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Below you will find contact information for ALS clinics in Pennsylvania. 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.
Allegheny Health Network ALS Center
490 E. North Ave., Suite 500
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Phone: (412) 359-8850
Contact: Linda Peffer
Medical Director: Sandeep Rana, MD
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Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Phone: (412) 359-8850
Contact: Linda Peffer
Medical Director: Sandeep Rana, MD
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The ALS Clinic at Geisinger Danville Medical Center
100 N. Academy Ave.
Danville, PA 17822
Phone: (570) 214-1146
Medical Director: Jose David Avila, MD
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Danville, PA 17822
Phone: (570) 214-1146
Medical Director: Jose David Avila, MD
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The ALS Clinic at Geisinger Wyoming Valley
620 Baltimore Ave.
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Phone: (570) 214-1146
Medical Director: Eric Veloso, MD
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Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Phone: (570) 214-1146
Medical Director: Eric Veloso, MD
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Conemaugh Health System ALS Clinic
Conemaugh Neuroscience and Pain Institute
Conemaugh East Hills Outpatient Center
1450 Scalp Avenue, Suite 120
Johnstown, PA 15904
Phone: (814) 269-5061
Medical Director: Jeremy Meisel, MD
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Conemaugh East Hills Outpatient Center
1450 Scalp Avenue, Suite 120
Johnstown, PA 15904
Phone: (814) 269-5061
Medical Director: Jeremy Meisel, MD
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Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center
3900 Woodland Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: (215) 823-4331
Medical Director: Colin Quinn, MD
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Note: This clinic serves military veterans only.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: (215) 823-4331
Medical Director: Colin Quinn, MD
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Jefferson Weinberg ALS Center
909 Walnut Street, Second Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 955-8800
Medical Director: Hristelina Ilevia, MD, PhD
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Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 955-8800
Medical Director: Hristelina Ilevia, MD, PhD
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MDA/ALS Center of Hope at Temple
Temple Neurosciences Center
Temple University Hospital – Main Campus
3401 N. Broad Street
Ambulatory Care Center, Suite D-101
Philadelphia, PA 19140
Phone: (800) 836-7536
Medical Director: Terry D. Heiman-Patterson, MD
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Temple University Hospital – Main Campus
3401 N. Broad Street
Ambulatory Care Center, Suite D-101
Philadelphia, PA 19140
Phone: (800) 836-7536
Medical Director: Terry D. Heiman-Patterson, MD
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Neuromuscular and ALS Center for Comprehensive Care
Lehigh Valley Hospital – Lehigh Neurology
1250 S. Cedar Crest Blvd.
Allentown, PA 18103
Phone: (610) 402-8420
Medical Director: Alissa Romano, DO and Alison Walsh, MD
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1250 S. Cedar Crest Blvd.
Allentown, PA 18103
Phone: (610) 402-8420
Medical Director: Alissa Romano, DO and Alison Walsh, MD
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Penn Comprehensive Neuroscience Center
330 S. 9th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 829-3053
Medical Directors: Lauren Elman, M.D. and Michael Baer, M.D.
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Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 829-3053
Medical Directors: Lauren Elman, M.D. and Michael Baer, M.D.
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Penn State Hershey ALS Clinic and Research Center
Department of Neurology, EC037
30 Hope Drive
Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: (717) 531-3828
Medical Director: Zachary Simmons, MD
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30 Hope Drive
Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: (717) 531-3828
Medical Director: Zachary Simmons, MD
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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - ALS Center
3471 Fifth Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: (412) 692-4920
Medical Director: Tawfiq Al-lahham, M.D.
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Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: (412) 692-4920
Medical Director: Tawfiq Al-lahham, M.D.
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UPMC Northshore Neurology
120 E 2nd Street,3rd floor
Erie, PA 16507
Phone: (814) 877-8000
Medical Director: Jeffrey J. Esper, DO
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Erie, PA 16507
Phone: (814) 877-8000
Medical Director: Jeffrey J. Esper, DO
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VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
1010 Delafield Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Phone: (412) 822-2222
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Note: This clinic serves military veterans only.
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Phone: (412) 822-2222
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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. 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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