University of Maryland Center for Multiple Sclerosis

Baltimore, Maryland

Academic MS Center
2 Active TrialsInfusion CenterLarge Center
5 MS centers statewide · Ranked #3 in Maryland for clinical trials · #2 in Maryland for provider count
What kind of place is this?
Comprehensive Care TeamResearch FocusedInfusion On-Site

You'll find an academic MS center in Baltimore that combines specialty care, infusion treatment, and rehabilitation support. You can expect a multidisciplinary team, university affiliations, and access to MS research and related neuroimmunology expertise.

Facility Profile
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Direct Doctor Access2/5
Support Services5/5
Clinical Trials & Research4/5
Insurance & Navigation Help4/5
Scheduling & Virtual Care2/5

About University of Maryland Center for Multiple Sclerosis

This center combines university-based MS care with a research program led by physicians focused on MS neuroimaging, biomarkers, and translational research. It also offers on-site infusion and specialty care for related neuroimmunology conditions.

University of Maryland Center for Multiple Sclerosis provides diagnosis, ongoing MS management, infusion treatment, and help with relapses and symptoms. You also have access to rehabilitation services, imaging and other testing, and consultations across multiple specialties. The team cares for people with MS as well as related conditions such as neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, neurosarcoidosis, and autoimmune encephalitis. This is a university-based center with both care and research expertise in one setting.

University of Maryland Center for Multiple Sclerosis is an academic MS center in Baltimore that brings together neurologists, nurses, rehabilitation staff, and administrative support in one place. You can get diagnosis, long-term MS care, infusion services, relapse treatment, symptom support, and specialty consultations. The center also serves people with related neuroimmunology conditions, including neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, neurosarcoidosis, and autoimmune encephalitis.

Featured Care Team Members

Daniel Harrison, MD
Director of research program
Multiple sclerosis neuroimaging and biomarkers
Horea Rus, MD
Director of research study
Multiple sclerosis research
David Benavides, MD, PhD
Director of translational research program
Autoimmune encephalitis
David Benavides, M.D., Ph.D.
Active MS Prescriber
Sarah Fredrich
Daniel Harrison, M.D.
Active MS Prescriber
Lindsay Zilliox, MD
Active MS Prescriber

Specialized Programs

Neuroimmunology clinic
Rehabilitation services
Ambulatory infusion suite
MS research program

Partnerships & Referral Network

  • University of Maryland Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Institute (rehabilitation services)

Services & Treatments

What They Treat
Multiple sclerosisNeuromyelitis optica spectrum disorderNeurosarcoidosisAutoimmune encephalitis
How They Treat It
Multiple sclerosis diagnosisLong-term MS careRelapse managementDisease-modifying therapy managementSymptom managementInfusion servicesNursing careAdministrative supportRehabilitation servicesMultidisciplinary specialty consultationsNeuroimmunology consultationsHigh-dose corticosteroidsIntravenous steroidsOral steroidsInterferon beta-1bGlatiramer acetateInterferon beta-1aPeginterferon beta-1aOfatumumabCladribineFingolimodSiponimodOzanimodDimethyl fumarateDiroximel fumarateMonomethyl fumarateTeriflunomideNatalizumabAlemtuzumabOcrelizumabMitoxantroneVitamin D supplementationPlasma exchange (plasmapheresis)MycophenolateAzathioprineIntravenous immunoglobulinRituximabPhysical therapyOccupational therapySpeech therapyNeuropsychology/cognitive rehabilitationAcupunctureMeditationRelaxation techniquesTalk therapySupport groups
Diagnostics
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)Optical coherence tomography (OCT)Blood testingSpinal fluid testingLumbar puncture

Research & Clinical Trials

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

Efficacy and Safety Study of Frexalimab (SAR441344) in Adults With Nonrelapsing Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Sanofi
RECRUITINGPHASE3
FrexalimabPlaceboMRI contrast-enhancing agents
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

Contact
16 S Eutaw Street 3rd floor, Baltimore, MD 21201
Insurance & Support
Support Groups

FAQs from University of Maryland Center for Multiple Sclerosis

Yes. The center provides on-site infusion services, including an ambulatory infusion suite for MS treatment.

The center treats multiple sclerosis and also cares for related neuroimmunology conditions such as neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, neurosarcoidosis, and autoimmune encephalitis.

You can receive rehabilitation services that include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, swallowing assessment, and neuropsychology or cognitive rehabilitation.

Yes. The center has an MS research program, with named physicians conducting research in MS neuroimaging, biomarkers, and translational research.

You can call 410-328-4323 to reach the center for appointment-related support.

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