Clinical Care and Patient Services
Diagnosis and Treatment of Neurological Autoimmune Disorders
Autoimmune Neurologists are experts in diagnosing and managing neurological autoimmune disorders such as Stiff Person Syndrome, Autoimmune Encephalitis, Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), Myelin oligodendrocyte antibody disease (MOGAD), and other rare inflammatory and rheumatological disease that affect the nervous system. They use a combination of medical history, physical examinations, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), specialized laboratory tests (including blood and spinal fluid tests), and advanced imaging techniques to assess the immune system's involvement in these conditions.
Immunomodulatory Therapies
One of the main goals of the Autoimmune Neurology Program at CU Anschutz is to develop effective treatments for neurological autoimmune disorders. Autoimmune Neurologists prescribe immunomodulatory and immunosuppressive therapies, which are medications that help regulate and modify the immune system's response. Many of these are highly specific infusions which target very discrete parts of the immune attack on the nervous system. These therapies can help reduce inflammation and prevent further damage to the nervous system. These providers also manage a variety of ongoing symptoms after immune attacks on the nervous system, thus improving the patient's quality of life.
Collaboration with Other Specialists and our Practice Partners
Autoimmune Neurologists work closely with other specialists, such as other neurologists, ophthalmologists, immunologists, and rheumatologists, to provide comprehensive care for patients. They collaborate to establish accurate diagnoses, develop individualized treatment plans, and monitor the patient's progress over time. This multidisciplinary approach ensures that patients receive the most appropriate and comprehensive care for their specific condition.
