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Heather MacLean
MD, FRCPC

After completing medical school at Dalhousie University in 1995, Dr. MacLean undertook her specialty training in neurology at the University of Ottawa, where she earned the Fellowship Award and enlisted in additional training in multiple sclerosis.

Since 2001, Dr. MacLean has been practicing clinical neurology and plays a vital role as clinical investigator in several therapeutic trials at the Ottawa MS Clinic.

Dr. MacLean holds a prestigious academic appointment as Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Ottawa and is the Chair of the Neurosciences education block at the University of Ottawa School of Medicine.

Dr. Heather MacLean, a neurologist who practices in Ottawa, is happy to share her expertise by reviewing and responding to your MS-related questions.

Simply enter a question and Dr. MacLean will do her best to respond to as many as she can. However, please note that Dr. MacLean will not be able to provide specific treatment advice.

The answers to the questions will be posted online for all MS Village visitors to read (all questions are anonymous).

Click here to view the latest questions from our members, and Dr. MacLean’s responses. Members of MS Village will be notified by email when Dr. MacLean has answered a new group of questions.

The comments and opinions in the Ask the Expert section are not necessarily those of MS Village, but rather those of the medical expert profiled. This feature is intended solely for informational purposes and is not a substitute for routine or urgent medical evaluation, treatment or consultation. Dr. MacLean’s responses should not be construed as medical opinions aimed at establishing a diagnosis or course of treatment. Individuals who are being treated should not construe information here as replacing or superseding recommendations of their own physician. Questions may be edited for space and clarity.

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