I have been a patient at MSCA since 2001 when it opened. What stood out the most was the friendliness of the staff and their dedication to treating patients with a difficult disease. They were professional and compassionate and listened to my needs. MSCA is like a family - living with a chronic illness is difficult, but having professionals that care allows you to have the confidence that you are getting the best possible care.

Meet Terry Hord, MS Advocate & MSCA Patient

My twin sister, Tammy, and I were happy, healthy, and active children, yet there were symptoms and signs of MS as young as 10 years old. We both had terrible tingling and pain in our legs after playing as kids, and as teenagers, we found it difficult to complete the warmup running laps around the football field on our tennis team.

As we grew older and went to college, our symptoms changed and increased. We learned to deal with fatigue, body tingling, and visual changes. The following years were filled with significant moments for the two of us – marriage, the birth...

• Generosity from community members and donors help us achieve our vision of enabling healthier, happier lives for our patients. These accomplishments could not have been possible without their support.

Kathryn Hastings, RN-BC, BSN

Kathryn Hastings joined the MSCA team as our Patient Navigator in November 2021. She is excited to fill this newly created role helping recently diagnosed patients by providing education, resources, and emotional support.

Kathryn earned her nursing degree from the University of Massachusetts Boston in 2011. She began her career at Piedmont Hospital Atlanta on the neurological unit alongside Dr. William Stuart, Dr. Douglas Stuart, Dr. Jeffery English, and Dr. Lawrence Seiden. Kathryn was thrilled in August 2019 when the opportunity presented itself to work with them again at MSCA as a telephone triage nurse. She is ANCC board certified as a Geriatric Nurse and has nine years of experience in neurology, oncology, and women’s health.

To make an appointment with Kathryn please call 404-351-0205 x...

The Multiple Sclerosis Center of Atlanta is thrilled to introduce the newest member to our team of talented providers!

Kendyl Coleman, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Kendyl is a 2020 graduate of Emory University. She joins us from Atlanta Plus Urgent Care, with a professional background in mental health nursing and research. She will be an incredible benefit to our comprehensive care model. Kendyl’s primary focus is Parkinson’s Disorder care.

The Multiple Sclerosis Center of Atlanta is thrilled to introduce two new members to our team of talented providers! First up...

Dr. Jorge Juncos, MD

Dr. Juncos is a graduate of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and has been practicing neurology for over 40 years. He joins us from Emory University School of Medicine in which he served as associate professor and neurologist specializing in Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder. Dr. Juncos is available to provide care to patients with Parkinson's and Movement Disorders and is accepting new patients.

Ivanna Martinez has been in the beauty industry as a professional makeup artist for 10 years. She has worked with multiple brands and companies including MAC, Sephora, NARS, and Anastasia Beverly Hills. She began having symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis including tremors, stiffness in her hands, pain, numbness, and lack of coordination in 2013 and was diagnosed with MS in 2018.

She overcame these obstacles through trial and error so that she could apply makeup every day, regardless of her MS. Join her for tips, tricks, and tutorials on how to apply makeup when you are experiencing tremors.

We are thrilled to offer this event at no charge and in partnership with the Parkinson's Foundation.

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The Atlanta Neuroscience Foundation team had a blast at the 38th Magnolia Run and Walk for Epilepsy this past weekend! We love to support our partners in care and were so happy to see such a great turnout for the Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia. We're already looking forward to an even bigger team of our staff and patients next year. See you there!

If you're in need of epilepsy care, give our clinic a call at 404-351-0205. Our team of epilepsy specialists led by Dr. Lawrence Seiden is ready to see you.

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