Amy Wei-Hsin Laitinen, MD

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Amy Yu, M.D., is a board-certified neurologist at Baptist Health, specializing in neuroinflammatory diseases, with a focus on multiple sclerosis (MS). She serves as medical director of multiple sclerosis and neuroinflammation at Marcus Neuroscience Institute. She is fluent in English, Spanish and Mandarin.After earning her medical degree from the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, Dr. Yu completed her neurology residency at Yale University, serving as chief resident. Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Yu earned support from the National MS Society (NMSS) as a Clinical MS Fellow at Columbia University to develop her expertise in the study and treatment of MS and neuroimmunological disorders. Through her commitment to providing evidence-based, patient-focused care, Dr. Yu has earned various awards, including the 2023 Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) MS Mentorship Forum Scholarship. She is also invested in education and received the 2022 Columbia University Office of the Provost Innovative Course Design award to create an interactive neurology teaching module for Columbia University medical students. Her research on the discovery, application and efficacy of innovative therapies for neuroinflammatory conditions – particularly multiple sclerosis, systemic inflammatory diseases and neurotoxicity – can be found in peer-reviewed publications such as Neurology Clinical Practice and The Neurohospitalist. By combining new and advanced therapies with holistic wellness, Dr. Yu creates individualized care plans to help her patients reach their fullest potential. As a potential lifelong partner to her patients with chronic illness, she supports them through every step of their journey. From overcoming the stress of a new diagnosis, to finding a treatment plan that accommodates their goals, Dr. Yu helps each patient live their best life. Outside of work, Dr. Yu loves staying active, practicing yoga, cooking, traveling and learning about new cultures. She always takes time to stop and enjoy spring flowers.
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