ALS and Neuromuscular Disorders

ALS and Neuromuscular Disorders

ALS and Neuromuscular Disorders Team

The ALS and Neuromuscular Team at the OHSU Brain Institute is made up of expert providers, researchers and other professionals. You’ll find:

  • Health care professionals who trained at some of the nation’s top medical centers.
  • Doctors who all completed fellowships (advanced training) and who are board-certified in neurology and neuromuscular diseases.
  • One of only five Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association Centers of Excellence in the Western U.S., recognized for our expert team-based care and research focus.
  • A strong commitment to research, with innovative approaches to improve your quality of life.
  • Rehabilitation specialists with expertise in neurologic disorders.

Neurologists

Occupational therapist

  • Marisa Palandri, OT

Physical therapist

Speech and swallowing therapists

Additional team members

  • ALS nurse coordinator: Yvel Maspinas, RN
  • Medical assistant: Stephanie Tacket
  • Respiratory therapists: Kira Lordos and Brad Harford
  • Orthotist: Marcus Cassar, CPO, Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics, 503-243-1974

Organization representatives

ALS Association

Oregon and SW Washington Chapter

For patients

  • Referral: To become a patient, please ask your doctor for a referral.
  • Nerve Center referrals: You may also be referred to us by the OHSU Nerve Center, where specialists direct patients to the team best able to treat them.
  • Questions: For questions or follow-up appointments, call 503-494-5236.

Location

Parking is free for patients and their visitors.

OHSU ALS and Neuromuscular Disease Center
Center for Health & Healing Building 1, eighth floor
3303 S. Bond Ave.
Portland, OR 97239

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Clinical trials