ALS Research Centers - Minnesota

General Information Research and Trials
Minneapolis - Hennepin Faculty Associates ALSA Certified ALS Center
Neuromuscular Center
825 South Eighth Street
Suite 250
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
Phone: 612-347-7635
Fax: 612-347-6183
 
Medical Director:
William S. David, M.D., Ph.D.
Phone: 612-347-2595
DAVID019@tc.umn.edu
Specialty:
Neuromuscular Neurology
Other Medical Specialties:
The ALS Clinic at Hennepin Faculty Associates is committed to a multi-disciplinary approach to managing ALS. Team members include a neuromuscular neurologist, physiatrist, pulmonologist, gastroenterologist, psychologist, nurse coordinator, physical therapist, respiratory therapist, speech-language pathologist, genetic counselor, social worker, dietitian, and ALSA patient services coordinator.
Other diseases/conditions treated at your clinic:
Kennedy's disease, spinal muscular atrophy, and post-polio syndrome.
Any other information for your clinic:
The ALS clinic at Hennepin Faulty Associates is one of 15 Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary clinics that are nationally certified by the ALS Association as providing excellent care.
Research emphasis:
Sleep disruption/polysomnography in ALS, electrophysiologic assessment of ALS.
Clinical trials in progress:
Topiramate, Celebrex, Quality of Life Study, Sleep Disorders/BiPAP Therapy.
 
Contact person: Pamela Droberg, RN, BSN, Nurse Coordinator
Phone: 612-347-7635