Dr. Maria Xiang specializes in caring for children with neurologic problems and has advanced training in neuroinflammatory disorders such as multiple sclerosis, myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD), Devic disease (neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD)) and autoimmune encephalitis.

Dr. Xiang loves to learn from her patients, who have greatly inspired her research interests in encephalitis and MOGAD. She believes healing is more than just the absence of disease and is passionate about building sustainable work cultures that support a healthy and meaningful life.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, including her 1-year-old daughter, as well as reading, writing, sharing adventures with friends and connecting with her family’s Native American community.