Dr. Christopher Eckstein, MD, MSQM, is a board-certified neurologist
with a focus on neuroimmunology and complex autoimmune neurologic
disease. He completed his undergraduate and medical training at the
University of Alabama at Birmingham. He then pursued fellowship training
in neuroimmunology at Johns Hopkins University, shaping a career
centered on multiple sclerosis and related disorders.

Over the past decade, Dr. Eckstein has held academic leadership roles at
Duke University, including Division Chief of Neuroimmunology and
Multiple Sclerosis, Neurology Residency Program Director, and Vice Chair
of AI and Data Science. His work has been recognized with multiple
teaching and clinical excellence awards, reflecting a longstanding
commitment to both patient care and physician education.

Dr. Eckstein treats a broad range of neuroimmunologic conditions, but
his primary clinical and research interests lie in multiple sclerosis,
neuromyelitis optica, and other inflammatory diseases of the central
nervous system. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and
has been actively involved in clinical trials advancing therapies for
these conditions.

He believes that patients should not feel overwhelmed by the complexity
of neurologic disease and strives to provide clear, thoughtful guidance
grounded in both experience and evidence. His approach emphasizes
partnership—helping patients understand their diagnosis and navigate
treatment decisions with confidence.

Originally from Alabama, Dr. Eckstein is pleased to be practicing again
in the region. Outside of medicine, he enjoys time outdoors and values
the balance that comes from staying active and engaged beyond the clinic.