ALS Research Centers - Michigan

General Information Research and Trials
Harry J. Hoenselaar ALS Clinic
Henry Ford Hospital
2799 W Grand Blvd
Department of Neurology
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: 313-916-2835
Fax: 313-916-3014
E-mail: bernie@neuro.hfh.edu
 
Medical director:
Daniel S. Newman, M.D.
Phone: 313-916-2594/dd>
E-mail: newman@neuro.hfh.edu
Speciality:
Neurology
Other medical specialties:
Neurologist, psychiatrist, speech and language pathologist, physical and occupational therapists, registered dietician, and social worker. In a routine visit, the patient remains in one room while the health care providers visit in turn. Gastroenterology and pulmonary appointments are made for the same day when needed.
Other diseases treated:
Kennedy's Disease, post polio syndrome, spinal muscular atrophies.
Research emphasis:
Clinical care
Clinical trials in progress:
None 3/24/97
Contact person: Bernadette Golbesky RN, BSN, Coordinator
Phone: 313-916-2835
Fax: 313-916-3014
E-mail: bernie@neuro.hfh.edu
Motor Neuron Disease Clinic - University of Michigan Medical Center
1324/0322 Taubman Center
1500 East Medical Center Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0316
Phone: 313-936-9010
Appointments: 313-936-9020
Fax: 313-763-6545
For general information, e-mail Elizabeth Wyatt at: lizwyatt@umich.edu
 
Director:
John J. Wald, M.D.
E-mail: johnwald@umich.edu
Research Director:
Eva L. Feldman, M.D., Ph.D.
Director of Patient Care Services:
Annemarie Schoennemann, MS,RN,CS
E-mail: axs@umich.edu
Other medical specialties and services:
Internal medicine, pulmonary Medicine, gastroenterology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, physical and occupational therapy, psychiatry, social work, nutrition, speech pathology, augmentative communication, wheelchair seating services, durable medical equipment and assistive devices, complete home care services, and support group; comprehensive network of referral services.
Other diseases treated:
The physicians in Neuromuscular Diseases Clinic at the University of Michigan diagnose and treat a variety of disorders, including: motor neuron diseases, myasthenia gravis, metabolic/mitochondrial myopathies, diabetic and toxic neuropathies, GBS, CIDP and other inflammatory neuropathies.
 
The Motor Neuron Disease Clinic at the University of Michigan is a nationally certified ALS Center. Full psychosocial and family support services are also provided.
Research emphasis:
The role of growth factors, such as insulin-like growth factors, in the pathogenesis and treatment of ALS, neuropathies and multiple sclerosis; ALS tissue bank.
Clinical trials in progress:
Myotrophin Early Access Program