MS Quarterly Provider Newsletter

About the MS program at Ohio State

The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Neuroimmunology Division within the Department of Neurology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is one of the most advanced and comprehensive centers for MS care and research in the United States. We’ve brought together world-renowned clinicians, scientists and educators who specialize in MS and related diseases, becoming a destination for patients, as well as for physicians, learners and researchers, from well beyond central Ohio.

We offer the latest disease-modifying therapies, symptomatic treatments and rehabilitative interventions with the goals of preventing relapses and slowing or halting neurological decline. These clinical innovations are only strengthened by a robust research portfolio that includes fundamental studies on the causes of MS and investigator initiated clinical trials of innovative therapies, conducted by a faculty ardently committed to training the next generation of MS specialists and neuroimmunologists.

Set up an appointment for your patient

Refer by phone

Speak with our MS scheduling team at 614-366-3744.

Refer by paper form (fax)

1. Complete our single-page Universal Referral Form located at wexnermedical.osu.edu/referralform.
2. Fax the referral form and clinical documentation to 614-293-6111.

After we have received your fax, we’ll contact your patient directly to schedule an appointment and send you confirmation of your patient’s appointment for your records.

Refer online with CareLink

If you’re an Ohio State CareLink user, you can refer your patients online at wexnermedical.osu.edu/carelink. CareLink is Ohio State’s web-based program that provides real-time, HIPAA-protected access to all electronic health records. It provides prompt communication of the patient’s diagnosis, medications, test results and treatment plan, and allows you to place orders for tests and send referrals electronically.

Not a CareLink user? Visit wexnermedical.osu.edu/carelink to enroll today. If you have any questions during any part of the referral process or about the status of your patient, please call our referral specialists at 614-293-4326.

Program highlights

Care is coordinated among a multidisciplinary team with specialized knowledge and experience in MS and neuroimmunology. Collaboration strengthens our approach. Depending on the needs of individual patients, the clinical care team may include a neurologist, pharmacist, nurse practitioner, infusion nurse, social worker, neuropsychologist, neuroradiologist, sleep and fatigue specialist, urologist, physical/occupational therapist, speech therapist, psychiatrist and ophthalmologist.

The latest diagnostic tools inform more effective and targeted treatment plans. This includes 3 Tesla MRI, optical coherence tomography, evoked potential tests and rapid onsite laboratory analysis of blood and cerebrospinal fluids. A dedicated network of clinical trial coordinators and internationally recognized research labs studying the pathogenesis of MS and related conditions keep the team at the forefront of medical innovation and knowledge. These efforts are facilitated by a state-of-the- art biorepository with integrated database.

Daily collaboration and active engagement with medical students, neurology residents and MS fellows challenge the entire team to keep informed about the latest clinical advancements and research findings.

We offer an internationally prominent MS research laboratory program investigating the pathogenesis of MS and exploring novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets to increase the accuracy of diagnosis and drive the discovery of superior and safer treatments.

The program is supported by Benjamin Segal, MD, chair of the Department of Neurology, along with an associate professor, six assistant professors and two postdoctoral fellows, as well as a team of technicians and graduate students.

Congratulations to the Multiple Sclerosis Center at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center for receiving the Philanthropic Partner in Care Award from the MS Society.

The Philanthropic Partner in Care Award honors leaders in the MS movement that are going above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of people with multiple sclerosis. The Philanthropic Partner in Care is a representative of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and reflects the organization’s values, ideals, objectives and mission to stop the progression of disease, restore lost functionality, and end MS forever. The Philanthropic Partner in Care brings status, inspiration and motivation to the event. The Philanthropic Partner in Care actively engages with the MS Society and community at large. The Philanthropic Partner in Care Awardee, if it is a health system, should be a registered Partner in Care with the National MS Society. The awardee also should be involved in multiple facets of the National MS Society, including but not limited to: Advocacy, Community awareness, Funding the mission, and Leadership roles within the Society.