About the MS program at Ohio State

Dr. Segal and patient in exam wearing masksThe 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

MS doctor with patient wearing masksCare 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.


Centers and Specialty Clinics

Multiple Sclerosis Care Team

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Benjamin Segal, MD

Chair and professor, Department of Neurology

Tirisham Gyang

Tirisham Gyang, MD

Director, Multiple Sclerosis
Vice Chair of DEI

Dr. Gyang specializes in multiple sclerosis and related neuro-immunological disorders of the brain and spinal cord and has particular interest in experimental therapeutics, clinical trials and medical education. She is passionate about empowering patients with personalized interdisciplinary clinical care, quality education and clinical research. She completed her training in clinical multiple sclerosis and experimental therapeutics from University of Rochester Medical Center as a scholar of the National MS Society. She is a board certified neurologist and an active member of multiple professional societies.

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Cole Harrington

Cole Harrington, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor - Clinical

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Allison Jordan, DO

MS Specialist, Neurologist

Meena Khan, MD

Meena Khan, MD

Dr. Khan is a neurologist and associate professor of Clinical Medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She is the program director for the Sleep Medicine Fellowship program as well as co-director of the annual Ohio State Sleep Symposium.

Her clinical interests center on sleep in neurological disease. She manages the sleep medicine neuromodulation program for sleep disordered breathing and has a clinic specifically devoted to sleep issues in those with multiple sclerosis.

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Xiaojun Zhang

Xiaojun Zhang, MD, PhD

MS Specialist, Neurologist

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Kristi Epstein, MSN, APRN-CNP, CCRN

Kristi has over 20 years of experience in the medical field and maintains a special certification in critical care. She has been with the Department of Neurology for over five years. Clinical interests include the MS Quality of Life (QOL) Clinic, which focuses on diet, exercise and lifestyle modification to improve QOL for MS patients. QOL Clinic screening tools can help direct appropriate referrals for comprehensive care of complex patients in our MS Multidisciplinary Symptomatic Clinic. Kristi’s other interests include pregnancy planning for MS patients, MS disease education and clinical research.

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Margaret Hansen, RPh

Clinical Specialty Pharmacist

Dr. Hansen is a clinical pharmacist who joined the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center’s Neurology Department in 2019. She sees patients for baseline screening and education prior to starting or switching to a new MS disease-modifying therapy, and provides the ongoing lab safety monitoring. Dr. Hansen obtained a PharmD from the University of Kansas and graduated with distinction. She completed ASHP-accredited residency training in Pharmacy Practice at Prisma Health in Columbia, South Carolina, and Ambulatory Care Pharmacy at Kaiser Permanente Colorado in Denver, Colorado. Her clinical interests within the MS clinic include women’s health, tobacco cessation and improving immunization rates.

Stephanie Kielb, PhD

Stephanie Kielb, PhD

Clinical Neuropsychologist

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Vicki Kascsak, RN

Multiple Sclerosis Nurse
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Katsuri Ganesh Barki

Clinical Research Manager
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Trittnee Robinson

Clinical Research Coordinator
Grace Schaffner, DPT, PT

Grace Schaffner, DPT, PT

Outpatient Rehabilitation Program Coordinator for Multiple Sclerosis

Physical Therapist

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