Bachmann-Strauss Dystonia Center of Excellence at Beth Israel
The Alan and Barbara Mirken Department of Neurology at Beth Israel Medical Center is the nation’s first Bachmann-Strauss Dystonia Center of Excellence. This distinction of excellence is a result of our compassionate patient care, clinical expertise and research.

Obtaining a proper diagnosis and finding access to treatment and care has long been missing for people with dystonia. This multidisciplinary center at Beth Israel is the first of its kind for dystonia. It brings together neurologists, surgeons, psychiatrists, genetic counselors and others as needed, to confer about a patient’s diagnosis and to develop a comprehensive, coordinated treatment plan.

Clinical services include:

• Medical and/or surgical treatments
• Speech therapy
• Physical/occupational therapy
• Psychiatric care
• Support groups
• Movement classes
• Research studies
• Genetic testing

It also features a training program to enable fellows (physicians pursuing advanced, specialized training), to acquire clinical and research skills in the field of dystonia. This process helps to develop the next generation of experts.

For more information:
Bachmann-Strauss Dystonia Center of Excellence at Beth Israel
Phillips Ambulatory Care Center at Beth Israel
10 Union Square East
New York, NY 10003
Joan Miravite, NP
(212) 844-6134
jmiravite@chpnet.org

Learn about the Bachman-Strauss Dystonia & Parkinson Foundation

ALS Association-Certified Center at Beth Israel
The Alan and Barbara Mirken Department of Neurology treats a wide range of neuromuscular disorders (those conditions that affect the nervous system outside the brain and the spinal cord), with special expertise in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (often referred to as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease) and EMG/nerve conduction studies.

Geared toward helping patients live more productively and independently, the ALS Center at Beth Israel Medical Center provides a coordinated program of medical treatment, rehabilitation and support in a compassionate environment. Comprehensive assessments, diagnostic and follow-up testing, education and treatment are individualized for each patient.

The ALS Center at Beth Israel is under the leadership of Stephen N. Scelsa, MD and Daniel MacGowan, MD. Drs. Scelsa and MacGowen are codirectors of the neuromuscular division at Beth Israel. Dr. Scelsa is an associate professor of clinical neurology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. MacGowan is an assistant professor of neurology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

The ALS Center at Beth Israel is a multidisciplinary team that includes experts in:

• Neurology
• Nursing
• Respiratory therapy
• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Speech pathology
• Social work
• Nutrition

The ALS Center at Beth Israel Medical Center is actively involved in ongoing research.  We are currently enrolling patients into clinical trials. For more information about the clinical trial, contact Theresa Imperato at Imperato@als-ny.org.

For more information:
ALS Association-Certified Center at Beth Israel
Phillips Ambulatory Care Center at Beth Israel
10 Union Square East
New York, NY 10003
Dawn Jefferson
(212) 844-6188
djefferson@chpnet.org

Learn about the ALS Association Greater New York Chapter

National Parkinson’s Foundation (NPF) Center of Excellence at Beth Israel
Beth Israel Medical Center has been a National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) Center of Excellence since 1996 and prides itself on the multidisciplinary, humanistic approach to providing care. The center draws patients from throughout the United States and other countries who are seeking individualized and innovative treatment programs. Beth Israel has been nationally recognized as an expert resource for persons with Parkinson’s disease, their families, health care providers and others in the community. The center conducts the most up-to-date research and provides specialized services, supportive care programs and referral services.

In addition to providing comprehensive, expert clinical care, the center has a robust selection of programmatic offerings for its patients and their family members, including:

• Patient and caregiver support groups
• Yoga and tai chi movement classes
• Genetic counseling
• On-staff neuropsychiatrist and neuropsychologist, with specialized training in movement disorders
• Educational and social events

For more information:
National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) Center of Excellence at Beth Israel
Phillips Ambulatory Care Center at Beth Israel
10 Union Square East
New York, NY 10003
Joan Miravite, NP
(212) 844-6134
jmiravite@chpnet.org

Learn about the National Parkinson Foundation