The Brief
- There is an increase in demand for MS specialists in the Tampa Bay area.
- Some patients have been waiting up to six months to get a diagnosis and care.
- Specialists who are trying to meet patient needs said an early diagnosis leads to better outcomes.
CLEARWATER, Fla. – Patients suspecting they have multiple sclerosis (MS) are encountering significant delays in accessing specialist care, with some waiting up to six months for a diagnosis.
This challenge is exacerbated by a 50% increase in patient demand at MS and Neuro in Clearwater.
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