Multiple sclerosis (MS) can bring changes and uncertainty to your life. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, our experts provide care that helps you feel your best and more confident about your future.
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health offers services that are recognized by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society as Centers for Comprehensive Care. This designation represents our commitment to delivering all the services you need and maintaining excellent outcomes.
We are also a proud member of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers. This national group of health care professionals is improving the lives of people with MS through clinical care, education, and research.
Highlights of our MS comprehensive care center include:
Skilled specialists: Board-certified neurologists with additional training in MS and decades of experience guide your treatment plan. You can count on us for an accurate diagnosis and treatments responsive to your changing needs. Meet our team.
High-volume program: We see more than 1,500 patients per year at our specialty centers. People come to us from across the Pacific Northwest, including Alaska. This depth of experience enables us to successfully treat complex multiple sclerosis cases that don’t respond to standard therapies.
To help our community receive the best possible care, we actively participate in regional and national initiatives advancing the field.
These efforts include:
We provide seamless services throughout your treatment journey. MS-trained neurologists and nurses anticipate your needs and coordinate services to meet them. Our MS comprehensive care center services include:
We work with additional providers to confirm your diagnosis, monitor treatment response, and plan for future care needs. These specialists include:
Neurorehabilitation services optimize your independence. They also help you cope with temporary or permanent changes in your abilities. Services are available from:
We may call on additional members of the neuroscience team within VMFH or our community to provide other services you may need. They include:
You may need assessments and therapies from other specialists, including:
We may arrange additional services to address practical matters and relieve discomfort. Supportive care includes services from:
At your appointment, specialists take time to explain your diagnosis and address all your concerns. For additional information, read our multiple sclerosis FAQs.
Our specialists care for patients across the Puget Sound area and beyond. Find an MS specialist near you.