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The Department of Neurology at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a highly integrated, collaborative department of 20 neurologists who specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and research of conditions and diseases affecting the nervous system. Close collaboration with specialists in other Mayo Clinic departments and divisions offers Mayo Clinic patients comprehensive care based on the traditional Mayo Clinic Model of Care.

Within the department, the Multiple Sclerosis Center provides a comprehensive evaluation and treatment plan for MS patients. In addition, the MS Center strives to provide an opportunity for the patient to address their needs with each specialty service and leave with a treatment plan to optimize their health.

Patients receive a focused assessment by the MS Center in a timely and efficient manner. The patient meets each team member for an individual evaluation and examination. Team members include neurologists, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, urologists, and social workers. A representative from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is available to meet patients and provide referrals to community resources.

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has recognized Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale's Multiple Sclerosis Center as a designated Chapter-affiliated center focused on the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of patients with multiple sclerosis and other demyelinating diseases.

Meet the faculty

	Jonathan Carter, M.D. Program Director Medical school: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Residency: Harvard Medical School Fellowship: Clinical Neurophysiology, Multiple Sclerosis, Brigham and Women's Hospital Interests: Multiple sclerosis Optic neuritis Transverse myelitis Neuroimmunology View full profile
	Cristina Valencia Sanchez, M.D., Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Neurology Medical school: Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain Graduate school: Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain Residency: Neurology, Hospital Universitario Clinico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain; Transitional, Neurology, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education Fellowship: Multiple Sclerosis, Autoimmune Neurology, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education Interests: MOG antibody-associated disorder Paraneoplastic encephalitis Neurosarcoidosis Autoimmune encephalopathy Autoimmune epilepsy Multiple sclerosis Paraneoplastic syndromes of the nervous system Neuromyelitis optica View full profile
	Dean Wingerchuk, M.D. Professor of Neurology Medical school: University of Saskatchewan Residency: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine Fellowship: Clinical Neuroimmunology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine; Clinical Neuroimmunology/Multiple Sclerosis, University of Western Ontario Interests: Neuromyelitis optica Transverse myelitis Opticospinal forms of multiple sclerosis ADEM Myelopathy Health research methodology Clinical outcome measure research Evidence-based clinical practice, education, and curriculum design Systemic reviews and meta-analyses View full profile
	Nicholas Zalewski, M.D. Assistant Professor of Neurology Medical school: University of Nebraska Medical Center Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education Fellowship: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education Interests: Multiple sclerosis Autoimmune neurology Rare spinal cord disease Diagnosis of unresolved illness Empowering patients to be partners in managing their health View full profile

Advisers

You will be assigned a faculty advisor who can provide comprehensive educational advice and personal support.

Visiting professors

Many prominent professors visit Mayo Clinic each year. They present their work during morning and late afternoon lectures. Residents and fellows are encouraged to take full advantage of these opportunities to interact with experts from other academic centers and are relieved from clinical assignments to do so.

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