Emory ALS Center
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What is ALS?

The Emory ALS Center provides true multidisciplinary care for patients and families with ALS and related disorders. Our team of professionals attempt to anticipate needs before they become problems. Our combined expertise and experience allows us to approach and solve problems safely and efficiently. We maintain close collaborative relationships with the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the ALS Association of Georgia, allowing us to greatly extend our ability to care for people and families with ALS.

Jonathan D. Glass, MD Professor of Neurology and Pathology
Director
Jonathan D. Glass, MD
Professor of Neurology and Pathology
Associate Director Jaffar Khan, MD Assistant Professor of Neurology
Associate Director
Jaffar Khan, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Nurse Director Nicole Yarab, RN
Nurse Director
Nicole Yarab, RN

Clinical Research Director
Meraida Polak, RN, BSN
Kathleen Herrellko,  MA, CCC-SLP Speech Pathologist, Swallowing Specialist
Kathleen Herrelko,
MA, CCC-SLP

Speech Pathologist,
Swallowing Specialist

Diane Beckwith, PT Physical Therapy, Wheelchair Specialist
Diane Beckwith, MS, PT
Physical Therapy, Wheelchair Specialist
Martha Giardina, BSW Social Work and Emotional Support
Martha Giardina, BSW
Social Work and
Emotional Support
Jackie Marcum, RRT Respiratory Specialist
Jackie Marcum, RRT, RCP
Respiratory Specialist
Nancy Steiner RRT Respiratory Specialist
Nancy Steiner, RRT, RCP
Respiratory Specialist
Erin McAllister,  MS, RD, LD, RRT Dietician
Erin McAllister,
MS, RD, LD

Dietician

Glen Bergman, RD, LD, CNSD  Dietician
Glen Bergman, RD,
LD, CNSD

Dietician

Melissa Tober, OTR/L LD, CNSD  Occupational Therapist
Melissa Tober, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Rob Kelly, RRT Respiratory Specialist
Rob Kelly, CRT
Respiratory Specialist

Crystal Richards, MPH Research Specialist
Crystal Richards, MPH
Research Specialist
Cindy McCall,  RN Hospice Services
Cindy McCall,
RN

Hospice Services

Rafael Villamizar, Orthotist
Rafael Villamizar,
Orthotist

Steve Parker, Assistive Technologies
Steve Parker,
Assistive Technologies
Vickie Cuneen, MDA Patient Services
Vickie Cuneen,
MDA Patient Services


Crystal Jackson
ALS Patient Services


Michelle Hammond Susten, LMSW
       

 

Our Staff
Clinical Services
ALS Research
Resources for Patients and Families
How You Can Help
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