On Mar. 15, 2011, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation’s Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence, led by Dr. Gabriel Pardo, opened its doors to more than 2,000 patients seeking comprehensive care for MS.

MS Center physicians see more than 400 patients every month. With 5,567 patient visits over the past 12 months and 2,028 unique patients seen in the past two years, this 16-person MS team is constantly hard at work to make sure each individual is taken care of in every facet.

In addition to patient care, the center is devoted to the advancement of scientific knowledge through clinical and basic research. By doing this, they are able to gain a deeper understanding of these conditions, which can improve clinical outcomes for MS patients in Oklahoma and across the country.

With patient databases and a repository of biological samples, the center is creating a shared resource that enables collaborations across the world, allowing for significant advancement in the understanding, treatment and prevention of MS.

OMRF’s facility remains the only comprehensive MS center in the state that offers a multidisciplinary approach to the disease.