Dr. Vito Tota

Dr. Vito Tota is a neurologist at CHU HELORA and PhD candidate at UMONS, sub-specialised in multiple sclerosis and at the forefront of AI-driven neuroimaging and computational medicine.

Training & Expertise

• Specialist in neurology, with a focus on multiple sclerosis, neurogenic dysfunction, and neurodegenerative conditions
• PhD candidate in Computational Medicine & Neuropsychiatry, Université de Mons (UMONS)
• Prior clinical training at GHU APHP Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris
• Fully INAMI/RIZIV conventioned

Clinical Work & Consultations

• Neurology consultations covering multiple sclerosis, stroke, cognitive decline, and neurogenic bladder and bowel dysfunction
• Active across four CHU HELORA sites in the Hainaut region
• Academic research in AI-based brain MRI segmentation and large language model applications in neurological diagnosis
• Lead author on a 2025 peer-reviewed study on sustained cognitive decline in MS using AI neuroimaging (Psychiatria Danubina)

Approach

• Combines rigorous clinical practice with active research, bringing the latest advances in AI-assisted diagnostics to patient care
• Engaged in public health education around multiple sclerosis, including patient-facing events at CHU HELORA

Practical Information for Families

Appointments can be booked via the CHU HELORA patient portal or through myconsultation.be. Dr. Tota is also an active specialist on the VeryPatient platform, available for remote consultations in neurology and multiple sclerosis.