Carolinas Multiple Sclerosis Center offers state-of-the-art resources to provide the most advanced specialized care, along with research and education. Recognized as a leader in the research and treatment of multiple sclerosis, Carolinas MS Center provides patients with individualized treatment plans formulated to help them sustain greater functionality over the course of their illness.
Our center offers a comprehensive, team-oriented approach to patient care that includes physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, a social worker, counseling for depression/anxiety and a dietitian.
Our comprehensive program is equipped to handle the wide range of symptoms that normally makes the disease difficult to treat. Michael Kaufman, MD and Jill Conway, MD along with their dedicated team, focus on addressing the physical, emotional, cognitive and rehabilitation needs of each MS patient and their family members. Our specialists assist patients from diagnosis to disease management to physical therapy, while participating in research studies that offer the most innovative therapies.
Dr. Kaufman was recently named as President-Elect of the Consortium of MS Centers, the largest organization of MS providers with worldwide membership of more than 130 centers. He was also recently appointed Chairman of the Integration Panel of the Department of Defense Congressionally Directed MS Research Program.
Carolinas MS Center provides significant clinical research opportunities available for patients, ranging from genetic studies to trials of new treatments. Our specialists are nationally recognized for their contributions to MS research - conducting more than 60 research trials since 1993.
For more information about our multiple sclerosis services, please call 704-446-1900.
Clinical trials may be available for multiple sclerosis patients - search the trials database.
