Illinois for active trials

A Study to Evaluate Ocrelizumab Treatment in Participants With Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Hoffmann-La Roche
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGPHASE3
Ocrelizumab
Efficacy and Safety Study of Frexalimab (SAR441344) in Adults With Nonrelapsing Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Sanofi
RECRUITINGPHASE3
FrexalimabPlaceboMRI contrast-enhancing agents
Nivolumab in Treating Patients With Autoimmune Disorders and Advanced, Metastatic, or Unresectable Cancer
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
RECRUITINGPHASE1
Biospecimen CollectionNivolumab
Roll-over Study to Collect and Assess Long-term Safety of Everolimus in Patients With TSC and Refractory Seizures Who Have Completed the EXIST-3 Study [CRAD001M2304] and Who Are Benefitting From Continued Treatment
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGPHASE3
everolimus
Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness and Safety of Ozanimod Compared to Fingolimod in Children and Adolescents With Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
Celgene
RECRUITINGPHASE3
OzanimodFingolimodPlacebo
TSC Biosample Repository and Natural History Database
National Tuberous Sclerosis Association
RECRUITING
PhlebotomyBuccal (cheek) swabGenetic TestingTissue donation after routine clinical procedure

Insurance & Access

Contact
5841 S Maryland Avenue MC2030, Chicago, IL 60637
Insurance & Support
Aetna Better HealthAetna HMOAetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPOBCBS Blue Precision HMOBCBS HMO (HMOI)BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPOCountyCareHumana Medicare Advantage Choice PPOHumana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFSHumana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMOMultiplan PPOUnited Choice Plus POS/PPOUnited Choice HMOUnited OptionsUnited SelectUnited W500 Emergent WrapUniversity of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
Care Coordinator

FAQs from University of Chicago MS Clinic

You can get MS diagnosis, treatment, second opinions, multidisciplinary care, care coordination, and infusion services. The clinic also offers MRI and definitive diagnosis support.

Yes. The clinic has an onsite Neurology and Inflammatory Disease Infusion Center and offers infusion therapy.

Yes, second opinions are available. This can be helpful if you want added input on diagnosis or treatment planning.

The clinic also treats neuromyelitis optica, MOG antibody disease, neurosarcoidosis, autoimmune encephalitis, transverse myelitis, optic neuritis, and other demyelinating disease.

You are cared for by a multidisciplinary team that includes neurologists, a dedicated MS nurse practitioner, social workers, psychiatrists, physical therapists, and nutritionists. The clinic also works with other specialists and referring physicians.

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