• Functional Movement Disorder Clinic

  In this clinic, the movement disorders neurologists, nurse practitioners and clinical psychologist work together to provide accurate assessment and diagnosis of functional movement disorders, symptom monitoring over time, and evidence-based psychotherapy to treat movement symptoms. Evidence-based treatment includes biweekly cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to assist patients with understanding their movements, identifying symptom triggers, and learning cognitive and behavioral strategies that have been proven to reduce and/or eliminate symptoms. Patients will typically undergo 6 to 8 sessions of focused CBT, or until treatment goals are met. Concurrent intervention with physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy may be incorporated if appropriate.

  Lead Physician: Ariane Park, MD, MPH, Lead Psychologist: Stephanie Kielb, PhD.

• Movement Disorders Neuromodulation Clinic

  In this clinic, a team composed of a movement disorders neurologist, advanced practice provider, nurse and medical assistants work closely to evaluate patients that have a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease or other movement disorder that are candidates for DBS or have underwent neuromodulation therapy.

  Lead Physician: Ariane Park, MD, MPH.

• Parkinson's Disease Multidisciplinary Clinic (Coming in June 2022)

  In this clinic, a team composed of a movement disorder neurologist, advanced practice provider (APP), nurse and medical assistants work closely with physical, occupational and speech therapists, psychologists and a social worker to best meet the various needs of Parkinson’s disease patients. This “one stop shop” makes it easy for patients to receive the care they need, in a timely fashion, all in one location. There is an extensive discussion regarding motor and non-motor features of Parkinson’s disease with a focus on individualizing patient care.

  Lead Physician: Ariane Park, MD, MPH, Lead Advanced Practice Provider: Clarisse Goas, APRN-CNP.

• Huntington's Disease Center Multidisciplinary Clinic

  The Huntington's Disease Society Center of Excellence at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is a multidisciplinary team composed of Huntington's disease experts including a neurologist, genetics counselor, nurse coordinator, social worker, physical, occupational and speech therapists, dietician and neuropsychologists. The clinic is held on Monday and Wednesday afternoons and offers coordinated care and support to those affected by HD and their families.  Ohio State is a Huntington Study Group accredited research site and the clinic team is supported by an active clinical trial group effort offering opportunities to participate in observational and interventional research trials

  Lead Physician: Sandra Kostyk, MD, PhD

• Epilepsy Pregnancy Clinic

  In this clinic, the Epilepsy team works closely with the Maternal Fetal Medicine group to monitor epilepsy patients who are pregnant. During this time, anti-seizure medication serum levels are monitored on a monthly basis and counselling is given to the patient during each trimester of pregnancy. There is extensive discussion on postpartum safety, breastfeeding, and postpartum anxiety/depression. After the final visit (at 3 months postpartum), the patient goes back to their original epilepsy provider for their long-term care.

  Lead Physician: Sarita Maturu, DO

• Epilepsy Transition Clinic

  This multidisciplinary clinic works in collaboration with Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH). Adolescents and young adults are assessed for transition "readiness" and once felt appropriate, they are referred to the adult epileptologist in this clinic. Both the pediatric and adult epileptologist are present during this appointment, which takes place at NCH, to ensure a smooth transition. This team includes an epileptologist, social worker, pharmacist, neuropsychologist and nutritionist. NCH referrals only.

  Lead Physician: Sarita Maturu, DO

• Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Event (PNEE) Clinic

  In this clinic, patients diagnosed with PNEE meet with both an epileptologist and psychologist to go over their diagnosis. Once established with the psychologist, they are enrolled in a 6- to 8-week group therapy process to help identify symptom triggers and learn both cognitive and behavioral strategies to help decrease and eliminate spells. If the patient requires more targeted therapy after this period of time, then they will be referred for further individual counselling. There will also be a monthly support group held by an APP for those enrolled in this clinic.

  Lead Physician: Sarita Maturu, DO, Lead Advanced Practice Provider: Crystal Epley, APRN-CNP

Multiple Sclerosis/Neuroimmunology Division

• Multiple Sclerosis Psychotherapy Clinic

  Adjusting to life with a chronic illness can be difficult. In this clinic, patients with MS will receive evidence-based psychotherapy with a clinical psychologist to address a wide range of issues, including adjustment to chronic illness/disability, depression/anxiety symptoms and fatigue. Treatment will be individualized to fit each patient’s unique needs, but will broadly focus on learning new coping strategies for addressing symptoms and enhancing quality of life. Evidence-based treatment approaches used include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and behavioral activation (BA).

  Lead Physician: Tirisham Gyang, MD, Lead Psychologist: Stephanie Kielb, PhD

• Neuro-Rheumatology Clinic

  This is a multidisciplinary clinic between Neuroimmunology and Rheumatology to provide care for patients with neurological manifestations of systemic inflammatory/rheumatologic disorders. Disorders seen include neuro-psychiatric lupus, neurologic manifestation of Sjogren’s syndrome, vasculitis, connective tissue disorder, etc.

  Lead Physician: Tirisham Gyang, MD

• Neurosarcoidosis Clinic

  This is a multidisciplinary clinic between Neuroimmunology and the Sarcoidosis specialists within Pulmonary Medicine in the management and care of patients with Neurosarcoidosis. The team works together to provide clinical care and innovative research to better understand and treat this rare disorder. Patients will be seen by specialist from both teams and a unified plan of care will be discussed between specialists.

  Lead Physician: Tirisham Gyang, MD

• Quality of Life (QOL) Multiple Sclerosis Clinic

  The Ohio State University has developed a multidisciplinary QOL clinic for patients with multiple sclerosis. Patients have the opportunity to see multiple providers in the same clinic space in order to address concurrent issues including: disease education; disease modifying therapy education; diet; exercise and supplement education; and visits with specialists to address associated symptomatic conditions. Patients can see embedded specialists during this visit including clinical pharmacy, sleep specialists, urology, neuropsychology and physical therapy, among others. Testing can be included within this clinic day to include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), OCT, bladder scanning and blood tests. This multidisciplinary clinic will address symptom management and education about lifestyle changes that can positively affect quality of life.

  Lead Physician: Tirisham Gyang, MD, Lead Advanced Practice Provider: Kristi Epstein, APRN-CNP

• Multiple Sclerosis Multidisciplinary Symptom Management Clinic

  This multidisciplinary clinic is staffed by a team of specialists who evaluate and treat a range of MS related symptoms, including fatigue, mood disorders/depression, cognitive and memory issues, spasticity, imbalance and unsteady or labored gait, weakness, incoordination, speech and swallowing difficulties, pain, and bladder dysfunction. Addressing these symptoms and providing education about lifestyle changes can positively affect quality of life.

  Lead Physician: Tirisham Gyang, MD, Lead Advanced Practice Provider: Kristi Epstein, APRN-CNP

• Multiple Sclerosis Fatigue/Sleep Clinic

  This is a specialty clinic for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) to manage fatigue and sleep disorders. Fatigue is the most common symptom reported by patients with MS and sleep disorders are more prevalent in MS patients than the general population. This clinic will identify patients who need a polysomnography or further investigation and create a customized treatment plan for these patients.

  Lead Sleep Physician: Meena Khan, MD, Lead Neurology Physician: Tirisham Gyang, MD

Neuromuscular Division

• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)/Motor Neuron Disease Multidisciplinary Clinic and Research Program

  This clinic provides comprehensive clinical care to patients with ALS and related motor neuron diseases. The multidisciplinary care team is led by a physician-scientist and includes neuromuscular neurologists, nurse practitioners, a registered nurse, physical therapist, respiratory therapist, genetic counselor, social worker, dietitian, speech and language pathologist and clinical research coordinator. This allows patients to receive the highly specialized care they need on the same visit day. A major focus of our program is to connect the individuals that we serve in clinic to the critical research efforts that are happening in our laboratories and those throughout the world.

  Lead Physician: Stephen Kolb, MD, PhD

• Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinic

  As one of the MDA Care Centers Network, we provide comprehensive clinical care to patients with muscular dystrophies and other neuromuscular disorders. The multidisciplinary care team at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center includes neuromuscular neurologists, nurse practitioners, a registered nurse, physical therapist, respiratory therapist, genetic counselor, social worker, dietitian, speech and language pathologist. This allows patients to receive the highly specialized care they need on the same visit day. It also provides patient’s opportunities to access newly approved therapies and take part in cutting-edge research studies.

  Lead Physician: Bakri Elsheikh, MBBS

• Myasthenia Gravis (MG) clinic

  This clinic is supported by a multidisciplinary team of myasthenia gravis experts. Our team includes three neurologists, a nurse, a respiratory therapist, a dietitian and a pharmacist. We work closely with a social worker, physical and speech therapists, and a genetics counselor. The clinic is held primarily on Tuesdays with extensions to Mondays as needed and offers coordinated care and support to those affected by MG and other diseases affecting the neuromuscular junction (NMJ) such as Lambert-Eaton syndrome (LEMS) and hereditary myasthenic syndromes. We are active participants in national and international research trials in an effort to develop new and innovative approaches to the treatment of MG, LEMS and other disorders of the NMJ.

  Lead Physician: Miriam Freimer, MD

• Myositis Clinic

  This is a multidisciplinary clinic focused on the evaluation and treatment of patients with autoimmune inflammatory muscle diseases including dermatomyositis, polymyositis, inclusion body myositis and immune mediated necrotizing myopathies. The clinic team includes a neuromuscular neurologist, rheumatologist, physical therapist, respiratory therapist, dietitian, and clinical pharmacist. We collaborate with a dermatologist and pulmonologist. The clinic provides patients with comprehensive care and access to the latest treatment as well as opportunities to participate in clinical trials.

  Lead Neurology Physician: Bakri Elsheikh, MBBS, Lead Rheumatology Physician: Jisna Paul, MBBS