To diagnose a child is difficult due to other
childhood disorders that my resemble MS, so it is important so see a
specialist. Centers for MS provide consultations,
medical evaluations, continued care, and treatment, for children with disorders
of the nervous system. The healthcare professionals and/or facilities listed may not be MS specialists.
| Rady's Children Hospital - Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Center Location(s): San Deigo, CA The
Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Center, led by Jennifer Graves, M.D.,
Ph.D., M.A.S., coordinates multidisciplinary care for children living
with multiple sclerosis and related diseases. | www.rchsd.org/programs-services/neurology/services/pediatric-multiple-sclerosis-center/ |
Littlefield Therapy (for Children) Location(s): Murrieta, CA & Hemet, CA We address children's comprehensive needs thru Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy & Speech Therapy all under one roof. | http://littlefieldpt.com/ |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Location(s): Aurora, CO The Neuroimmunology Clinic for Children treat MS and Optic Neuritis | www.ucdneurology.org |
| Aaen, Gregory MD Location(s): San Bernardino, CA "Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis and related conditions" | http://lomalindahealth.org/doctors/profile/Pediatrics-Neurology/Aaen-Gregory.html/ |
| The UCSF Regional Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Center Location(s): San Francisco, CA "Is the only center of its kind on the West Coast. We have been designated by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society as a center of excellence for comprehensive care of children and adolescents with MS and related diseases." | www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org/clinics/multiple_sclerosis/index.html |
Mayo Clinic Location(s): AZ, FL, & MN "A multispecialty team with expertise in the treatment of pediatric MS cares for children and adolescents." | www.mayo.edu/research/centers-programs/center-multiple-sclerosis-cns-demyelinating-diseases/pediatric-multiple-sclerosis www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/childrens-center |
Center for Pediatric Onset Demyelinating DiseaseCPODD Location(s): Birmingham, AL "Is one of six Pediatric MS Centers of Excellence nation-wide established by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS)." | www.uab.edu/medicine/peds/cpodd |
Partners Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Center Location(s):Boston, MA "The
Partners Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Center is dedicated to the care
of children and adolescents with Multiple Sclerosis and related
demyelinating disorders." | www.partnersmscenter.org/index.php?id=62&mn=12 |
| Pediatric MS Centers of Excellence (National MS Society) Location(s): Throughout the U.S. "families now have Society-supported resources for evaluation, diagnosis, medical care and support. A child does not need to have a definite diagnosis of MS to be evaluated at one of these sites. Children with symptoms suggestive of any CNS demyelinating disorder will be seen regardless of ability to pay" | www.nationalmssociety.org/Search?q=pediatric%2bms%2bcenters&stype=0&chap=0 www.nationalmssociety.org/about-multiple-sclerosis/pediatric-ms/index.aspx |