The Leader in MS Healthcare

The International Multiple Sclerosis Management Practice (IMSMP) is a world leading center for the care and treatment of people with multiple sclerosis. The most comprehensive multidisciplinary MS team is assembled to provide the best level of care for our patients.

Comprehensive MS Treatment

Each patient receieves individualized consultation and treatment plans. This may include evaluation by our own social workers, physical therapists, as well as cognitive and naturopathic physicians.

State of the Art Facilities

Located in Midtown Manhattan, the IMSMP cares for over 4,000 patients while treating each person with the familiarity and compassion that is rarely found in today's health care environment.

Care When You Need It

A doctor is available 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week... Our infusion suite is open 7 days-a-week for treatment at your convenience.

A New Paradigm in MS

The entire staff at the IMSMP are involved in managing your care. From morning meetings, outlining the day, to the physician conferences in which patients are discussed with the group of neurologists, the team approach is our philosophy.

50 States, 45 Countries, 5 Continents

Patients travel from around the globe for the one on one experience at the IMSMP, where a team of expertly trained healthcare professionals provide an unparalleled level of care to our patients.

"I Chose the IMSMP . . .

to be with the best doctors on the cutting edge of MS research and care. What I ended up with was an extended family. They are always accessible to help me manage everything- not just my MS." . . . Dara Ramboyong

MRI Suite

Specializing in MS imaging, our new MRI Suite is located in the same building as your doctor's office. Have your scheduled MRI performed and then head upstairs for your office visit. Your neurologist will be able to immediately read and review your MRI.

A New Paradigm in MS

 The entire staff at the IMSMP are involved in managing your care.  From morning meetings, outlining the day, to the physician conferences in which patients are discussed with the group of neurologists, the team approach is our philosophy. 

Carol Farneti Foster

patient since 1999

To Make an Appointment

Please call 212-265-8070 to speak to a member of our secretarial staff.  They will be happy to guide you through the process of becoming a new patient.  We welcome all inquiries and feel privileged to have you consider us as your MS healthcare provider.  Experience everything our office can offer.  

Experience how healthcare should be.

New Patient Questions

  • I have a local neurologist. Do I need an MS Specialist?

    We feel it’s important for the patient to decide what the advantages are to placing your care in the hands of an MS Specialist.  Allow yourself to experience the difference between a neurologist and an MS Specialist first hand.  At IMSMP, we treat the patient not just the disease.  We understand each patient has a different history, with individual symptoms and concerns.  Our goal is to create a management plan geared specifically to every patient’s unique circumstances.  Our three attending physicians have all completed two year fellowships under the direction and guidance of Dr. Saud A. Sadiq.  Patients benefit from the domain expertise, research and commitment our physicians have dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with Multiple Sclerosis.

  • What happens during my initial visit to IMSMP?

    The initial visit with an MS physician at the center is split into two parts. The first time you meet your doctor, he will spend two hours with you. During this ASSESSMENT visit, he will listen to your history and symptoms and perform a full neurological examination. Your doctor may then decide to send you for additional diagnostic tests, if necessary, in order to complete your assessment. Shortly after that initial visit, you will return for a MANAGEMENT visit, in which your doctor will spend as much time as you need discussing a comprehensive plan for your care. Having a companion with you during the visits is highly recommended, especially for the second visit. This approach is designed to ensure that our patients have ample time with the doctor to address every aspect of their disease right from the initial encounter. We strive for our patients to feel much thought has been given to their individual needs and that they are able to establish a significant relationship with their physician as soon as possible.

  • Can I choose which doctor I would like to see?

    Yes.  IMSMP has four Neurologists who have dedicated their life’s work to Multiple Sclerosis.  Appointments may be scheduled with James Stark, MD, Armistead D. Williams, III, MD, Andrew Sylvester, MD or the Practice Director Saud A. Sadiq, MD.  Additional physicians at the center include: physical therapist Stephen Kanter, DPT, naturopathic physician Deneb Bates, ND and cognition specialist Joanne Festa, PhD.

  • How much does an initial consult cost?

    There are different fees for the various physicians at IMSMP.  Please speak with a member of our secretarial staff to discuss the various options.

  • I was recently diagnosed with MS. Why should I come to IMSMP?

    Patients from all over the world come to the International Multiple Sclerosis Management Practice for the best MS healthcare.  We have established a comprehensive level of care for individualized, compassionate attention to patients’ needs and well-being rarely found in today’s healthcare environment.  The close relationship of the Multiple Sclerosis Research Center of New York (MSRCNY) and the clinical practice IMSMP helps to test new treatments for MS and easily moves research discoveries into application to treat symptoms of MS and halt or reverse damage caused by the disease. Patients benefit from the research laboratory by investigation into the cause of MS, disease mechanisms and a devotion to the latest technology to improve MS treatment and care.  Patients benefit from the clinical practice by the services offered in our comprehensive care model and knowing they have the experience of the best MS Specialists.

  • I don’t live in New York and it’s hard for me to travel. How often will I be seen at the office?

    At IMSMP, we understand the challenges our patients face in traveling to doctor’s appointments.  Routine office visits with your physician may take place annually or semi-anually.  If additional appointments are necessary, such as procedures or infusions, our front staff will work with you to accommodate your busy schedule.  Patients traveling from out of town may also be given weekend appointments if they find it more convenient.

What do others say about IMSMP?

Ever since I became a patient at IMSMP, and left my past doctors, not only have I felt better but, I've seen only positive changes and growth in this beautiful facility. The nurses are like family and treat you like such. The Doctors are the most compassionate and are willing to talk to you about any problems you might have, in your life. I have a friend with MS, in Boca Raton, Florida. She flies up to New York every 6 months, just to see her Dr. at IMSMP. If anyone can find a cure for us, it will be here at IMSMP.

Dr. Sadiq has been treating me since 1996, before IMSMP. I have followed him wherever he has gone. He has guided me & my MS through the birth of my children, including a set of twins. He is by the the most dedicated physician I have ever had the pleasure to be treated by. This facility is truly phenomenal, matched only by the passion that Dr. Sadiq & his team have for improving the quality of life of their patients. God Bless them all....

I have been a patient of Dr. Sylvester since 2002. Along with him and the incredible staff, I can say that I always receive A+ care . . .

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