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Neurology and Neurosurgery

Helping patients and families navigate ALS Center for ALS Specialty Care

Patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) face unique challenges that are best addressed by a multi-specialty clinic. With a diverse range of expertise, the Center for ALS Specialty Care helps patients and families navigate the various aspects of this difficult disease.

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Our Approach | Care Location | Team | About | Clinical Trials | Giving | Patient Resources

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Multi-Specialty ALS Care

Studies show that care in a multi-specialty ALS clinic improves both longevity and quality of life. Each of our team members offers unique expertise to guide patients through this disease.

Neurological Care

Our neurologists optimize nerve health with targeted therapies and cutting-edge clinical trial opportunities.
Illustrated brain scan

Pulmonary Care

Our pulmonologists have dedicated ALS expertise to maximize patients’ lung function.
Illustrated lungs

Speech-Language Pathology

Our speech-language pathologists use strategies to promote swallowing function and maintain communication.
Illustrated throat

Physical Therapy

Our physical therapists promote mobility and safety with ALS-specific interventions.
Illustrated patient lifting a weight

Occupational Therapy

Our occupational therapists help patients navigate activities of daily living by anticipating future needs.
Illustrated therapist helping a patient up from a chair

Palliative Care

Our neuropalliative care specialists focus on improving and protecting patients’ quality of life.
Illustrated physician with hand on patient's shoulder

Respiratory Therapy

Our respiratory therapists help patients who encounter respiratory complications from their ALS.
Illustrated figure, breathing in through the nose

Nutrition

Our registered dietitians assist patients to maintain a healthy diet and prevent malnutrition.
Illustrated bag of fresh groceries

What to Expect

For ALS patients and families, traveling to multiple appointments can be difficult. Our center brings different specialists together under one roof to streamline care into a single day. 

During your visit, you will meet with our team of ALS experts, with back-to-back appointments tailored to your needs.

Lora Clawson helping a patient use a spirometer

ALS Care Location

We see patients at the Levi Watkins, Jr, MD, Outpatient Center in Baltimore, MD.

Telemedicine appointments are available to Maryland patients for follow-up visits.

The Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center

Convenient ALS Care

"With telemedicine, Dr. Maragakis can have a presence in my home without me physically having to go to see him. That's a huge energy savings, especially for a patient with ALS." - David, a patient of the Center for ALS Specialty Care. Hear from David and learn more about telemedicine.

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Our ALS Care Team

Nicholas J. Maragakis, M.D.

Medical Director
Nicholas Maragakis

JinAe Arneklev, M.S.N., C.R.N.P.

Nurse Practitioner

Ambereen Mehta, M.D., M.P.H.

Palliative Care Physician
Ambereen Mehta

Kaitlin O’Sullivan, M.S., OTR/L, CHT, CBIS

Occupational Therapist

Hannah Smith, PT, DPT, NCS

Physical Therapist

Lenesha Shack, M.A., M.S.W.

ALS Association Care Service Manager

Lexi Tutor, M.S., CCC-SLP

ALS Association Assistive Technology Specialist

Colleen Mercier, M.S. CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Destiny Burton

Medical Office Coordinator

Betsy Mosmiller

Senior Research Program Manager

Delayna Willie, M.S.

Research Program Coordinator

Noah Lechtzin, M.D., M.H.S.

Pulmonologist
Noah Lechtzin

Weiyi Mu, Sc.M.

Genetic Counselor
Weiyi Mu headshot

Angela Green RDN, LDN

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

About Our Center

The Center for ALS Specialty Care is sponsored by the ALS Association, a nonprofit organization that supports ALS research, services and programs around the world.

ALS Clinical Trials Unit

Our team leads numerous ALS research projects, giving patients the opportunity to participate in clinical trials. Johns Hopkins is a recognized leader in ALS research: almost all the major therapeutic approaches toward ALS have been carried out, or initiated, at Johns Hopkins.

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Betsy meeting with a patient

Make a Gift

Your donation helps us continue our legacy of ALS discovery and care. You can make a gift through our online form. To do so, designate your gift to the Center for ALS Specialty Care.

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