University of Vermont Medical Center Multiple Sclerosis Center

Burlington, Vermont

Academic MS Center
3 Active TrialsLarge Center
1 MS centers statewide · Ranked #1 in Vermont for clinical trials · #1 in Vermont for provider count
What kind of place is this?
Comprehensive Care TeamResearch FocusedPart of Major Health System

You are stepping into an academic MS center where care is built around a multidisciplinary team and coordinated support. You can expect access to testing, rehabilitation services, education, and support groups that help you manage day-to-day life with MS.

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Support Services5/5
Clinical Trials & Research3/5
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Scheduling & Virtual Care3/5

About University of Vermont Medical Center Multiple Sclerosis Center

This center stands out for its academic setting and its broad team-based care, which brings together neurology, rehabilitation, urology, neuro-ophthalmology, social work, and mental health support.

The University of Vermont Medical Center Multiple Sclerosis Center provides diagnosis, neurological evaluation, symptom management, rehabilitation therapy, and supportive care for people with MS and related disorders. The team also cares for conditions such as NMOSD, MOGAD, optic neuritis, and transverse myelitis. Patients can use services such as patient education, support groups, and care coordination, along with therapies like physical, occupational, and speech therapy. It is part of a major academic health system.

The University of Vermont Medical Center Multiple Sclerosis Center in Burlington is an academic MS center that cares for people with multiple sclerosis and related neurological conditions. You have access to a multidisciplinary team that includes neurology, urology, neuro-ophthalmology, rehabilitation, social work, and mental health support. The center also offers education, support groups, and coordinated care through the University of Vermont Health system.

Featured Care Team Members

Peter Calabresi, M.D.
Active MS Prescriber
Elle Levit, MD
Active MS Prescriber
Waqar Waheed, MD
Active MS Prescriber

Specialized Programs

Rehabilitation therapy
Occupational therapy
Speech therapy
Support groups

Partnerships & Referral Network

  • University of Vermont Health neurology services
  • University of Vermont Medical Center neurology

Services & Treatments

What They Treat
Multiple sclerosisrelapsing-remitting multiple sclerosisprogressive multiple sclerosisAutoimmune encephalitisMyelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody disease (MOGAD)Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD)Optic neuritisTransverse myelitis
How They Treat It
MS diagnosisneurological evaluationmultidisciplinary MS caresupport groupspatient educationsymptom managementrehabilitation therapyemotional supportsupportive carecare coordinationMedicationsoral medicationsinjection medicationsIV infusion medicationsPhysical therapyOccupational therapySpeech therapymental health counselingassistive devicesfoot or ankle bracesshower handlesraised toilet seatscaneswalkers
Diagnostics
Blood testUrine testEvoked potential testsMRISpinal tap (lumbar puncture)Neurological examinationPhysical examination

Research & Clinical Trials

This center is currently involved in 3 clinical trials — ranked #1 in Vermont for active trials

A Rollover Study to Evaluate the Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Ocrelizumab In Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Hoffmann-La Roche
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGPHASE3
Ocrelizumab
A Study to Investigate Long-term Safety and Tolerability of Tolebrutinib in Participants With Multiple Sclerosis.
Sanofi
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGPHASE3
TolebrutinibPlaceboTeriflunomide
Efficacy and Safety Study of Frexalimab (SAR441344) in Adults With Nonrelapsing Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Sanofi
RECRUITINGPHASE3
FrexalimabPlaceboMRI contrast-enhancing agents

Insurance & Access

Contact
Arnold, Level 2, 1 S Prospect Street, Burlington, VT 05401
Insurance & Support
AetnaAnthem Blue Cross Blue Shield NHBlue Cross Blue Shield of VermontBlue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental)Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)CHAMPVACignaGreat WestCigna LifeSourceCoventry Health CareFirst HealthDelta DentalEBPAEmpire Blue Cross Blue ShieldEvernorthExcellus Blue Cross Blue ShieldFidelisHarvard Pilgrim Health CareMagnaCareMedicaid (VT and NY)MedicareMVPOptum RxPOMCOSt. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare)The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)TriCare Humana MilitaryTriCare Martin's Point Health CareUnited HealthCare – The Empire PlanUnited HealthCareVermont Blue AdvantageVeteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN)Workers' Comp (VT and NY)Zelis/Stratose
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FAQs from University of Vermont Medical Center Multiple Sclerosis Center

The center treats multiple sclerosis, including relapsing-remitting and progressive MS, along with related disorders such as NMOSD, MOGAD, optic neuritis, transverse myelitis, and autoimmune encephalitis.

You can receive MS diagnosis, neurological evaluation, symptom management, rehabilitation therapy, supportive care, care coordination, patient education, and support groups. The center also offers emotional support as part of care.

The center offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, mental health counseling, and assistive devices such as canes, walkers, braces, shower handles, and raised toilet seats. These supports are designed to help you function more comfortably at home and in daily life.

Testing may include blood tests, urine tests, evoked potential tests, MRI, spinal tap (lumbar puncture), and neurological and physical examinations. These tools help the team evaluate symptoms and confirm a diagnosis.

You can call 802-847-4589 to ask about scheduling. The center also supports patient care through coordinated services within the University of Vermont Medical Center and University of Vermont Health system.

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