NYU Lutheran opens ALS center in Bay Ridge
Patients suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) face long odds of survival, but in an effort to improve the odds, NYU Lutheran has opened a new center in Bay Ridge to provide a wide array of treatments.
The new NYU Lutheran ALS Center at 8714 Fifth Ave. is the first inclusive ALS center in the outer boroughs, according to hospital officials. Located in the NYU Lutheran Medical Arts Pavilion, the new center will offer patients access to occupational, physical, respiratory and speech therapists, along with a team of neurologists, neuropsychologists and social workers. In addition, orthotic consultation will be available without having to leave the building.
Dr. Anthony Geraci, who, as a neurologist, has been treating patients with ALS for 20 years, is the head of the new center.