Department of Neurology
Welcome to the USF ALS Clinic
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.
Patients, their families, and caregivers seen at the ALS Clinic have the opportunity to meet with all members of the ALS care team. The Department of Neurology's ALS Clinic is held on the USF Campus at the Carol & Frank Morsani Center located at 13330 USF Laurel Dr. Tampa, FL 33612.
Tuan H. Vu, MD
Professor, Department of Neurology
Director, Neuromuscular Division & EMG Laboratory
Patient Resources
Les Turner ALS FoundationMuscular Dystrophy Association
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Contact Us
Neurology Main Scheduling Line:
(813) 821-8017
Kayla Martinez and Renee Bodiford
ALS Clinic Coordinators
Office: (813) 821-8479
Fax: (813) 821-8349
For priority scheduling: Please disclose to Neurology main line schedulers that your appointment request is related to the diagnosis of ALS
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Mission Statement
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.About Us
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
Your Support
The USF ALS Clinic has been funded by a generous donation from the Blume family who has played a pivotal part in generating momentum for the opening of our ALS Clinic in October of 2010. The ALS Clinic still needs ongoing financial support to fund the clinic staff and provide the highest quality of care and assistance we can offer our patients and their families. For information about how you can help support Neuromuscular research, please visit the USF Foundation website.
For more information on making a donation to the USF ALS Center please contact Ashley Messer at: Phone: (813) 389-2845 Email: neurofoundation@usf.edu
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