New multiple sclerosis clinic to provide specialty care in Utah County

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Rocky Mountain MS Clinic opens a new multiple sclerosis specialty clinic in Lehi, its first in Utah County.
The 5,000-square-foot facility provides treatment, research and community spaces.

LEHI — A new clinic for patients with multiple sclerosis is officially open in Utah County.

Rocky Mountain MS Clinic opened a new location at 3300 N. 1200 West in Lehi on Monday. The company claims to be the only specialty clinic for multiple sclerosis in Utah County, filling a gap in care for patients who have traveled hours, and sometimes to other states, for treatment.

The company has operated a Salt Lake City location, 370 E. 9th Ave., for over 35 years, but it states that the expansion will enhance access to the specialty neurology services it provides in other regions.

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves. Symptoms vary from patient to patient, but some of the most common include fatigue and issues with mobility or cognition. It affects an estimated 30,000 Utahns.

A press release from Nira Medical, which is partnering with Rocky Mountain MS Clinic to provide infrastructure, tools and research capabilities for the new clinic, says the Utah County facility is 5,000 square feet and includes eight exam rooms, 12 infusion sites with scenic mountain views, a research center and a community space.

Rocky Mountain MS Clinic opened a new location at 3300 N. 1200 West in Lehi on Monday. Company leaders say the Utah County clinic will fill a gap in care for patients who have traveled hours, and sometimes to other states for treatment. (Photo: Rocky Mountain MS Clinic)

Dr. Yashma Patel, a neurologist at the new Lehi location, said she is thrilled to be a part of a team dedicated to advancing care for MS and looks forward to serving the community. In the release, she said Rocky Mountain MS Clinic is a nationally recognized leader in both care and research for multiple sclerosis.

A ribbon-cutting event for the new clinic was held on June 26, and the Lehi clinic opened its doors on Monday.

John F. Foley, founder of Rocky Mountain MS Clinic, says the new location is an "exciting step forward" in the company's mission.

"For more than 35 years, our mission at Rocky Mountain MS Clinic has been to provide the highest quality care to individuals living with multiple sclerosis. While we've grown significantly over the decades, our priority has never changed: to deliver compassionate, cutting-edge treatment that empowers our patients," he said.

Correction: A previous version of this story used the wrong pronoun when referring to Dr. Yashma Patel.

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