Developing a Healthcare Team
Building a Team To Fit Your Needs
MS Healthcare Team
- A neurologist is trained in treating diseases and conditions of the nervous system.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) - Trained in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) - Trained to use a whole-person approach to help prevent illness and injury.
- Nurse practitioner - Clinicians trained in diagnosing and treating health conditions with an added emphasis on disease prevention and health management.
- Physician assistant - Clinicians trained to diagnose illness and develop and manage treatment plans.
- Nurses provide education and support and assist you with coordinating your care.
Rehabilitation can provide interventions to improve or maintain function and help you live your best life at work and at home. Rehabilitation therapists include specialists like physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists." c-nmssatomrichtext_nmssatomrichtext-host=""> Rehabilitation can provide interventions to improve or maintain function and help you live your best life at work and at home. Rehabilitation therapists include specialists like physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists.- Experts in emotional and psychological wellness, mental health specialists can help you with anxiety, depression, mood changes and other issues that can arise when living with a chronic illness.
- Psychologist - Trained to evaluate, diagnose and treat mental health conditions.
- Social worker - Provide case management, advocacy and sometimes coordination of care.
- Psychiatrist - Physician who diagnoses and treats mental health conditions and can prescribe medications.
- Wellness experts use an integrated, holistic approach to health and well-being, focusing on many aspects of your lifestyle.
- Dietitian - Helps you form healthy eating habits to improve health and prevent disease.
- Wellness coach - Helps you find and implement lasting lifestyle and behavior changes to promote your health and wellness.
- Naturopathic doctor - Diagnose, prevent and treat illness to restore and establish optimal health through natural remedies to help the body heal itself.
- Functional medicine practitioner - Patient-centered, whole person approach addressing the interaction among genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors that can influence long-term health and complex, chronic disease.
- Personal trainer - Expert in designing safe and effective fitness programs.
- In addition to primary care and neurology healthcare providers, you may see professionals who specialize in other fields of medicine.
- Ophthalmologist - Physician who treats disorders and diseases of the eye.
- Neuro-ophthalmologist - Physician who treats visual problems that are related to the nervous system and neurological conditions.
- OB/GYN - Physician who specializes in women's reproductive health, pregnancy and post-natal care.
- Urologist - Physician who specializes in the treatment of urinary system conditions.
American Academy of Home Care Medicine for referrals to healthcare providers who make house calls." c-nmssatomrichtext_nmssatomrichtext-host=""> Your primary care clinician will focus on your overall health and wellness. You should visit your primary physician for treatment of common illnesses like viruses and bacterial infections.If you are unable to visit a primary care provider in-office, home-based medical care may be an option. Contact the American Academy of Home Care Medicine for referrals to healthcare providers who make house calls.- The pharmacist provides pharmaceutical guidance, education and monitoring, addresses medication-related problems, and optimizes medication therapy. Depending on the setting, the pharmacist may dispense medications, provide immunizations and offer other services such as health screenings.