Wake Forest Baptist Health MS Center

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Academic MS Center
4 Active TrialsInfusion CenterLarge Center
11 MS centers statewide · Ranked #6 in North Carolina for clinical trials · #2 in North Carolina for provider count
What kind of place is this?
Comprehensive Care TeamResearch FocusedPart of Major Health System

You'll find an academic MS center with a broad care team that brings neurology, therapy, psychology, and wellness support together. You can expect specialty visits, onsite infusion treatment, and a strong mix of testing and rehabilitation services.

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

About Wake Forest Baptist Health MS Center

This center stands out for its onsite infusion treatment and multidisciplinary rehab team. It also has a multiple sclerosis fellowship program, which reflects its academic training environment.

Wake Forest Baptist Health MS Center serves people living with multiple sclerosis and related conditions, including pediatric multiple sclerosis, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, Behcet's disease, and leukodystrophy. The team offers comprehensive evaluations, MRI and lab testing, spinal fluid analysis, medication treatments, and plasma exchange. You also have access to rehabilitation services such as physical, occupational, recreational, and speech therapy. As part of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and Wake Forest School of Medicine, the center combines specialty care with academic expertise.

Wake Forest Baptist Health MS Center is an academic multiple sclerosis center in Winston-Salem that brings together neurologists, therapists, psychologists, and complementary medicine support. You can receive both medical treatment and rehabilitation services in one place, including infusion therapy, testing, and wellness options like meditation and yoga. The center also supports pediatric MS care and fellowship training for future specialists.

Featured Care Team Members

Nuhad Elias Abou Zeid, MD
Multiple sclerosis specialist; MS fellowship program director
Multiple Sclerosis, Neurology
Ashley Streseman, MD
Assistant Professor
Multiple Sclerosis
Scott Ireland Otallah, MD
Neurology
Arvind Gomadam, MD
Active MS Prescriber
Edward Hill, M.D.
Active MS Prescriber
Mitchell Isaac, MD
Active MS Prescriber
David Meyer, MD
Active MS Prescriber
Nancy Rosales, MD
Active MS Prescriber
Andreas Runheim, M.D.
High Volume MS Prescriber

Specialized Programs

Pediatric multiple sclerosis care
Rehabilitation services
Meditation program
Yoga instruction
Multiple sclerosis fellowship program

Services & Treatments

What They Treat
Multiple sclerosisPediatric multiple sclerosisAcute disseminated encephalomyelitisBehcet's diseaseLeukodystrophy
How They Treat It
Specialized clinical expertiseMedical servicesMental health servicesRehabilitation servicesComprehensive evaluationsPhysical therapyOccupational therapyRecreational therapySpeech therapyPsychology servicesComplementary medicineMeditation instructionYoga instructionPlasma exchangeOral therapiesIV infusion therapiesPlasma exchangeMedication treatments to decrease disease progressionTherapies to reduce spasticityTherapies to reduce painTherapies to reduce fatigueMeditationYoga
Diagnostics
Comprehensive evaluationBlood testsEvoked potential testsMRI of the brainMRI of the spineSpinal fluid analysisSpinal tap

Research & Clinical Trials

This center is currently involved in 4 clinical trials

A Study to Investigate Behavioral and Other Co-Occurring Outcomes With Epidiolex as Add-On Therapy in Participants Aged 1 to 65 Years of Age With Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGPHASE4
Cannabidiol Oral Solution [Epidiolex]
A Study to Investigate Long-term Safety and Tolerability of Tolebrutinib in Participants With Multiple Sclerosis.
Sanofi
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGPHASE3
TolebrutinibPlaceboTeriflunomide
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 Study of Frexalimab (SAR441344) in Adults With Nonrelapsing Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Sanofi
RECRUITINGPHASE3
FrexalimabPlaceboMRI contrast-enhancing agents

Insurance & Access

Contact
500 Shepherd St Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Insurance & Support
AETNA CONNECTED NC ACA/ExchangeAETNA NC PREFERRED+AETNAAETNA MEDICAREAETNA WHOLE HEALTHALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGEAMBETTER OF NCAMERIHEALTH CARITAS NEXT ACA/ExchangeBCBSNCBCBS HIGH PERFORMANCEBLUE LOCAL WITH ATRIUM HEALTHBLUE MEDICAREBLUE VALUECIGNACIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGEHEALTHTEAM ADVANTAGEHUMANA CHOICECAREHUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGEMEDCOSTUNITED HEALTHCAREUNITED HEALTHCARE ESSENTIALS ACA/EXCHANGEUNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICAREVA CCNWELLCARE

FAQs from Wake Forest Baptist Health MS Center

You can call 336-716-4101 or use the appointment request link at https://www.wakehealth.edu/appointments. The center is part of a large regional health system with multiple locations in Winston-Salem.

The center offers oral therapies, IV infusion therapies, plasma exchange, and other medications used to slow disease progression. It also provides care to help with spasticity, pain, and fatigue.

Yes. The center has an onsite infusion model and offers IV infusion therapies as part of MS care.

Yes. Pediatric multiple sclerosis care is one of the center's specialized programs.

You can access rehabilitation and support services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, speech therapy, psychology services, meditation, and yoga instruction.

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