Pembroke Pines Infusion Center
First Choice Neurology's Pembroke Pines Infusion Center is at 400 N. Hiatus Road, Suite 200, Pembroke Pines, Florida. We offer infusion treatments for conditions such as Alzheimer's, thyroid eye disease, Crohn’s disease, dehydration, Guillain-Barré, eosinophilic asthma, migraines, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, decreased infection following chemotherapy therapy, and more.
Infusion Therapy in Pembroke Pines
Infusion therapy is a medical treatment that delivers medication directly into the bloodstream through an intravenous (IV) line, allowing for quick absorption and accurate dosing of medications that may not be effective in pill form. It's widely used to treat various conditions, including autoimmune diseases, infections, chronic pain, and cancers. Common applications of infusion therapy include treatments for rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), and certain cancers.
For patients with autoimmune disorders, infusion therapy delivers biologics—specialized drugs designed to target specific immune system components, reducing inflammation and slowing disease progression. In conditions like MS, infusions of medications such as Ocrevus or Tysabri can significantly reduce disease activity and enhance quality of life.
Recent advancements have made infusion therapy a promising option for Alzheimer's disease. Drugs like Leqembi® and Kisunla™, which target beta-amyloid plaques in the brain, are administered via infusion and have shown potential in slowing Alzheimer's progression in some patients.
Infusion therapy is typically administered in an infusion center or hospital by a trained nurse. The duration of treatment depends on the specific medication and condition being treated, ranging from 30 minutes to several hours. The frequency of sessions can vary from weekly to monthly.
This approach is essential for patients needing powerful medications that cannot be effectively taken orally, offering a precise and efficient way to manage both chronic and acute health conditions.
First Choice Neurology's Pembroke Pines Infusion Center
Our Pembroke Pines Infusion Center has a treatment room with comfortable reclining chairs, cable TV and music for your entertainment, and snacks and drinks. Pembroke Pines Infusion Center has patients from Miramar, Weston, Davie, Hollywood, Southwest Ranches, Cooper City, Miami, Lakes, and other South Florida cities.
Schedule an Infusion Appointment
Call (954) 516-6025 to schedule an appointment with our Pembroke Pines, Florida Infusion Center.
Pembroke Pines Infusion Center
400 N. Hiatus Road, Suite 200
Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
Phone: (954) 516-6025
Fax: (855) 882-7612
Email: nscancillary@fcneurology.net
Member of the National Infusion Center Association (NICA)
Receiving infusion therapy in the hospital typically takes longer than receiving the same infusion in an office-based Infusion Center. As a result, many patients find it difficult to get their infusions in the hospital and value the accessibility and affordability of their local office-based Infusion Center. Hospitals typically charge much higher fees for their services, even if they are offering the same or lower level of care for infusion patients.
The National Infusion Center Association believes that the office-based Infusion Center is currently the most cost-effective site of care for patients needing infusion therapy. They have a more controlled environment and are often more patient-friendly due to their focus on administering infusion medications.
First Choice Neurology is a member of the National Infusion Center Association (NICA). NICA provides high-value resources to educate and care for patients, as well as tools to facilitate the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care.