McMurray Medical Building
1536 N. 115th Street
Suite 130
Seattle, WA 98133
Multiple Sclerosis Care
With the right treatments, living well with multiple sclerosis (MS) is possible. We're here to help you feel your best.
Multiple Sclerosis Care
With the right treatments, living well with multiple sclerosis (MS) is possible. We're here to help you feel your best.
Expert multiple sclerosis care every step of the way
If you’ve recently received a multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis — or have been living with MS for years — we want you to know: you’re not alone. At UW Medicine, our MS specialists support you at every stage of your journey.
Multiple sclerosis affects nearly one million people in the U.S. But thanks to ongoing research and new MS treatments, living well with this condition is more possible than ever. Early MS diagnosis and care can help slow disease progression and improve your quality of life. You can count on our team to carefully review your symptoms and medical history to understand what’s going on, whether it’s MS or a similar disorder. From there, we’ll build a treatment plan tailored to you.
As our patient, you get more than expert MS care. You gain a team that’s in it together with you. We’ll listen, answer questions and adjust as your needs change.
Nationally recognized
UW Medicine is proud to be recognized by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society as both a Partner in MS Care and Center for Comprehensive Care. These honors reflect the depth of our services and expertise. Many of our doctors are leaders in MS research. They contribute to advancements in how we understand, treat and manage this complex condition.
High marks from patients
Our patients say it best. With a rating of almost 5 out of 5 stars, we help them do more than manage MS. We help them feel like themselves again. That might mean improving mobility, managing stress, or finding a balance between work, home and health.
Care without the wait
When MS symptoms flare or new concerns arise, timely care matters. Our nurse practitioners provide quick access and connect you with a full multidisciplinary team for urgent needs, initial evaluations, and ongoing management.
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One-Stop Care: Patient Experiences from the MS Center
Neurologists lead a team that includes nurse practitioners, psychologists, rehabilitation specialists and infusion therapy nurses. Instead of navigating referrals to different clinics, you can connect with the MS treatments and resources you need, all within UW Medicine. But don’t just take our word for it. Hear real testimonials from patients about what makes the MS Center experience so unique.
Multiple sclerosis treatments and services we offer
MS care requires a collaborative approach. Your team includes MS-trained neurologists, physical medicine and rehabilitation doctors, nurse practitioners, rehabilitation psychologists, social workers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, MS-trained nurses, pharmacist and a vocational counselor.
Together, we offer a full range of procedures and services:
- Bladder scan
- Cognitive testing
- Medication management
- MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
- Neuro-ophthalmologic care
- Occupational therapy
- Ocular testing
- On-site blood draw
- On-site infusions
- Patient education and workshops
- Physical therapy
- Rehabilitation psychology
- Rehabilitation services
- Speech and language therapy
- Telemedicine services
- Vocational counseling
Conditions we treat
The Multiple Sclerosis Center at UW Medical Center – Northwest in Seattle is an award-winning specialty center. Our team understands that no two MS journeys are the same. From your very first visit, we focus on getting the right diagnosis and ruling out conditions that may mimic MS. You’ll receive personalized treatment, rehabilitation and symptom management to achieve the best outcome.
We care for people with:
- Anti-MOG antibody disease
- Autoimmune encephalitis
- Behçet’s disease
- Clinically isolated syndrome
- CNS demyelinating disease
- CNS lupus
- CNS vasculitis
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) / Devic’s disease
- Neurosarcoidosis
- Optic neuritis
- Stiff person syndrome
- Transverse myelitis
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Multiple Sclerosis Center at UW Medical Center – Northwest
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Webinar series
From January through November, we offer monthly MS education sessions online. They’re designed to fit easily into your schedule — no travel required.
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Patient workshops
We’re pleased to host a series of 4-week virtual workshops about life with MS. Join us on Zoom to explore practical ways to manage common MS symptoms and challenges.
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Events
The MS Center will have a team for the Seattle MS Walk on April 26, 2026, at Gas Works Park. Walk with us for a great cause.
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Findings back therapies to ease MS fatigue
A new study has found that the multiple sclerosis medication modafinil, telephone-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or a combination of both can significantly reduce fatigue due to MS.
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3 Early Signs of Multiple Sclerosis to Pay Attention to
Some MS symptoms, like fatigue or dizziness, are vague. How do you know when to be concerned? And what should you do if you think you have MS? Know the signs and when to seek help.
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Pain, anxiety should be dealt with soon after MS diagnosis
Two recent studies by UW Medicine researchers indicate that medical professionals should offer non-pharmaceutical support for symptoms at the time of MS diagnosis, rather than wait.
OUR TEAM
MS-trained specialists
Our Multiple Sclerosis Center was established in 1977 as the first comprehensive MS Center on the West Coast. In 2012, the UW Medicine MS Center moved to the UW Medical Center – Northwest campus. Here, you’ll find a tradition of service, scientific inquiry and teaching in one, accessible location.