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Below you will find contact information for ALS clinics in greater Los Angeles. 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.
Center for ALS Care at Cedars Sinai Medical Center
127 S. San Vicente Boulevard
Pavilion, Suite A6600
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: (310) 423-1525
Medical Director: Richard Lewis, M.D.
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Pavilion, Suite A6600
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: (310) 423-1525
Medical Director: Richard Lewis, M.D.
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Harbor-UCLA ALS Clinic
1000 W. Carson St. N-24
Torrance, CA 90509
Phone: (424) 306-7670
Medical Director: Margaret Adler, MD
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Torrance, CA 90509
Phone: (424) 306-7670
Medical Director: Margaret Adler, MD
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Kaiser Permanente ALS Clinic (Fontana)
Fontana Medical Center – Department of Neurology
9985 Sierra Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
Phone: (909) 427-5416
Medical Director: Vinh Dang, MD
Note: You can only attend this clinic if you have Kaiser health insurance.
9985 Sierra Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
Phone: (909) 427-5416
Medical Director: Vinh Dang, MD
Note: You can only attend this clinic if you have Kaiser health insurance.
Kaiser Permanente ALS Clinic (South Bay)
Neurology Department
25965 S. Normandie Ave
Harbor City, CA 90710
Phone: (310) 517-2336
Medical Director: Scott Miller, MD
Note: You can only attend this clinic if you have Kaiser health insurance.
25965 S. Normandie Ave
Harbor City, CA 90710
Phone: (310) 517-2336
Medical Director: Scott Miller, MD
Note: You can only attend this clinic if you have Kaiser health insurance.
Kaiser Permanente ALS Clinic (Los Angeles)
Los Angeles Medical Center – Neurology
1505 N Edgemont Street, 5th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Phone: (800) 954-8000
Medical Director: Nazanin Matloubi, MD
Note: You can only attend this clinic if you have Kaiser health insurance.
1505 N Edgemont Street, 5th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Phone: (800) 954-8000
Medical Director: Nazanin Matloubi, MD
Note: You can only attend this clinic if you have Kaiser health insurance.
Kaiser Permanente ALS Clinic (Riverside)
Riverside Medical Center – Department of Neurology
10800 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92505
Phone: (951) 353-4360
Medical Director: Carol Van Patten, MD
Note: You can only attend this clinic if you have Kaiser health insurance.
10800 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92505
Phone: (951) 353-4360
Medical Director: Carol Van Patten, MD
Note: You can only attend this clinic if you have Kaiser health insurance.
Kaiser Permanente ALS Clinic (Woodland Hills)
5601 De Soto Ave.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Phone: (855) 892-0919
Medical Director: Ryan Hansen, M.D.
Note: You can only attend this clinic if you have Kaiser health insurance.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Phone: (855) 892-0919
Medical Director: Ryan Hansen, M.D.
Note: You can only attend this clinic if you have Kaiser health insurance.
Keck Medicine of USC ALS Clinic
1520 San Pablo St, Suite 3000
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Phone: (800) 872-2273
Medical Director: Said R. Beydoun, MD, FAAN
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Los Angeles, CA 90033
Phone: (800) 872-2273
Medical Director: Said R. Beydoun, MD, FAAN
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The Center for Restorative Neurology at Loma Linda University Neurology
11370 Anderson St, Suite B100
Loma Linda, CA 92354
Phone: (909) 558-2880
Medical Director: Jeffrey Rosenfeld, MD, PhD
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Loma Linda, CA 92354
Phone: (909) 558-2880
Medical Director: Jeffrey Rosenfeld, MD, PhD
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MDA/ALS Center at UCLA
UCLA Neurological Services
300 UCLA Medical Plaza, Suite B200
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone: (310) 794-1195
Medical Director: Martina Wiedau, MD
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300 UCLA Medical Plaza, Suite B200
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone: (310) 794-1195
Medical Director: Martina Wiedau, MD
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MDA/ALS Center at The University of California, Irvine
200 South Manchester Ave, Suite 110
Orange, CA 92868
Phone: (714) 456-2332
Medical Director: Tahseen Mozaffar, MD, FAAN
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Orange, CA 92868
Phone: (714) 456-2332
Medical Director: Tahseen Mozaffar, MD, FAAN
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VA Long Beach Healthcare System
5901 East 7th Street
Long Beach, CA 90822
Phone: (562) 826-8000, (888) 769-8387
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Note: This clinic serves military veterans only.
Long Beach, CA 90822
Phone: (562) 826-8000, (888) 769-8387
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Note: This clinic serves military veterans only.
Veteran's Administration, West Los Angeles
11301 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90073
Phone: (310) 478-3711
Medical Director: Nasheed Jamal, MD
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Note: This clinic serves military veterans only.
Los Angeles, CA 90073
Phone: (310) 478-3711
Medical Director: Nasheed Jamal, MD
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Note: This clinic serves military veterans only.
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.
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.
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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