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Neurology

  • Diagnosis
  • Second Opinion
  • Coordination of Care
  • Long-term Chronic Disease Management


Neuroradiology

  • 3T MRI Brain and Spine Imaging
  • Vascular Assessments
  • MR Spectroscopy
  • MRI Research Techniques 
    • Atrophy Measurements
    • Functional MRI
    • Magnetization Transfer Imaging
    • Diffusion Tensor/Tractography Imaging


Electrophysiology Laboratory

  • Evoked Potential Tests
    • Visual evoked potential study
    • Brainstem auditory evoked potential study
    • Somatosensory evoked potential study
  • Nerve conduction studies and needle EMG
  • Repetitive nerve stimulation tests
  • Single-fiber EMG


Neuro-Ophthalmology

  • Evaluation and treatment
  • Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT)
  • Low-Vision Clinic
  • Driving assessment clinic


Neuro-Urology

  • Urodynamic Studies
  • Male sexual dysfunction evaluation and treatment
  • Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
  • Continence Care Clinic

Neuropsychology

  • Cognitive assessment and counseling


Neurosurgery

  • Spine Clinic
  • Intrathecal Baclofen Pump placement


Psychiatry & Psychology

  • Comprehensive evaluation and treatment
  • Specific counseling for MS patients


Infusion Therapy

  • The Kirklin Clinic Infusion Center
  • The Jefferson Tower Infusion Center


Spasticity Management

  • Botulinum Toxin treamtent
  • Intrathecal Baclofen Pump


Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

  • Physiatrist
  • Physical Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Speech Therapy
  • Wheelchair and Seating Clinic
  • Driver Rehabilitation Services
  • Vocational Counseling


MS Nursing 

  • Patient Care Coordination


Clinical Research Trials 

  • Screening for Clinical Research Trial 



Specialized diagnostic services available through the UAB MS Center include advanced neuroimaging, cerebrospinal fluid testing, electrophysiological testing, and neuropsychological evaluation. MS specialists at UAB work closely with specialists in neuro-ophthalmology, neuro-urology, urogynecology & pelvic reconstructive surgery, neurosurgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, psychiatry, psychology and pain management to provide the best available care to MS patients. State-of-the-art treatment facilities – including infusion centers, available at multiple locations throughout UAB – provide patients with friendly and patient-centered care. Specialized services including intrathecal baclofen pump placement and management, chemotherapy for aggressive disease, therapeutic plasmapheresis, wheelchair seating assessment, and driving assessment for visually and physically disabled MS patients are also available.

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