11 Active TrialsInfusion CenterVirtual CareLarge Center
10 MS centers statewide · Ranked #2 in Washington for clinical trials · #2 in Washington for provider count
What kind of place is this?
Comprehensive Care TeamResearch FocusedInfusion On-SiteVirtual Care AvailablePart of Major Health System
You are in an academic MS center where your care is shaped by a large team and a wide range of supportive services. You may appreciate the on-site infusion, MRI, virtual care, and second opinion options. This is not a small community practice, so visits may feel more coordinated through a large health system.
Facility Profile
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Direct Doctor Access2/5
Support Services5/5
Clinical Trials & Research3/5
Insurance & Navigation Help3/5
Scheduling & Virtual Care4/5
About UW Medicine Multiple Sclerosis Center
This center combines academic MS care with a broad team and on-site services at UW Medical Center – Northwest. It also includes an MS fellowship program and research participation opportunities, reflecting its strong teaching and research role.
UW Medicine Multiple Sclerosis Center treats multiple sclerosis and related neuroimmunological conditions, including neuromyelitis optica, optic neuritis, transverse myelitis, and MOG antibody disease. You can also get help for symptom management, infusion therapy, rehabilitation, nutrition, and other supportive services. The center brings together more than 15 providers across neurology, rehabilitation, psychology, therapy, and counseling. It is part of UW Medicine and UW Medical Center – Northwest, with on-site MRI, infusion, and pharmacy support.
Good to know
- On-site infusion therapy is available for multiple sclerosis care.
- Same-day MRI support is available for urgent symptoms or longer-distance travel needs.
- Returning patients with a MyChart account may be able to book online with some providers.
- Interpreter services are available at UW Medical Center – Northwest.
- You can reach the center by phone at 206.598.3344.
UW Medicine Multiple Sclerosis Center in Seattle is an academic MS center within UW Medical Center – Northwest. You can expect care from a large, multidisciplinary team that includes neurologists, rehabilitation specialists, neuropsychology, therapy services, and infusion staff. It is part of UW Medicine and the University of Washington School of Medicine, and also supports patients with education, virtual care, and second opinions.
Featured Care Team Members
Samantha A. Burns, Ph.D.
Multiple sclerosis, neuropsychology, telehealth services
Bevan Davis, ARNP, DNP
Multiple sclerosis
Tracy Herring, Ph.D.
Rehabilitation psychology
Carlene Deits-Lebehn, PhD
Rehabilitation psychology
Gloria Hou, MD
Co-medical director
Multiple sclerosis, neurorehabilitation, physical medicine and rehabilitation
Edward Kim, MD
Neurology, multiple sclerosis, neuroimmunology
Evan Madill, MD
Neurology, multiple sclerosis
Eugene May, MD
Neuro-ophthalmology, ophthalmology, multiple sclerosis
Michael J. Persenaire, MD
Multiple sclerosis, neurodegenerative disorders, neuropsychiatry
Shuvro Roy, MD
Neuroimmunology, multiple sclerosis, telehealth services
Sarah Simmons, MD, PhD
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurorehabilitation, multiple sclerosis
Joe Stuckey, M.S., C.R.C.
Rehabilitation counseling, multiple sclerosis
Caroline Walker, ARNP, DNP, MHS
Multiple sclerosis
Yujie Wang, MD
Neurology, multiple sclerosis, neuroimmunology
Gloria von Geldern, MD
Multiple sclerosis, neurology, telehealth services
Annette Wundes, MD
Medical Director Neurology
Multiple sclerosis, neuroimmunology
Meghan Romba, MD
Active MS Prescriber
Specialized Programs
MS fellowship program
Patient education program
Rehabilitation services
Research participation opportunities
Partnerships & Referral Network
- UW Medicine / University of Washington multidisciplinary MS care
- UW Medical Center – Northwest on-site MRI, infusion suite, and pharmacy
Services & Treatments
What They Treat
Multiple sclerosisNeuromyelitis opticaOptic neuritisTransverse myelitisMOG antibody diseaseNeuroimmunological conditionsNeurodegenerative disordersNeuro-ophthalmologic disordersAutoimmune encephalitisSarcoidosis
How They Treat It
Diagnostic consultationsSecond opinionsInfusion therapy for MSMS symptom managementMultiple sclerosis careNeuropsychologyOccupational therapyPhysical therapyRehabilitation psychologySpeech-language pathologyDiet and nutritionOccupational-environmental medicineInfusion therapyDisease-modifying therapiesRehabilitationSymptom managementMRI
Diagnostics
MRIDiagnostic consultationsSecond opinions
Research & Clinical Trials
This center is currently involved in 11 clinical trials — ranked #2 in Washington for active trials
Autologous Stem Cell Transplant for Neurologic Autoimmune Diseases
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGPHASE2
Anti-Thymocyte GlobulinAutologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationCarmustineCytarabineEtoposideLaboratory Biomarker AnalysisMelphalanPeripheral Blood Stem Cell TransplantationPrednisoneSyngeneic Bone Marrow Transplantation
Best Available Therapy Versus Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant for Multiple Sclerosis (BEAT-MS)
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
RECRUITINGPHASE3
Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationBest Available Therapy (BAT)
Efficacy and Safety Studies of Frexalimab (SAR441344) in Adults With Relapsing Forms of Multiple Sclerosis
Sanofi
RECRUITINGPHASE3
FrexalimabTeriflunomidePlacebo infusionPlacebo tabletMRI contrast-enhancing agentsCholestyramineActivated charcoal
Efficacy and Safety of Remibrutinib Compared to Teriflunomide in Participants With Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGPHASE3
RemibrutinibTeriflunomide
Factorial Optimization Trial to Test Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Components for Multiple Sclerosis Fatigue
University of Washington
RECRUITINGNA
4-session Relaxation Training4-session Behavioral Activation4-session Cognitive Therapy
Increasing Physical Activity for Adults With Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
University of Washington
RECRUITINGNA
ExerciseRx intervention
Non-invasive Electrical Spinal Cord Stimulation To Restore Upper Extremity Function in Multiple Sclerosis
University of Washington
RECRUITINGPHASE1
Transcutaneous electrical spinal cord stimulation + therapyOccupational Therapy
Optimizing Detection and Prediction of Changes in Cognitive Function in Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
University of Michigan
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
Phase 2 Basket Trial of Nab-sirolimus in Patients With Malignant Solid Tumors With Pathogenic Alterations in TSC1/TSC2 Genes (PRECISION 1)
Aadi Bioscience, Inc.
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGPHASE2
nab-sirolimus
The SetPoint System as a Pro-Remyelination Therapy for Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Study
SetPoint Medical Corporation
RECRUITINGNA
Procedure/Surgery: Implant ProcedureDisease-Modifying Therapies (DMTs)Device: Active stimulationDevice: Non-active stimulation
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
Insurance & Support
Patient Portal
English
Related MS Research
Recent studies relevant to this center's focus areas
FAQs from UW Medicine Multiple Sclerosis Center
The center treats multiple sclerosis and related conditions such as neuromyelitis optica, optic neuritis, transverse myelitis, MOG antibody disease, autoimmune encephalitis, and sarcoidosis. It also cares for other neuroimmunological, neurodegenerative, and neuro-ophthalmologic disorders.
Yes. Infusion therapy is available on site for MS care, along with disease-modifying therapies and symptom management.
Yes. The center has MRI support at UW Medical Center – Northwest, which can help with urgent symptoms and travel convenience.
Your care team may include neurologists, a rehabilitation physician, rehabilitation psychologists, MS-trained nurses, infusion nurses, a pharmacist, a vocational counselor, a social worker, and therapy and nutrition specialists.
Yes. Virtual care is available, and second opinions are offered. Some providers also list telehealth services among their specialties.
Compare Washington MS Centers
| Center | Type | Infusion | Virtual | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
UW Medicine Multiple Sclerosis Center Seattle | Academic MS Center | ✓ | ✓ | 3.4/5 |
| Dedicated MS Practice | — | — | 3.8/5 | |
| Dedicated MS Practice | — | — | 3.8/5 | |
| Academic MS Center | — | — | 3.6/5 | |
| Dedicated MS Practice | — | — | 3/5 | |
| Community Hospital Program | — | — | 3/5 |
UW Medicine Multiple Sclerosis Center
Seattle • Academic MS Center
Infusion
✓
Virtual
✓
Experience
3.4/5
EvergreenHealth Multiple Sclerosis Center
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Infusion
—
Virtual
—
Experience
3.8/5
Virginia Mason Multiple Sclerosis Center
Seattle • Dedicated MS Practice
Infusion
—
Virtual
—
Experience
3.8/5
Seattle Children's Hospital Neuroimmunology Program
Seattle • Academic MS Center
Infusion
—
Virtual
—
Experience
3.6/5
Swedish Neuroscience Institute MS Center
Seattle • Dedicated MS Practice
Infusion
—
Virtual
—
Experience
3/5
Neurology and Neurosurgery Associates of Tacoma, Inc., P.S.
Tacoma • Community Hospital Program
Infusion
—
Virtual
—
Experience
3/5
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