The amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) experts at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center understand the difficult balance between being hopeful and enjoying life, while also grieving and looking ahead to managing symptoms as the disease persists.
That’s why we’ve created a multidisciplinary ALS/Motor Neuron Disease Clinic in Columbus, Ohio, to compassionately serve those with ALS and their families. We’ll work with you to try to minimize complications and maximize your comfort and independence. We offer all the treatments and services people need in one convenient location.
A multidisciplinary approach to ALS treatment
Our multidisciplinary clinic pulls together experts in numerous areas — neurology, genetics, physical therapy and research, for example — who have made it their life’s mission to help people with ALS and other neuromuscular disorders.
Together, they’ll work with you to prolong survival and improve quality of life.
Why choose Ohio State’s ALS Clinic for treatment?
We have a unique group of passionate health care providers and researchers in one place to serve you. Every three months, you’ll be seen by members of the ALS Clinic team where they’ll assess and communicate with one another about your need in real time. Of course, we’re available in between these clinic visits, too.
Besides the convenience and efficiency of the ALS Clinic, there are several differentiators that make ALS care at Ohio State special. These include:
- No waiting for referrals for appointments with other providers. We can typically handle all your appointments during your one day in the clinic.
- You see the same providers every visit. Our team members are highly dedicated to working with people with ALS. They get to know you and your family as well as how to best care for you.
- We discuss your case with other ALS experts in real time. During your clinic visit, we’ll confer with our colleagues about possible solutions to your symptoms, side effects of your medications or other issues you’re experiencing.
- You can access the latest treatment options and clinical trials available. Our clinic is linked directly with the research laboratory through the work of Stephen Kolb, MD, PhD, and our research coordinator. We can easily enroll you in a clinical trial, or you might be eligible for new treatments, such as a targeted gene therapy called tofersen, also known as Qalsody.
- We provide a safe, supportive environment for care. No matter where you are in the progression of ALS, we’ll provide you with competent, compassionate and nurturing care.
ALS treatment: management of symptoms
There’s no cure to stop the progression of the disease. Still, there are many effective and available treatments for symptoms associated with ALS. We focus on proactive management of symptoms and will address management needs before they become problems. Our ALS specialists will develop a personalized care plan to prolong the quality of your life and provide emotional support for you and your family.
