What kind of place is this?
You are in a large academic MS center where your care is shaped by a multidisciplinary team and a wide range of neurologic services. You can expect strong diagnostic support, infusion treatment, rehabilitation, and education in one coordinated setting. As a high-volume referral center, you may need a physician referral for some neurology visits.
Facility Profile
About UT Southwestern Clinical Center at Richardson/Plano
This center cares for people with multiple sclerosis, NMOSD, transverse myelitis, optic neuritis, and other immune-related neurologic conditions. You can receive diagnosis, symptom management, infusion therapy, rehabilitation, and education in one coordinated setting. The team cares for more than 5,000 people with MS each year and includes neurologists, rehabilitation specialists, neuro-ophthalmologists, neuropsychologists, and other experts. Patients also have access to support groups and partnerships with national advocacy organizations for education and disease-specific support.
- Cares for more than 5,000 people with MS each year
- Offers onsite infusion services
- Has support groups for cognitive issues related to MS
- Provides family support groups
- Works with national MS and rare neuroimmune organizations for patient education and support
UT Southwestern Clinical Center at Richardson/Plano is an academic MS center serving people with multiple sclerosis and related neuroimmunology conditions. You have access to a multidisciplinary team, onsite infusion services, MRI, rehabilitation, and support groups for cognitive issues and family support. The center is affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center and the Peter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute, and it is recognized as an MS Center of Excellence by the Multiple System Atrophy Coalition.
Specialized Programs
Partnerships & Referral Network
- National Multiple Sclerosis Society (care and education)
- Siegel Rare Neuroimmune Association (transverse myelitis care)
- Transverse Myelitis Association (NMOSD care)
- Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation (NMOSD care)
Services & Treatments
What They Treat
How They Treat It
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Insurance & Access
Insurance & Support
FAQs from UT Southwestern Clinical Center at Richardson/Plano
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UT Southwestern Clinical Center at Richardson/Plano Richardson | Academic MS Center | ✓ | — | 3.4/5 |
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