A critical mission of the Neurology department at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is to provide highly skilled diagnostic services and personalized, comprehensive care for neurological disorders, at a level of expertise typically only available at academic tertiary medical centers. The following list of clinics were developed to support those living with neuromuscular disorders and their caregivers.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)/Motor Neuron Disease Multidisciplinary Clinic and Research Program

Goal: To provide patients with accurate assessment and diagnosis of ALS and related motor neuron diseases and access to the latest research and clinical trials.

This multidisciplinary clinic is lead by a physician-scientist and includes neuromuscular neurologists, nurse practitioners, a registered nurse, a physical therapist, a respiratory therapist, a genetics counselor, a social worker, a dietitian, a speech and language pathologist and a clinical research coordinator. This allows patients to receive the highly specialized care they need on the same visit day. A major focus of our program is to connect the individuals whom we serve in clinic to the critical research efforts that are happening in our laboratories and throughout the world.

Lead Physician: Stephen Kolb, MD, PhD
Additional team members of the clinic: Adam Quick, MD, Jennifer Roggenbuck, MS, LGC, Katie Jira, PT, Teresa Berner, OTR/L, ATP, Audrey Hall, SLP

Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Clinic

Goal: To improve quality of life and expand research efforts for patients diagnosed with a peripheral neuropathy secondary to a chemotherapeutic agent through a multidisciplinary clinical approach.

This clinic offers comprehensive care for patients with chemotherapy-induced and associated neuropathies (CIPN). We aim to improve quality of life in those with CIPN using a multidisciplinary approach with our team of neuromuscular neurologists, physical therapists and clinical pharmacist. In addition to evaluating and treating CIPN, we also hope to build understanding and open doors to future treatments through collaborative research.

Co-Lead Physician: Matthew Burford, MD
Co-Lead Physician: Michael Isfort, MD
Additional providers in this clinic: Caitlin Parks, PharmD, Andrea Jaworek, PT, Katie Jira, PT, Nicole Cline, RN, Alison Potter, RN, Nicole Benameur, APRN-CNP

Immune-mediated Neuropathies Clinic

Goal: To provide comprehensive care and treatment plans to patients with all forms of immune-mediated peripheral neuropathies.

As a GBS-CIDP Foundation International Center of Excellence, we provide comprehensive care and treatment plans for patients with immune-mediated neuropathies, including chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP), Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), multifocal motor neuropathy, anti-myelin-associated glycoprotein neuropathy and vasculitic neuropathy. Our multidisciplinary team includes neurologists, physical therapists, social workers, a nutritionist and a clinical pharmacist. We’re active participants in clinical trials and translational research to develop new and innovative approaches to treat autoimmune neuropathies.

Lead Physician: Alexander Morrison, MD
Lead Advanced Practice Provider: Nicole Benameur, APRN-CNP

Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinic

Goal: To provide comprehensive clinical care and evidence-based therapies to patients with muscular dystrophies and other neuromuscular disorders.

Our multidisciplinary clinic is comprised of neuromuscular neurologists, nurse practitioners, a registered nurse, a physical therapist, a respiratory therapist, a genetics counselor, a social worker, a dietitian and a speech and language pathologist. This allows patients to receive the highly specialized care they need on the same visit day. It also provides patients with opportunities to access newly approved therapies and take part in innovative research studies.

Lead Physician: Bakri Elsheikh, MBBS
Additional providers in this clinic: Michael Isfort, MD, Matthew Burford, MD, Sarah Heintzman, APRN-CNP, Andrea Jaworek, PT, Jerry Reynolds, RT, Kinsey Ludt, LSW, Laura Domrose, RDN, CSO, Georgia Cinkay, CRC, Marco Tellez, Sr. CRC, Shemikka Young, CRA

Myasthenia Gravis Clinic

Goal: To evaluate and treat patients with myasthenia gravis and other diseases affecting the neuromuscular junction.

The clinic offers coordinated care and support to those affected by myasthenia gravis (MG) and other diseases affecting the neuromuscular junction (NMJ), such as Lambert- Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) and hereditary myasthenic syndromes. Our multidisciplinary clinic is comprised of neurologists, nurses, a respiratory therapist, a dietitian and a pharmacist. We work closely with a social worker, physical and speech therapists and a genetics counselor. We’re active participants in national and international research trials in an effort to develop new and innovative approaches to the treatment of MG, LEMS and other disorders of the NMJ.

Lead Physician: Miriam Freimer, MD
Additional providers in this clinic: Mary Petrulis, MD, Chad Hoyle, MD, Sarah Heintzman, APRN-CNP, Nicole Benameur, APRN-CNP, Caitin Park, Ali Potter, Katie Middleton, Jerry Reynolds, Jennifer Roggenbuck, MS, LGC, Will Everett, MD, Alex Morrison, MD

Myositis Clinic

Goal: To evaluate and treat patients with autoimmune inflammatory muscle diseases.

We focus on the evaluation and treatment of patients with autoimmune inflammatory muscle diseases, including dermatomyositis, polymyositis, inclusion body myositis and immune-mediated necrotizing myopathies. Our multidisciplinary clinic is comprised of neuromuscular neurologist, a rheumatologist, a physical therapist, a respiratory therapist, a dietitian and a clinical pharmacist. We also collaborate with a dermatologist and pulmonologist. Our clinic provides patients with comprehensive care and access to the latest treatments, as well as opportunities to participate in clinical trials.

Lead Neurology Physician: Matthew Burford, MD
Lead Rheumatology Physician: Jisna Paul, MBBS
Additional providers in this clinic: Bakri Elsheikh, MBBS, Sarah Heintzman, APRN-CNP, Nicole Benameur, ARN-CNP

Spinal Muscle Atrophy Multidisciplinary Clinic

Goal: To provide accurate assessment and diagnosis of spinal muscle atrophy, as well as symptom management through evidence-based therapies.

This clinic offers high-level comprehensive care as well as the latest gene-modifying therapies to our patients. Our multidisciplinary clinic is comprised of neuromuscular neurologist, a nurse practitioner, a registered nurse, a physical therapist, a respiratory therapist, a genetics counselor, a dietitian, a social worker and a clinical pharmacist. Additionally, our patients have the chance to participate in innovative advancements in the field through clinical trials and research.

Lead Neurology Physician: Bakri Elsheikh, MBBS
Lead Advanced Practice Provider: Sarah Heintzman, APRN-CNP
Additional providers in this clinic: Brent Sterling, RN, Andrea Jaworek, PT, Jerry Reynolds, RT, Kinsey Ludt, LSW, Laura Domrose, RDN, CSO, Georgia Cinkay, CRC, Marco Tellez, Sr. CRC, Shemikka Young, CRA