Top 7 Clinics for Myasthenia Gravis in Belgium

TL;DR

- Belgium has seven government-accredited Neuromuscular Reference Centres (NMRCs), funded by RIZIV-INAMI, covering all regions of the country.

- This list covers all seven NMRCs. It is not a ranking.

- Each centre provides multidisciplinary care, specialist neurology input, and several contribute to Belgian and international MG research.

- Use this list as educational guidance only. For personal care, always speak with your GP or specialist team.

Wie wurden diese Kliniken ausgewählt?

Belgium has a formalised national system for neuromuscular disease care. Since 1999, the federal government has recognised and funded a network of Neuromuscular Reference Centres (NMRCs) through the RIZIV-INAMI reimbursement agreement. There are currently seven NMRCs across nine sites. All seven are included here. Several are also full members of the European Reference Network for Rare Neuromuscular Diseases (ERN EURO-NMD), and their clinicians collectively authored the 2024 Belgian national recommendations for MG management published in Acta Neurologica Belgica.

What should you consider when choosing a clinic?

Wichtige Aspekte, die du beachten solltest:

NMRC accreditation

Only NMRC-accredited centres are eligible for the full RIZIV-INAMI reimbursement pathway for neuromuscular disease care. All centres on this list are accredited.‍

Multidisciplinary support

Belgian NMRCs are required to provide care from a team including a neurologist, pulmonologist, rehabilitation specialist, physiotherapist, psychologist, speech therapist, and social worker.

Proximity and language region

Belgium's Dutch-, French-, and German-speaking regions each have dedicated centres, which can simplify communication and ongoing care.

Research and clinical trials

Several Belgian NMRCs are active in MG clinical trials and contribute to the Belgian Neuromuscular Diseases Registry (BNMDR), which may be relevant for patients interested in emerging therapies.

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What are the top clinics for myasthenia gravis in Belgium?

The centres below represent all seven officially recognised Belgian NMRCs. They span Flanders, Wallonia, and the Brussels Capital Region.

Antwerp University Hospital (UZA) — Neuromuscular Reference Centre

The neuromuscular reference centre at Antwerp University Hospital is one of Belgium's seven officially recognised NMRCs, accredited and funded by RIZIV-INAMI. The department has one of the largest single-centre MG patient cohorts in Belgium, with published research reviewing over 160 MG patients and contributing to the national Belgian MG treatment recommendations. The team provides the full diagnostic workup including repetitive nerve stimulation, single-fibre EMG, and antibody testing, alongside multidisciplinary therapeutic follow-up.

📍 Department of Neurology, Drie Eikenstraat 655, 2650 Edegem (Antwerp) 📞 +32 3 821 44 23 ✉ neuromusculaire@uza.be

CHR Citadelle Liège — Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires

The CHR Citadelle in Liège is a nationally recognised NMRC serving the Walloon region and one of Belgium's seven government-accredited neuromuscular reference centres. The department has contributed to the national Belgian MG expert recommendations published in Acta Neurologica Belgica, and covers both adult and paediatric neuromuscular disease. It is the primary access point for francophone patients in the Liège province and surrounding areas.

📍 Département de Neurologie, Boulevard du 12ème de Ligne 1, 4000 Liège 📞 +32 4 321 61 11

Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc (UCL) — Centre de Référence Neuromusculaire

The neuromuscular reference centre at Saint-Luc University Hospital is an NMRC accredited by RIZIV-INAMI and affiliated with UCLouvain. Clinicians here co-authored the 2024 Belgian recommendations for the clinical management of myasthenia gravis and contribute to the Belgian Neuromuscular Diseases Registry. The centre provides full multidisciplinary consultations combining neurology, respiratory medicine, rehabilitation, and allied health professionals for adult MG patients.

📍 Department of Neurology, Avenue Hippocrate 10, 1200 Brussels 📞 +32 2 764 13 11 ✉ bnmdr@uclouvain.be

Hôpital Universitaire de Bruxelles (HUB) — Erasme, Centre de Référence Neuromusculaire (ULB)

The neuromuscular reference centre at Hôpital Erasme is a formally recognised NMRC affiliated with the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB). Clinicians here co-authored the 2024 Belgian national MG management guidelines. The centre also hosts a paediatric neuromuscular unit at the affiliated HUDERF children's hospital, making it one of the few Belgian centres offering a full adult and paediatric pathway under the same institutional umbrella.

📍 Centre de Référence Neuromusculaire, Route de Lennik 808, 1070 Brussels 📞 +32 2 555 81 25 ✉ neuromusculaire@hubruxelles.be

University Hospitals Leuven (UZ Leuven) — Neuromuscular Reference Centre

The neuromuscular reference centre at UZ Leuven is a government-accredited NMRC and a full member of the European Reference Network for Rare Neuromuscular Diseases (ERN EURO-NMD). Led by Prof. Philip Van Damme and Prof. Kristl Claeys for adult patients, and by dedicated neuropaediatricians for children, it provides the complete spectrum of diagnostic services including single-fibre EMG, muscle MRI, genetic analyses, and biobanking. The centre is highly active in clinical trials and has contributed to both national and international MG research.

📍 Department of Neurology, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven 📞 +32 16 34 48 00

UZ Brussel — Inkendaal Neuromuscular Reference Centre (VUB)

The neuromuscular reference centre spanning UZ Brussel and the Inkendaal rehabilitation site is an NMRC affiliated with the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). It provides neuromuscular disease management for both adults and children across two sites — the main university hospital campus and the Inkendaal rehabilitation centre in Vlezenbeek — offering strong integration between acute neurology and longer-term neurorehabilitation for patients with MG and related conditions. It is listed by the 2024 Belgian MG guidelines as a contributing NMRC.

📍 Adult section: Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels — Inkendaal site: J.-J. Crocqlaan 15, 1020 Brussels 📞 +32 2 477 41 11

UZ Gent — Neuromuscular Reference Centre (Ghent University Hospital)

The neuromuscular reference centre at Ghent University Hospital is one of Belgium's seven accredited NMRCs and a full member of the ERN EURO-NMD network. The adult service is coordinated by Prof. Jan De Bleecker, and the centre covers the full range of neuromuscular junction disorders including myasthenia gravis. It serves patients from across the East and West Flanders regions and participates in the Belgian Neuromuscular Diseases Registry, ensuring standardised data collection and research collaboration across the national network.

📍 Department of Neurology, C. Heymanslaan 10, 9000 Ghent 📞 +32 9 332 62 29 ✉ secretariaatnmrc@uzgent.be

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Important disclaimer

This article is intended as educational guidance only and does not constitute medical advice. The clinics listed are not ranked by quality. This list covers the seven officially recognised Belgian NMRCs, but other qualified neurologists in Belgium may also manage myasthenia gravis effectively outside of these centres. Always consult your GP or treating neurologist for personalised referrals and care decisions. In Belgium, referral to an NMRC is required for access to certain reimbursed MG therapies under the RIZIV-INAMI agreement.

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