{"id":356,"date":"2015-11-16T10:58:40","date_gmt":"2015-11-16T15:58:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/med.virginia.edu\/neurology\/?page_id=356"},"modified":"2025-11-12T14:43:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T19:43:07","slug":"multiple-sclerosis-neuroimmunology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/med.virginia.edu\/neurology\/subspecialty-divisions\/multiple-sclerosis-neuroimmunology\/","title":{"rendered":"Multiple Sclerosis &#8211; Neuroimmunology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8800 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/med.virginia.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/235\/2025\/02\/MS-Group-Shot-Nov-2024-002-1024x814.jpg\" alt=\"Group photo of Multiple Sclerosis Doctors\" width=\"1024\" height=\"814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/med.virginia.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/235\/2025\/02\/MS-Group-Shot-Nov-2024-002-1024x814.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/med.virginia.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/235\/2025\/02\/MS-Group-Shot-Nov-2024-002-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/med.virginia.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/235\/2025\/02\/MS-Group-Shot-Nov-2024-002-768x611.jpg 768w, https:\/\/med.virginia.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/235\/2025\/02\/MS-Group-Shot-Nov-2024-002-1536x1221.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/med.virginia.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/235\/2025\/02\/MS-Group-Shot-Nov-2024-002-2048x1628.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/med.virginia.edu\/neurology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/235\/2025\/02\/MS-Group-Shot-Nov-2024-002-252x200.jpg 252w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Division of Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology is dedicated to providing exceptional, interdisciplinary care for people with multiple sclerosis. We also seek to advance our understanding of the disease through clinical research and providing subspecialty training for the next generation of neurologists seeking to specialize in this field by providing opportunities. Our approach is highly collaborative and focuses on the following conditions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Multiple sclerosis, Adult and Pediatric Onset<\/li>\n<li>Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders<\/li>\n<li>Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis<\/li>\n<li>Sarcoidosis<\/li>\n<li>Transverse myelitis<\/li>\n<li>Optic neuritis<\/li>\n<li>CNS Vasculitis<\/li>\n<li>Autoimmune and paraneoplastic disorders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The University of Virginia Multiple Sclerosis Center is recognized by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society as a Center for Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Care and is a recognized member of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Core Providers:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvahealth.com\/providers\/Monica-Buckley-1699139626\">Monica Buckley, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvahealth.com\/providers\/James-Brenton-1811156284\">J. Nicholas Brenton, MD, Associate Professor (Director, Pediatric and Young Adult MS Clinic)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvahealth.com\/providers\/Robert-Shin-1932124385\">Robert K. Shin, MD, Professor (Director, MS and Clinical Neuroimmunology Division)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvahealth.com\/providers\/Alexandra-Simpson-1447784459\">Alexandra Simpson, MD, Assistant Professor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvahealth.com\/providers\/Mini-Singh-1356761217\">Mini Singh, MBBS, Assistant Professor (Director, Neuroimmunology Fellowship Training Program)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvahealth.com\/providers\/Brian-Weinshenker-1588641591\">Brian Weinshenker, MD, Professor<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Associated Providers:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvahealth.com\/providers\/Kathleen-Fuchs-1174692792\">Kathleen L. Fuchs, PhD, ABPP (Neuropsychologist)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvahealth.com\/providers\/Thomas-Druzgal-1043345762\">Thomas Druzgal, MD (Neuroradiologist)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Angela Holian, PharmD (Clinical Pharmacist)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Clinical Staff:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Matt Baron (Research Coordinator)<\/li>\n<li>Leann Dixon, BSN, RN (Nurse Coordinator)<\/li>\n<li>Margaret Keller, RN (Research Coordinator)<\/li>\n<li>Carol Paul (Administrative Assistant)<\/li>\n<li>Laura Zbehlik, MSW (Social Worker)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/actrims.memberclicks.net\/fellowship-positions-university-of-virginia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click Here for Information on Fellowship Opportunities<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Additional Information<\/h3>\n<p>To make an appointment, please call <strong>(434) 924-2706<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For directions and more information about our clinic:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvahealth.com\/locations\/Adult-Neurology-Clinic-LOC0000237700\">Adult Neurology Clinic<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvahealth.com\/locations\/Pediatric-&amp;-Young-Adult-Multiple-Sclerosis-Clinic-LOC0000237725\">Pediatric &amp; Young Adult Multiple Sclerosis Clinic<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Division of Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology is dedicated to providing exceptional, interdisciplinary care for people with multiple sclerosis. 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