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Below you will find contact information for ALS clinics in Texas.
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.
Austin Neuromuscular Center
4705 Spicewood Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78704
Phone: (512) 920-0140
Clinic Director: Dr. Yessar Hussain
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Austin, TX 78704
Phone: (512) 920-0140
Clinic Director: Dr. Yessar Hussain
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Baylor College of Medicine
Department of Neurology
7200 Cambridge, Suite 9A
Houston, TX 77030
Phone: (713) 798-2273
Medical Director: Yadollah Harati, MD
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7200 Cambridge, Suite 9A
Houston, TX 77030
Phone: (713) 798-2273
Medical Director: Yadollah Harati, MD
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Central Texas VA ALS Clinic (Austin)
7901 Metropolis Dr
Austin, TX 78744
Phone: (254) 624-5912
Contact: Melissa Glass, RN Case Manager/IDT Clinic Coordinator
Medical Director: Padma Kumar, MD
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Note: This clinic serves military veterans only. The ALS Clinic meets on the first Wednesday of every month—both in-person and VVC (VA video connect).
Austin, TX 78744
Phone: (254) 624-5912
Contact: Melissa Glass, RN Case Manager/IDT Clinic Coordinator
Medical Director: Padma Kumar, MD
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Note: This clinic serves military veterans only. The ALS Clinic meets on the first Wednesday of every month—both in-person and VVC (VA video connect).
Central Texas VA ALS Clinic (Temple)
1901 Veterans Memorial Drive
Temple, TX 76504
Phone: (254) 624-5912
Contact: Melissa Glass, RN Case Manager/IDT Clinic Coordinator
Medical Director: Sally J. Borucki, MD
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Note: This clinic serves military veterans only. The ALS Clinic meets on the fourth Thursday of every month—both in-person and VVC (VA video connect).
Temple, TX 76504
Phone: (254) 624-5912
Contact: Melissa Glass, RN Case Manager/IDT Clinic Coordinator
Medical Director: Sally J. Borucki, MD
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Note: This clinic serves military veterans only. The ALS Clinic meets on the fourth Thursday of every month—both in-person and VVC (VA video connect).
Dallas VA Medical Center
4500 S. Lancaster Rd.
Dallas, TX 75216
Phone: (800) 849-3597, (214) 742-8387
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Note: This clinic serves military veterans only.
Dallas, TX 75216
Phone: (800) 849-3597, (214) 742-8387
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Note: This clinic serves military veterans only.
Doctors' Hospital at Renaissance
2821 Michael Angelo Dr., Suite 306
Edinburg, TX 78539
Phone: (956) 362-2440
Medical Director: Dr. Zuka Khabbazeh
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Edinburg, TX 78539
Phone: (956) 362-2440
Medical Director: Dr. Zuka Khabbazeh
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Emory Bellard ALS Clinic
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
300 University Blvd., Building A
Round Rock, TX 78665
Phone: (512) 509-4031, (512) 509-4032
Medical Director: Dr. Jeffrey Tramonte
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300 University Blvd., Building A
Round Rock, TX 78665
Phone: (512) 509-4031, (512) 509-4032
Medical Director: Dr. Jeffrey Tramonte
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Houston Methodist MDA/ALSA ALS Clinic
6560 Fannin, Suite 802
Houston, TX 77030
Phone: (713) 441-3760
Medical Director: Stanley Appel, MD
Clinic Coordinator: Karen Toennis, RN
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Houston, TX 77030
Phone: (713) 441-3760
Medical Director: Stanley Appel, MD
Clinic Coordinator: Karen Toennis, RN
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MDA/ALS Center at the University of Texas
Southwest Medical Center at Dallas
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75235
Phone: (214) 827-3610
Medical Director: Jeffrey L. Elliott, MD
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75235
Phone: (214) 827-3610
Medical Director: Jeffrey L. Elliott, MD
Michael E. De Bakey VA Medical Center
2002 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX 77030
Phone: (713) 791-1414 ext. 21884
Medical Directors: Pitchaiah Mandava, M.D., Ph.D., MSEE and James Peter Orengo, M.D., Ph.D.
Clinical Coordinator: Richel Aliboso, NP
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Note: This clinic serves military veterans only.
Houston, TX 77030
Phone: (713) 791-1414 ext. 21884
Medical Directors: Pitchaiah Mandava, M.D., Ph.D., MSEE and James Peter Orengo, M.D., Ph.D.
Clinical Coordinator: Richel Aliboso, NP
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Note: This clinic serves military veterans only.
Neurology/ALS Clinic at UT Southwestern Medical Center
Aston Building
5303 Harry Hines Blvd, 4th Floor, Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75390
Phone: (214) 645-8800
Medical Directors: Jeffrey L. Elliott, MD
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5303 Harry Hines Blvd, 4th Floor, Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75390
Phone: (214) 645-8800
Medical Directors: Jeffrey L. Elliott, MD
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Central Texas Neurology Consultant
16040 Park Valley Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
Phone: (512) 218-1222
Medical Director: Adam D. Horvit, MD
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Round Rock, TX 78681
Phone: (512) 218-1222
Medical Director: Adam D. Horvit, MD
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South Texas VA ALS Clinic
7400 Merton Minter
San Antonio, TX 78229
Phone: (210) 792-4378
Clinic Coordinator: Nadia Kurji, NP
Medical Director: Qingshan (Michael) Teng, MD
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Note: This clinic serves military veterans only.
San Antonio, TX 78229
Phone: (210) 792-4378
Clinic Coordinator: Nadia Kurji, NP
Medical Director: Qingshan (Michael) Teng, MD
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Note: This clinic serves military veterans only.
Texas Neurology ALS Center
6080 N. Central Expy, Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75206
Phone: (214) 827-3610
Medical Director: Daragh Heitzman, MD
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Dallas, TX 75206
Phone: (214) 827-3610
Medical Director: Daragh Heitzman, MD
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
4801 Alberta Ave.
El Paso, TX 79905
Phone: (915) 215-5900
Medical Director: Dr. Darine Kassar
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El Paso, TX 79905
Phone: (915) 215-5900
Medical Director: Dr. Darine Kassar
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UT Health San Antonio South Texas ALS Clinic
Medical Arts & Research Center
8300 Floyd Curl Drive, 4th Floor, MC 7883
San Antonio, TX 78229
Phone: (210) 450-9700
Medical Director: Carlayne E. Jackson, MD
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8300 Floyd Curl Drive, 4th Floor, MC 7883
San Antonio, TX 78229
Phone: (210) 450-9700
Medical Director: Carlayne E. Jackson, MD
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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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