Neurology in Minnesota

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Subspecialty Group

Mayo Clinic offers a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment of the disorders of the motor unit, including ALS and its related disorders. Our group offers comprehensive services in the areas of diagnosis, conventional and experimental treatment protocols, rehabilitation, nutrition, and pulmonary care. Our specialists work in close collaboration to fulfill the patient and caregivers' needs.

Our group is active in clinical and basic science research to improve care options for patients with ALS and ALS related diseases. The multispecialty ALS clinic meets every two weeks on Thursdays. This includes our ALS support group that is open to all patients, family members and caregivers of our ALS patients.

Conditions and Symptoms

• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
• Bulbar and pseudo-bulbar palsy
• Familial ALS
• Fasciculation-cramp syndromes
• Kennedy's disease (X-linked spinobulbar atrophy)
• Localized motor neuron diseases
• Motor Neuron Disease (MND)
• Motor neuropathies
• Multi-focal motor neuropathy
• Post-polio syndrome
• Primary lateral sclerosis
• Spinal muscular atrophy

Staff

Rochester

• Neurology
  • Brian Crum, M.D.
  • Jasper Daube, M.D.
  • Devon Rubin, M.D.
  • Eric Sorenson, M.D.
  • J. Clark Stevens, M.D.
  • Anthony Windebank, M.D.
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Kathryn Stolp, M.D.
• Pulmonary
  • Peter Gay, M.D.
• Speech
  • Edythe Strand, Ph.D.

Jacksonville

• Neurology
  • Kevin Boylan, M.D.
  • Kathleen Kennelly, M.D.

Scottsdale

• Neurology
  • Peter Bosch, M.D.
  • Benn Smith, M.D.

Research

The Mayo ALS group is active in both basic and clinical research. Clinical research efforts include clinical trials with experimental agents, ongoing epidemiological studies, natural history studies, and electrodiagnostic research.

Basic science research includes identifying mechanisms of cell death in various animal and tissue models of ALS.

If you want to learn more about current research efforts by members of our group, you can contact us at (507) 284-8729

Education

Our group offers clinical and research opportunities for our residents and fellows. For more information, see our residencies and fellowships information.