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Below you will find contact information for ALS clinics in Florida. In addition to improving your quality of life, attending an ALS clinic can extend your life by one year or more.
A team of ALS specialists will meet with you every few months to answer your questions, monitor symptoms, and make recommendations. Clinic visits are typically covered by insurance. Funding may be available for those who cannot afford to pay. Learn more. |
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Military veterans: If you have been diagnosed with ALS, connect with your local VA to access care through your service-connected benefits.
how to contact a clinic
– Before attending an ALS clinic, you will need to schedule an appointment to see one of the clinic neurologists in order to receive or confirm an ALS diagnosis. If you have a confirmed diagnosis, the doctor will schedule your first clinic appointment.
– When you call, you may reach the ALS clinic coordinator directly. If you are routed to the hospital front desk, ask for the doctor, ALS clinic, or neurology department.
– If you are unable to connect with the right person, try contacting your local ALS organization for assistance.
– When you call, you may reach the ALS clinic coordinator directly. If you are routed to the hospital front desk, ask for the doctor, ALS clinic, or neurology department.
– If you are unable to connect with the right person, try contacting your local ALS organization for assistance.
Questions to ask
Every clinic is different. Most accept Medicare and Medicaid, though private insurance coverage will vary. Once you're talking with the person who schedules appointments for the ALS clinic, ask:
– Do I need a doctor's referral or confirmed diagnosis to schedule an appointment?
– Do you accept my private insurance/Medicare/Medicaid?
– Do you have an estimate of what I might need to pay out of pocket?
If you are concerned about cost, ask the ALS clinic or your local ALS organization if there is any financial assistance available.
– Do I need a doctor's referral or confirmed diagnosis to schedule an appointment?
– Do you accept my private insurance/Medicare/Medicaid?
– Do you have an estimate of what I might need to pay out of pocket?
If you are concerned about cost, ask the ALS clinic or your local ALS organization if there is any financial assistance available.
Tips for a successful visit
Before your visit
– Ask a family member or friend to accompany you to the appointment, if possible.
– Arrange for transportation to the clinic ahead of time. You can look into ride services and public transportation options or ask your local ALS organization if they have travel grants or other suggestions.
– In the time before your appointment, make a list of any questions you have about physical symptoms, mental health concerns, equipment, or anything else.
– Before your appointment, you should receive directions and instructions for your visit.
During your visit
– If your appointment is at a large hospital, ask at the front desk for the ALS clinic, doctor, or neurology department.
– During your visit, specialists will rotate to see you individually. Have questions ready for each professional, as needed. Do not hesitate to ask about anything that concerns you.
– If a family member or friend is with you, ask them to take notes. During visits with your team, it can be hard to absorb everything in real time. If you are alone and able to take notes, it will help you remember details between visits.
– During the visit, primary caregivers can ask to speak with the social worker independently to discuss concerns or challenges.
After your visit
– Your ALS team will meet as a group to discuss your situation and make recommendations for care and equipment. You should receive a summary of the recommendations by mail, through your online patient portal, or however your team chooses to communicate with you. Your team of experts makes these suggestions to help you improve your quality of life.
– If you have questions about how to follow the recommendations, call your clinic coordinator.
– You may wish to share your notes and/or the team's recommendations with loved ones so that everyone is on the same page.
– If a question or concern arises between visits, do not hesitate to call your clinic coordinator.
– Jot down any questions you have for your next visit.
– Ask a family member or friend to accompany you to the appointment, if possible.
– Arrange for transportation to the clinic ahead of time. You can look into ride services and public transportation options or ask your local ALS organization if they have travel grants or other suggestions.
– In the time before your appointment, make a list of any questions you have about physical symptoms, mental health concerns, equipment, or anything else.
– Before your appointment, you should receive directions and instructions for your visit.
During your visit
– If your appointment is at a large hospital, ask at the front desk for the ALS clinic, doctor, or neurology department.
– During your visit, specialists will rotate to see you individually. Have questions ready for each professional, as needed. Do not hesitate to ask about anything that concerns you.
– If a family member or friend is with you, ask them to take notes. During visits with your team, it can be hard to absorb everything in real time. If you are alone and able to take notes, it will help you remember details between visits.
– During the visit, primary caregivers can ask to speak with the social worker independently to discuss concerns or challenges.
After your visit
– Your ALS team will meet as a group to discuss your situation and make recommendations for care and equipment. You should receive a summary of the recommendations by mail, through your online patient portal, or however your team chooses to communicate with you. Your team of experts makes these suggestions to help you improve your quality of life.
– If you have questions about how to follow the recommendations, call your clinic coordinator.
– You may wish to share your notes and/or the team's recommendations with loved ones so that everyone is on the same page.
– If a question or concern arises between visits, do not hesitate to call your clinic coordinator.
– Jot down any questions you have for your next visit.
ALS Center at the University of Miami
Professional Arts Center Building, Medical Campus
1150 NW 14th Street, Suite 609
Miami, FL 33136
Phone: (800) 690-2571, (305) 243-7400
Clinic Coordinator: Gina Gonzalez, DNP, ARNP
Medical Directors: Michael Benatar, MD, PhD and Ashok Verma, MD, DM, MBA
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1150 NW 14th Street, Suite 609
Miami, FL 33136
Phone: (800) 690-2571, (305) 243-7400
Clinic Coordinator: Gina Gonzalez, DNP, ARNP
Medical Directors: Michael Benatar, MD, PhD and Ashok Verma, MD, DM, MBA
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Central Neurology
The ALS Center at Orlando Health
10000 W Colonial Dr., Ste 289
Ocoee, FL 34761
Phone: (407) 296-1910
Medical Director: Amy Gutierrez, MD, FAAN
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Ocoee, FL 34761
Phone: (407) 296-1910
Medical Director: Amy Gutierrez, MD, FAAN
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James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital
13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33612
Phone: (813) 972-2000
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Note: This clinic serves military veterans only.
Tampa, FL 33612
Phone: (813) 972-2000
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Lee Health ALS Clinic
Outpatient Center at Plantation
13601 Plantation Road
Fort Myers, FL 33912
Phone: (239) 343-0763
Clinic Coordinator: Carol
Medical Director: Bryant L. Vuong, DO
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13601 Plantation Road
Fort Myers, FL 33912
Phone: (239) 343-0763
Clinic Coordinator: Carol
Medical Director: Bryant L. Vuong, DO
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Malcom Randall VA Medical Center ALS Clinic
1601 SW Archer Road
Gainesville, FL 32608
Phone: (352) 376-1611
Medical Director: James D. Wymer, M.D., Ph.D.
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Note: This clinic serves military veterans only.
Gainesville, FL 32608
Phone: (352) 376-1611
Medical Director: James D. Wymer, M.D., Ph.D.
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Note: This clinic serves military veterans only.
Mayo Clinic Florida
Department of Neurology
4500 San Pablo Road
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Phone: (904) 953-2000
Medical Directors: Dr. Bjorn Oskarsson and Dr. Jaimin Shah
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4500 San Pablo Road
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Phone: (904) 953-2000
Medical Directors: Dr. Bjorn Oskarsson and Dr. Jaimin Shah
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Miami VA Healthcare System
1201 N.W. 16th St.
Miami, FL 33125
Phone: (305) 575-7000
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Note: This clinic serves military veterans only.
Miami, FL 33125
Phone: (305) 575-7000
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Note: This clinic serves military veterans only.
Nova Southeastern University - NSU Health ALS Clinic
7595 SW 33rd Street
Davie, FL 33314
Phone: (954) 262-6387
Medical Co-Directors: Eduardo Locatelli, M.D., MPH and Lauren Tabor Gray, Ph.D.
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Davie, FL 33314
Phone: (954) 262-6387
Medical Co-Directors: Eduardo Locatelli, M.D., MPH and Lauren Tabor Gray, Ph.D.
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Orlando Health Neuroscience Institute Neurology Group
32 W. Gore St., 3rd Floor
Orlando, FL 32806
Phone: (321) 842-9805
Medical Co-Directors: Amparo Gutierrez, M.D.
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Orlando, FL 32806
Phone: (321) 842-9805
Medical Co-Directors: Amparo Gutierrez, M.D.
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The Phil Smith ALS Clinic
Holy Cross Hospital
1931 NE 47th St.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Phone: (954) 542-3434
Medical Co-Directors: Eduardo Locatelli, MD, MPH and Lauren Tabor-Gray, PhD
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1931 NE 47th St.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Phone: (954) 542-3434
Medical Co-Directors: Eduardo Locatelli, MD, MPH and Lauren Tabor-Gray, PhD
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Sarasota Memorial Health Care System - Center for Neuromuscular Disorders
5880 Rand Blvd., Ste. 209
Sarasota, FL 34239
Phone: (941) 917-8900
Medical Director: Rejo P. Cherian, M.D.
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Sarasota, FL 34239
Phone: (941) 917-8900
Medical Director: Rejo P. Cherian, M.D.
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UF Gainesville Affiliated ALS Clinic
3009 Williston Road
Gainesville, FL 32608
Phone: (352) 265-5400
Medical Director: James D. Wymer, MD, PhD
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Gainesville, FL 32608
Phone: (352) 265-5400
Medical Director: James D. Wymer, MD, PhD
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UF Health Neuromuscular Disease Program – Jacksonville
580 West 8th Street – Tower 1, 9th floor
Jacksonville, FL 32209
Phone: (904) 244-9922
Contact Person: June Solomons
Medical Director: Dr. Michael Pulley
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Jacksonville, FL 32209
Phone: (904) 244-9922
Contact Person: June Solomons
Medical Director: Dr. Michael Pulley
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University of South Florida ALS Clinic
12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC 55
Tampa, FL 33612
Phone: (813) 974-9273
Medical Director: Tuan Vu, MD
Associate Director: Jerrica Farias
Clinic Coordinator: Kayla Martinez
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Note: You do not need a referral to attend this clinic.
Tampa, FL 33612
Phone: (813) 974-9273
Medical Director: Tuan Vu, MD
Associate Director: Jerrica Farias
Clinic Coordinator: Kayla Martinez
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Note: You do not need a referral to attend this clinic.
West Palm Beach VA ALS Clinic
7305 N. Military Trail
West Palm Beach, FL 33410
Phone: (561) 422-6327
Medical Director: Bennett Frank, M.D.
Clinic Coordinator: Loreen Blumenthal
Note: This clinic serves military veterans only.
West Palm Beach, FL 33410
Phone: (561) 422-6327
Medical Director: Bennett Frank, M.D.
Clinic Coordinator: Loreen Blumenthal
Note: This clinic serves military veterans only.
Winter Park ALS Clinic
Advent Health Medical Group Neurology
265 East Rollins St, 6th Floor
Orlando, FL 32804
Phone: (407) 303-6729
Medical Director: Nivedita Jerath, M.D.
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265 East Rollins St, 6th Floor
Orlando, FL 32804
Phone: (407) 303-6729
Medical Director: Nivedita Jerath, M.D.
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What if there isn't a clinic near me?
Attending an ALS clinic once every three or so months may be the most important thing you can do to extend your life and improve your quality of life. If you are able to make the drive or arrange for transportation, we strongly recommend going.
If there is not a multidisciplinary ALS clinic near you, there may be other clinics or neurologists at hospitals, private practices, or universities that specialize in ALS. Contact your local ALS organization to ask about your options. You may also want to search for clinics in neighboring states that may be closer to you.
If transportation to the clinic is a challenge, ask your local organization if they have travel grants, resources, or suggestions.
You can also reach out to Synapticure, a telemedicine healthcare company that provides personalized care for people living with ALS via video, phone, and email.
If there is not a multidisciplinary ALS clinic near you, there may be other clinics or neurologists at hospitals, private practices, or universities that specialize in ALS. Contact your local ALS organization to ask about your options. You may also want to search for clinics in neighboring states that may be closer to you.
If transportation to the clinic is a challenge, ask your local organization if they have travel grants, resources, or suggestions.
You can also reach out to Synapticure, a telemedicine healthcare company that provides personalized care for people living with ALS via video, phone, and email.
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