The USF Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Clinic in Tampa offers multidisciplinary treatment, supportive care, and information to help manage the effects of ALS on patients, their families, and caregivers. The ALS Clinic staff includes Neurologists, Care coordinators, Occupational & Physical therapists, Speech pathologists, Dieticians, Respiratory therapists, Social workers, and Research coordinators. Pulmonologists, Gastroenterologists and Psychiatrists are also available for consultation. These devoted providers are all experienced in the care and treatment of ALS.

Tuan H. Vu, MD
Professor, Department of Neurology
Director, Neuromuscular Division & EMG Laboratory

The USF ALS Clinic is directed by I-Hweii Amy Chen, MD PhD, with assistance from Associate Director, Jerrica Farias, APRN, Neuromuscular Division Director, Tuan Vu, MD, and the Chair of Neurology, Clifton L. Gooch, MD. Other supporting providers include Kathleen Murray, MD, Hera Stephens, MD, Anthony Bradshaw, MD, Kyle Wuthrich, MD, Milind Kothari, DO and Claudia Guerra-Hernandez, PA-C. Kayla Martinez serves as the ALS Clinic Coordinator with assistance from Renee Bodiford. We collaborate with several clinical sites within the Tampa Bay region, as well as, other universities around the country to conduct clinical trials for the study of ALS. Our focus is on:

• Improved quality of life
• Pharmacologic therapies
• Palliative care

We closely partner with The ALS Association which provides support for our clinical activities and patients.

We strive to instill hope and improve the daily lives of our patients, families and caregivers while maintaining dignity, offering support, and providing the highest level of care for these courageous individuals.