Neuroimmunology focuses on how the immune system affects nervous system function. Damage from these attacks can cause a variety of symptoms depending on the affected areas.
Our team provides comprehensive, personalized care using modern medicine, holistic treatments, and a multidisciplinary approach to managing the complexities of multiple sclerosis and related conditions.
Specialists
Dr. Hamid Kadiwala
MD Neurology, Neurophysiology & Epilepsy
Team
All our physicians treat demyelinating diseases, and we have a board-certified neuroimmunologist who specializes in their diagnosis and management.
Services
Our program offers collaborative, comprehensive care to improve quality of life, including:
- Consultation with board-certified neuroimmunology specialists
- Medication review and management
- Neuropsychological testing
- Advanced imaging (MRI) and neurological testing
- Clinical research and emerging therapy access
- In-house infusion suite and onsite pharmacy
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapy with neuro-trained therapists
FAQ
What is Demyelination?
The nerves in your body are coated with myelin, a protective material that helps them send and receive messages. Demyelination occurs when this coating is damaged, leading to nerve deterioration and complications in the brain and body.
What is Neuroimmunology?
Neuroimmunology studies the connection between the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and the immune system. It focuses on how immune responses can affect brain and nerve function, influencing movement, sensation, and cognition.
What are the Symptoms of Demyelinating Diseases?
Common symptoms include:
- Vision changes or loss
- Muscle weakness, stiffness, or spasms
- Numbness, tingling, or burning sensations
- Bladder or bowel changes
- Balance or coordination problems (ataxia)
- Sensory changes or pain
- Dizziness or vertigo
- Overactive reflexes (hyperreflexia)
What Are Neuroinflammatory Disorders?
Neuroinflammatory disorders occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells in the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves). There is no known cure, but treatments can manage symptoms. Common types include:
- Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM)
- Acute Optic Neuritis (AON)
- Transverse Myelitis
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- MOG-Associated Disease (MOGAD)
- Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders (NMOSD)
What is a Neuro-Visual Disorder?
A neuro-visual disorder occurs when the brain has trouble processing visual information, causing vision problems unrelated to the eyes themselves. These disorders can result from conditions such as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) – affects eye movements and visual attention
- Stroke – damages visual processing centers
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS) – impacts optic nerves and visual pathways
- Parkinson’s Disease – reduces contrast sensitivity and eye movement control
- Alzheimer’s Disease & Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA) – affects object and face recognition
- Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) – brain dysfunction causing visual deficits
- Migraines with aura – temporary visual disturbances
- Brain tumors and neurodegenerative disorders – impair visual processing
Evaluation by neurologists and eye specialists, along with vision therapy or rehabilitation, can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.