Our Mission

The Oak Clinic is a non profit out-patient facility that strives to treat and empower individuals living with MS regardless of their ability to pay.

A multi-disciplinary team of professionals provide quality medical care, carry out psychosocial needs assessments; provide educational and supportive services to our clients and their families to improve our clients’ health, functioning and overall quality of life and conduct clinical and basic scientific research to develop new knowledge about the cause, diagnosis and treatment of Multiple Sclerosis.

We focus on treating the whole patient for this lifelong disease. We provide medical care, nursing, physical and occupational therapy, social services, education, rehabilitation and opportunities for social enrichment.

Research

Multiple sclerosis continues to be one of the most-researched diseases in the United States. Decades of study sponsored by the National Institute for Neurological Disease and Stroke, as well as the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, have done much to advance our understanding of the mysteries of MS. Despite this, much work needs to be done.

Both clinical and basic research at Oak Clinic is directed by Dr. Chris Sheppard. All research is conducted within the context of the Clinic’s holistic approach to our clients.

The confidentiality, dignity and trust of each individual involved in a research project are strictly maintained.

Attention to Detail

Every Oak Clinic patient and their families are treated with special care and attention. Patients are given the time they need to understand the treatments available to them and make an informed decision that is based on their particular situation.

We are proud when our patients refer to the Oak Clinic as their 'home' and our medical staff as their 'family.'