ALS Specialty Care Team
Nicholas J. Maragakis, M.D.
Medical Director
Dr. Maragakis examines patients, answers questions and discusses issues and concerns. He will monitor your condition and provide a tailored treatment plan.
JinAe Arneklev, C.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
JinAe helps coordinate patient care to make sure all patient needs are addressed.
Hannah Smith, P.T., D.P.T., N.C.S.
Physical Therapist
Hannah examines patients and provides physical therapy recommendations to help maximize mobility.
Kaitlin O’Sullivan, M.S., OTR/L, C.H.T., C.B.I.S.
Occupational Therapist
Kaitlin teaches patients ways to improve daily tasks while living with ALS, in areas such as dressing, feeding and energy conservation.
Ambereen Mehta, M.D., M.P.H.
Palliative Care Physician
Dr. Mehta is our quality-of-life doctor. She specializes in helping patients living with serious illness and their care partners improve their quality of life.
Lenesha Shack, M.A., M.S.W.
ALS Association Care Service Manager
Lenesha connects patients with valuable programs and services provided by local ALS Association chapters, to help promote independence and improve the quality of life for people living with ALS.
Lexi Tutor, M.S., CCC-SLP
ALS Association Assistive Technology Specialist
Lexi supports patients regarding communication and participation in daily activities.
Angela Green R.D.N., L.D.N.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Angela helps patients find a healthy diet to maintain proper nutrition, weight and muscle strength.
Colleen Mercier, M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Colleen teaches patients techniques to communicate more effectively, such as using assistive technology, like a computer-based speech aid.
Betsy Mosmiller
Senior Research Program Manager
Betsy informs patients about the latest ALS research trials and how to participate in research. She may also handle patient questionnaires and breathing tests.
Delayna Willie, M.S.
Research Program Coordinator
Delayna maintains the research registry, screens study candidates and assists Betsy in conducting research trials. She may also handle patient questionnaires and breathing tests.
Destiny Burton
Medical Office Coordinator
Destiny helps patients schedule appointments and helps doctors with authorization forms and care coordination.
Noah Lechtzin, M.D., M.H.S.
Pulmonologist
Dr. Lechtzin offers pulmonology care to patients who experience breathing problems due to ALS. Dr. Lechtzin is not present in the clinic. Appointments with Dr. Lechtzin are arranged as needed.
Weiyi Mu, Sc.M.
Genetic Counselor
Dr. Mu offers genetics consultations to patients and their family members looking to get a genetic test for ALS. Dr. Mu is not present in the clinic. Appointments with Dr. Mu are arranged as needed.