Multidisciplinary ALS care
Although there is no cure available for ALS, there are FDA-approved medications (riluzole, edaravone, tofersen), which extend survival and/or slow progression of weakness. There are also other treatments to manage complications of the disorder.
The gold standard of care for ALS patients is management at a multidisciplinary ALS clinic, where patients and families can get information and be evaluated by multiple specialists in one afternoon. Our ALS clinic has a large and experienced ALS care team all dedicated to caring for people living with ALS.
Your visit to the ALS Center
When is the ALS clinic held?
The ALS clinic is held on the second Wednesday of each month.
If you do not yet have an established diagnosis of ALS, you need to be evaluated by one of our neurologists in the neurology clinic prior to being referred to the ALS clinic. For more information, please visit the Appointments and Referrals page.
Where is the ALS clinic located?
The ALS clinic is located on the first floor of Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics Heater Road, about a 10-minute drive from Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.
What to expect at your visit
ALS clinic visits take approximately 3 to 4 hours. During these appointments, you will meet with multiple specialists, including:
- Neurologists
- Sleep medicine specialists
- Physical therapists
- Occupational therapists
- Speech therapists
- Dietitians
- Social workers
These specialists will provide recommendations for your medical care and connect you with additional support if needed.