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Below you will find contact information for ALS clinics in Washington. 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 Association Certified Center of Excellence at St. Luke’s
Providence St. Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center
715 S Cowley, Suite 228
Spokane, WA 99202
Phone: (509) 473-6706
Medical Director: John Chapin, M.D.
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715 S Cowley, Suite 228
Spokane, WA 99202
Phone: (509) 473-6706
Medical Director: John Chapin, M.D.
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ALS Association Certified Center of Excellence at Swedish
550 17th Avenue, Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: (206) 320-3494
Medical Director: Dr. Michael Elliott, Associate Chief of Neurology
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Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: (206) 320-3494
Medical Director: Dr. Michael Elliott, Associate Chief of Neurology
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ALS Association Certified Center of Excellence at VA Puget Sound Health Care System
Seattle Division
1660 S. Columbian Way, S-RCS-117
Seattle, WA 98108
Phone: (206) 716-5756
Contact: Kimberly A. Woodward, MN RN
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Note: This clinic serves military veterans only.
1660 S. Columbian Way, S-RCS-117
Seattle, WA 98108
Phone: (206) 716-5756
Contact: Kimberly A. Woodward, MN RN
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Note: This clinic serves military veterans only.
ALS Association Certified Center of Excellence at Virginia Mason
Lindeman Pavilion, Level 7
1100 Ninth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 341-1900
Medical Director: Xuan Wu, MD, PhD
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1100 Ninth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 341-1900
Medical Director: Xuan Wu, MD, PhD
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Kadlec ALS Clinic
1100 Goethals Dr, Suite B
Richland, WA 99352
Phone: (509) 942-2990 ext. 5560
Contact: Lisa Braudrick
Medical Director: Dr. Michael Elliott, Associate Chief of Neurology
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Richland, WA 99352
Phone: (509) 942-2990 ext. 5560
Contact: Lisa Braudrick
Medical Director: Dr. Michael Elliott, Associate Chief of Neurology
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Kaiser Permanente ALS Clinic - Tacoma
Kaiser Permanente Tacoma Medical Center
209 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405-4265
Phone: (253) 596-3410
Medical Director: Edward Tay, MD
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Note: You can only attend this clinic if you have Kaiser health insurance.
209 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405-4265
Phone: (253) 596-3410
Medical Director: Edward Tay, MD
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Note: You can only attend this clinic if you have Kaiser health insurance.
Kaiser Permanente Neuro Clinic Capitol Hill
125 16th Ave E CSB-3
Seattle, WA 98112
Phone: (253) 596-3410
Medical Director: Edward Tay, MD
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Note: You can only attend this clinic if you have Kaiser health insurance.
Seattle, WA 98112
Phone: (253) 596-3410
Medical Director: Edward Tay, MD
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Note: You can only attend this clinic if you have Kaiser health insurance.
UW Neurology Clinic
Department of Neurology/Electromyography
1959 NE Pacific
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone: (206) 598-7688
Medical Directors: Michael Weiss, MD
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1959 NE Pacific
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone: (206) 598-7688
Medical Directors: Michael Weiss, MD
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VA Puget Sound Health Care System (Tacoma)
9600 Veterans Drive, A-117-RCS
Tacoma, WA 98493
Phone: (206) 716-5756
Contact: Kimberly A. Woodward, MN RN
Medical Director: Ileana Howard, MD
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Note: This clinic serves military veterans only.
Tacoma, WA 98493
Phone: (206) 716-5756
Contact: Kimberly A. Woodward, MN RN
Medical Director: Ileana Howard, MD
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Note: This clinic serves military veterans only.
VM Franciscan ALS Clinic at St. Joseph Medical Center
1617 South J St, First Floor
Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: (253) 426-4400, option 2
Medical Director: April Mcvey, MD
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Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: (253) 426-4400, option 2
Medical Director: April Mcvey, 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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