Expert Care for Multiple Sclerosis and Related Neuroimmune Conditions
The MS & Neuroimmunology Disorders Clinic at the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases offers comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other neuroimmune disorders. Our interdisciplinary team is dedicated to providing personalized treatment plans, integrating the latest research and therapies to manage and improve patient outcomes.
Quicklinks: Conditions We Treat, Meet your Care Team, Resources & Support, Tips & Treatment
Prepare for Your MS & Neuroimmunology Appointment
As a new or returning patient living with MS or a neuroimmune disorder, you are at the heart of everything we do. Discover what to expect during your visit, how our team can help you navigate diagnosis and treatment, and how we work with you to support your health, independence, and quality of life.
Conditions We Treat
We care for individuals with multiple sclerosis as well as a wide range of neuroimmunological and inflammatory disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. These include:
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD)
- Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody Disease (MOGAD)
- Autoimmune Encephalitis
- Optic Neuritis
- Transverse Myelitis
- Neurologic Sarcoidosis
- Stiff Person Syndrome
We also treat rarer or complex conditions such as:
- Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM)
- Balo Concentric Sclerosis
- Brainstem Encephalitis
- CAA-related Inflammation
- Cerebellitis
- Hashimoto’s Encephalopathy
- Limbic Encephalitis
- Neurologic Behçet’s Disease
- Paraneoplastic Neurological Disorders
- Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML)
- Susac’s Syndrome
- Central Nervous System Vasculitis
Our Comprehensive Services
We provide a holistic approach to care, offering a variety of services tailored to each patient’s needs:
- Neurological Evaluations: Comprehensive assessments to monitor disease progression and treatment efficacy.
- Advanced Imaging: Utilization of MRI and other imaging modalities for accurate diagnosis and monitoring.
- Laboratory Testing: Including cerebrospinal fluid analysis and antibody testing.
- Infusion Therapies: Administration of disease-modifying therapies in a comfortable setting.
- Rehabilitation Services: Physical, occupational, and speech therapy to maintain and improve function.
- Psychological Support: Access to counseling and support groups for patients and families.
- Clinical Trials: Opportunities to participate in cutting-edge research studies.
Our Location
Patient care takes place at our clinical building, UF Health Neuromedicine – Fixel Institute, in Gainesville, Florida. The state of the art facility provides a central location for all your care and treatment needs including appointments, therapies, support groups and more.
Comprehensive Care at Fixel
Meet your Care Team
During your visit to the Fixel Institute, you see a variety of specialists, including a neurologist, speech and swallow therapist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, social worker and more.
Resources & Support
From support groups to counseling and nutrition guidance to social work, the Fixel institute offers a multitude of programs to support and care for you and your loved ones.
Rehab Center at the Fixel Institute
Receive your physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech and swallow therapy all in the same clinic as your movement disorder specialist visit. The Rehab Center at the Fixel Institute houses specialists trained specifically in rehab for neurological disorders.
Tips & Treatment Blog
Looking for tips to navigate your neuromuscular disorder? The Fixel Institute Tips & Treatment blog brings tips, treatments and motivational stories to encourage and inspire you to live your best life while managing a neurological disorder.
Genetic Counseling
Genetics and family health history provide information to determine how likely it is that you or your family has or may develop a neurological disorder. The Fixel Institute offers free genetic counseling to patients and their families.
Ask your care team about genetic counseling programs at your next visit.
Participate in Research
Clinical trials are essential to finding new treatment options for neuromuscular disorders. As a patient at the Fixel Institute, you will have the opportunity to participate in a clinical trial at the Fixel Institute.
Make an Appointment
Whether you’re looking for a new patient visit or returning as a current patient, our team can help you schedule your appointment. Options may be available for telehealth.