Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinic at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital is a designated MDA Care Center by the Muscular Dystrophy Association. At the Northwestern Medicine Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Clinic, we offer comprehensive care to patients with muscular dystrophy.
Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Clinic
Northwestern Memorial Hospital is the only Illinois hospital on the national Honor Roll for 13 straight years, and is at the forefront of treatment for neuromuscular diseases. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of care and treatment for patients with neuromuscular conditions, while advancing new therapies and uncovering the causes and cures of neurological diseases.
Our MDA Clinic uses a multidisciplinary team approach in which trained specialists provide diagnostic, rehabilitative and supportive services. Northwestern Memorial Hospital is part of a network that provides patients with muscular dystrophy access to a team of experts and a variety of clinical trials, and connects the MDA neuromuscular community. The MDA Clinic also offers mobility assistance support groups, which are available for all diseases treated at the clinic.
To learn more or to make an appointment, call 312.695.7950.
Meet the Team
Our MDA Clinic is staffed by:
- Neurologists
- Pulmonologists
- Nurses
- Advanced practice providers
- An MDA healthcare coordinator
- A dietitian
- A genetic counselor
- Physical, speech and occupational therapists
We also have vendors available for patients’ mobility, respiratory and orthopaedic needs.
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