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.

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

Kathleen Herrelko, MA, CCC-SLP Speech Pathologist, Swallowing Specialist Diane Beckwith, MS, PT Physical Therapy, Wheelchair Specialist Martha Giardina, BSW Social Work and Emotional Support Jackie Marcum, RRT, RCP Respiratory Specialist Nancy Steiner, RRT, RCP Respiratory Specialist

Erin McAllister, MS, RD, LD Dietician Glen Bergman, RD, LD, CNSD Dietician Melissa Tober, OTR/L Occupational Therapist Rob Kelly, CRT Respiratory Specialist Crystal Richards, MPH Research Specialist

Cindy McCall, RN Hospice Services Rafael Villamizar, Orthotist Steve Parker, Assistive Technologies Vickie Cuneen, MDA Patient Services Crystal Jackson ALS Patient Services Michelle Hammond Susten, LMSW