Have any tips on finding a good neurologist?
Hi! Thanks for your question! Finding a good neurologist can be an important part of managing your MS well. You might find this article about finding a doctor helpful to your search -- https://multiplesclerosis.net/living-with-ms/find-doctor-help/. Cathy (the author) offers a lot of good suggestions and tips for finding the best doctor for you and your needs. You can also view a list of neurologists in your area here -- http://www.mscare.org/search/custom.asp?id=881. Good luck and keep us posted on your search, should you feel comfortable doing so. Thanks again and have a great day! Best, Erin, MultipleSclerosis.net Team Member.
If you've been diagnosed with MS, it's important to see a neurologist who specializes in MS. This doctor might work at an MS center, might be part of a team of neurologists, or might work independently. There are a few things which I would do to find an MS specialists:
- Check the directory of MS centers (http://www.mscare.org/search/custom.asp?id=881) for clinics or doctors who are members of the Consortium of MS Centers (CMSC).
- Call the National MS Society (1-800-344-4867) to ask for a list of MS specialists in your area.
- If you attend in-person events or support group meetings, ask other MS patients who they recommend.