Department of Neurology

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Clinic

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a complex condition that affects a person’s life in a multitude of ways. Also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative condition.

Our new ALS clinic makes it easier for ALS patients to get care from their various specialists. ALS patients throughout northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan will be able to see all their key health care providers in a single afternoon at the University of Toledo/ProMedica Neurosciences Center.

The ALS multidisciplinary team includes the following experts:

• Physical therapist.
• Occupational therapist.
• Respiratory therapist.
• Speech-language pathologist.
• Dietitian.
• Pulmonologist.
• Board-certified neuromuscular neurologist.
• Social Worker.

Through the ALS clinic, patients and their families will have access to high-quality specialty care, right here in our region.

The University of Toledo Department of Neurology provides state of the art, compassionate care to all patients with neurological disorders. Our neurologists are trained in a variety of specialties and offer comprehensive care in all aspects of neurology. To schedule an appointment with any of our specialists, call 419.291.3900.