Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology Clinic (The Alfred)

What we do

• We aim to provide the highest quality evidence-based care and support in diagnosis, treatment and lifestyle modifications for people living with MS and NI conditions
• We hope to partner with people living with MS and NI conditions, their families, their GP, and other community care providers to provide the best integrated care possible
• We strive to meet brain health recommendations in MS for people attending our clinic and empower people living with MS to support their brain health through knowledge sharing
• Our partnership with Monash University and Alfred Brain allows people living with MS or NI conditions opportunities to participate in research programs
• We specialise in women’s health including pregnancy planning, pregnancy, and post-partum care. We also have a special interest in menopause and its effects on women living with MS and NI conditions.
• Our clinic assists in transition of care from paediatric to adult in people living with MS and NI conditions and have a strong partnership with our colleagues in paediatric care. We acknowledge that this time may be stressful for you and your family. We aim to provide a supportive transition and welcome you to contact and visit before your appointment.
• We are a multidisciplinary clinic including neurologists, MSNI nurses, physiotherapy, psychology, neuropsychology and dietitians. We run regular multi-disciplinary meetings to support high quality care for our patients.

We provide this service at two locations - here at The Alfred, and at Caulfield Hospital.

How to access this clinic

Referral from your GP

You need a valid referral letter from your GP or medical practitioner to access this clinic and continue ongoing care.

Your doctor will need to fax/email or upload your referral letter to us. We will be in contact with you to arrange a consultation within 4 weeks. Your GP can expedite your referral if urgent by emailing the MSNI office on msniadmin@alfred.org.au

What to bring

Every time you come

• Medicare card
• Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
• Private health insurance card (if applicable/if you want to use it)
• Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
• Previous X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports
• Medicines you need to take while you are here
• List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have bought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins
• Glasses, hearing aid(s) and/or walking frame if needed

For a clinic appointment

• Your appointment letters
• Any special items listed on your letter
• TAC or WorkCover claim number (if relevant)
• List of all medications including dosage
• A one-page summary of your story of symptoms and tests to assist our staff understand you and your condition

Clinic times

Clinic consultants

• A/Prof Anneke van der Walt: Neurology
• Dr Olga Skibina: Neurology
• Dr Michael Zhong: Neurology
• Dr Wei Yeh: Neurology
• Jo Crosby: Psychologist
• Prof Helmut Butzkueven: Neurology
• Dr Robb Wesselingh: Neurology
• Emma Downey: Physiotherapy
• Louise Rath: MSNI nurse consultant
• Marie Estupin: MSNI Nurse
• A/Prof Mastura Monif: Neurology