Multiple sclerosis (MS)
What we do
We care for people suspected of having, or known to have, multiple sclerosis (MS) and rarer inflammatory conditions affecting the brain and spine, such as Devic’s disease (neuromyelitis optica) and neurosarcoidosis.
As well as seeing local patients we also offer a regional service to people in the South East and beyond whose diagnosis is uncertain or who require more specialist MS treatment than their local neurologist can provide.
We offer treatment with Interferon-beta, glatiramer acetate, natalizumab, fingolimod and mitoxantrone to suitable patients, and provide access to clinical trials of unlicensed medicines in the later stages of development.
We recognise the importance of good mental health for people with MS and have a dedicated nurse providing support.
Location
First floor, Willowfield Building, King’s College Hospital, Bessemer Road, SE5 9BG
Contact Details
- Main Reception: 020 3299 2994
- MS Secretary: 020 3299 2994
Conditions we treat
We diagnose and treat:
- multiple sclerosis
- neuromyelitis optica (NMO or Devic’s disease)
- neurosarcoidosis
- transverse myelitis
- optic neuritis.
What is required before referring a patient
For patients who have been diagnosed at another centre it would be helpful to have as much information about how they were diagnosed and their symptoms to date, eg clinic letters, investigation results etc.
Booking a patient at King’s
Routine Referrals
Address routine letters of referral to either Dr Eli Silber or Dr Peter Brex and post to:
Department of Neurology,
9th floor, Ruskin Wing
King’s College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London SE5 9RS
Emergency Referrals
We do not accept emergency referrals. These should be directed through the general neurology clinics.
Other Queries
For any other queries, contact the MS Service Co-ordinator:
Tel 020 3299 8344
Key Clinical Staff
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr Peter Brex | Neurology Consultant |
| Prof Eli Silber | Professor of Clinical Neurology |