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The Mercy MS Center is one of the first in Northern California to be designated by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society as a Comprehensive Center for MS Care. This affiliation recognizes a unique group of medical caregivers who have a high level of proficiency in the diagnosis and treatment of MS in a setting where specialized resources are available. These caregivers include:
The efforts of these specialists are supported through the integration of several key specialty services, including:
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Imaging Centers - MRI scans of brain and spinal cord
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Infusion Centers - for MS treatments which are given intravenously
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Rehabilitation - physical, occupational and speech therapists who understand MS
The Mercy MS Center is also a member of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers, an international organization dedicated to advancing MS care.
OUR TEAM | The Mercy MS Center is located on the Mercy San Juan Medical Center campus in Carmichael. The dedicated staff includes John Schafer, MD and Karsten Dengel, MD - two neurologists who share a commitment to the treatment of MS and Edie Happs, MSN, a Certified Multiple Sclerosis Nurse who makes the needs of the patients her priority.
REFERRALS | Referrals to the Mercy MS Center may be made by calling (916) 536-3670. Referrals by a Primary Care Physician are preferred. |
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