Our Mission
The University of Alberta ALS clinic is a multidisciplinary clinic dedicated to the care of patients with ALS and other motor neuron disorders. Diagnostic services, education, treatment, rehabilitation, and research are coordinated through staff at the Edmonton Clinic and the Misericordia Hospital.To provide exemplary care and enable people with ALS and their families to achieve the best possible quality of life, deliver professional and compassionate interdisciplinary medical expertise, and foster an environment where ALS is viewed as a treatable and manageable condition.
Our team of specialists includes: neurologists, a physiatrist, respirologist, registered nurse, respiratory therapist, social worker, speech-language pathologist, dietician, occupational therapist, physical therapist, and clinical research coordinator.
Location
The ALS Clinic is located at:
Edmonton Clinic, Level 4 (4C.101Z)
11400 University Avenue
Edmonton, AB T6G 1Z1
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Printable directions
Access to Edmonton Clinic and Parkade: Off of University Avenue and 115 Street.
Drop off: Located at the main entrance (east side) of the building.
The parkade elevators will take you to Level 1 and 2 of the Edmonton Clinic. To reach other levels in the Edmonton Clinic you must use the main elevators at the east entrance which are accessed through the corridor from the parkade entrance.
Research at the ALS Clinic
Emphasis:
- Brain imaging
- Motor system electrophysiology
- Clinical trials
- Quality of life issues
We are in need of volunteers to participate in our research programs. Please contact Dennell Mah for more information at (780) 248-1287.
Donations can be made through the University Hospital Foundation at (780) 407-7007.
Clinic Staff
| Wendy S.W. Johnston, MD | Neurologist (Medical Director) |
| Sanjay Kalra, MD | Neurologist (Co-Director) |
| Kerri Schellenberg, MD | Neurologist |
| Ming Chan, MD | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation |
| Janice Richman-Eisenstat, MD | Pulmonary Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist & Respirologist |
| Margot Leclair-Upfold, RN | ALS Clinic Coordinator / Nurse Specialist |
| Kelly Olson | Clinic Clerk |
| Stuart Cleary, MSc, PhD, R.SLP | Speech Language Pathologist |
| Kerry Adams, MSc, R.SLP, S-LP(C) | Speech Language Pathologist |
| Shameem Kizar, BSc, RD | Dietitian |
| Kirsten Harding, MSW, RSW | Social Worker |
| Naresh Jha, MD | Radiation Oncologist (Cross-Cancer Institute) |
| Shelley Wrona | Research Coordinator |
| Dennell Mah, BSc | Research Assistant |
| Tanya Koeing, RRT | Respiratory Therapist |
| Mark Heule, MD, FRCPC | Respirologist |
| Ella Rokosh, MD, FRCPC | Respirologist |
| Sonya Wheeler, RRT, CRE, B. Tech | Senior Respiratory Therapist |
| Shelagh Watson-Preuss, MSc, R.SLP | Speech Language Pathologist |
| Lily Pon-Mah, RD | Dietitian |
| Roselle de Castro, BSc, PT | Physical Therapy |
| Meagan Sarrasin, BSc, PT | Physical Therapy |
| Jeena Thomas, BSc, OT | Occupational Therapy |
| Hernish Acharya, MD | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation |
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