At the Emory MS Center, we understand how complex and frightening it can be to get a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) or an autoimmune condition that affects the central nervous system.
Our team works hard to give you easy access to neurological care. We provide compassionate, comprehensive and efficient care to anyone with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, possible multiple sclerosis, or other similar conditions.
Founded in 2008, the Emory MS Center is a key part of Emory Healthcare’s brain health services.

Multiple Sclerosis Center
Comprehensive Care for Multiple Sclerosis
Expertise in Neuro-inflammatory Diseases
We treat multiple sclerosis and a range of immune-related central nervous conditions, including:
- Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis
- Autoimmune encephalitis
- Infections of the central nervous system
- Neuromyelitis optical spectrum disorder
- Neurosarcoidosis
- Transverse myelitis
Collaborative, Integrative Treatments
The specialists at the Emory MS Center provide team-based evaluations and treatment plans. You get access to a full line of therapies and integrative care from experts in:
- Cognitive evaluations and treatments
- Counseling
- Neuro-ophthalmology
- Neurorehabilitation
- Physical therapy
- Specialty evaluations
- Urological evaluations and treatment
Advancing Care through Research
Our MS doctors and scientists lead research projects focused on understanding and improving care for neuroinflammatory diseases of the central nervous system. We also lead and participate in clinical trials. This means you may be able to test a new medicine or treatment by taking part in a clinical study.
Our Team
The MS team includes experts in:
- Neurology
- Pharmacy
- Neuro-ophthalmology
- Neuropsychology
- Physical therapy
- Rehabilitation
- Urology
Neil Lava, MD, Neurologist
Co-Director, Emory MS Center
William Tyor, MD, Neurologist
Co-Director, Emory MS Center
Professor
Neuroscience Academic Coordinator, Atlanta VAMC
Diana L. Vargas, MD, Neurologist
Assistant Professor
Deja Rose, MD, Neurologist
Assistant Professor
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