ALS Arizona Clinics and Centers
ALS Arizona collaborates with some of the best ALS physicians and clinics in the country to ensure that Arizonans with ALS have access to cutting edge medical care in a supportive, family-oriented atmosphere.
The unique multidisciplinary care model of the Certified Centers of Excellence and affiliated clinics brings together a team of specially trained medical professionals to meet the needs of those living with ALS, allowing the patient to receive care from each discipline during a single visit.
This multidisciplinary team typically includes: a neurologist, nurse, respiratory therapist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, dietitian, social worker, psychologist, and a palliative care expert. An ALS Arizona liaison also serves as a member of the team, working closely with clinic staff to assure that the comprehensive needs of each family are being met.
Our multidisciplinary care model brings together a team of health care professionals specially trained to address the needs of people living with ALS, allowing them to receive care from each discipline during a single visit. The care team typically includes a neurologist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, respiratory therapist, nurse, dietitian, speech language pathologist, social worker, mental health professional and an ALS Arizona liaison.
ALS Arizona Certified Treatment Centers of Excellence
ALS Arizona Certified Treatment Center of Excellence Program designs, implements, and monitors a national standard of best-practice care in the management of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
To become certified as a center of excellence, each clinic must:
- Meet The ALS Association's clinical care and treatment standards, based on AAN Practice Parameters
- Participate in ALS-related research
- Successfully complete a comprehensive site review
Certified Treatment Centers of Excellence in Arizona Include:
Gregory F. Fulton ALS Clinic at Barrow Neurological Institute
240 W. Thomas Rd. Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85013
602-406-2704
Medical Directors: Shafeeq Ladha, M.D., Jeremy Shefner, M.D., Ph.D., and Bill Jacobsen, M.D.
HonorHealth Neurology and Phoenix Neurological Associates ALS Clinic
7242 E. Osborn Rd. Suite 400, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
602-307-5842
Medical Directors: Todd Levine, M.D. and Anne Hatch, D.O.
13400 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85259
480-301-8100
Medical Director: Iryna Muzyka, M.D.
In addition to the Certified Treatment Centers of Excellence, other models of care are necessary to meet the needs of all people living with ALS in Arizona. ALS Arizona Affiliated Clinics offer the same high-quality approach to multidisciplinary care as the Certified Treatment Centers however, they may not offer onsite research or opportunities to participate in clinical trials. These clinics may be affiliated with and/or supported by a private foundation, a university medical system, the Veteran’s Administration or another non-profit organization.
Banner- University Medical Center South
2800 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713
520-694-8888
Medical Directors: Katalin Scherer, M.D. and Holli Horak, M.D.
Neuromuscular Research Center
4545 E. Shea Blvd. Suite 175, Phoenix, AZ 85028
480-314-1007
Medical Director: Kumaraswamy Sivakumar, M.D.
Carl T. Hayden Veterans Affairs Medical Center
650 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix AZ 85012
602-277-5551
Medical Director: Kumaraswamy Sivakumar, M.D.
