Tuberous Sclerosis Clinic

The Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) clinic at Loma Linda University Health Care was the first TSC clinic organized on the west coast and began operating in 2004. This “clinic without walls” for adults and children, uses a multi-disciplinary approach that provides all appropriate medical and surgical services related to the many complications of TSC.

Patients are initially seen and evaluated by clinic director Stephen Ashwal, MD and clinic coordinator Melinda Richardson, RN. Patients are then referred for subspecialty consultation, testing and treatment. All subspecialists have substantial experience in evaluating and managing individuals with TSC (see multidisciplinary team list).

The clinic is a member of the national Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance and participates in national multicenter clinical trials related to TSC.

The TSC clinic is held once a week and as needed at the LLUHC Pediatric Neurology Clinic.

Stephen Ashwal, MD

Dr. Stephen Ashwal is the clinic director and has been a member of the Division of Child Neurology in the Department of Pediatrics at Loma Linda University School of Medicine since 1976 and currently serves as Chief of the Division. He is board certified in Adult and Pediatric Neurology as well as Psychiatry.

Dr. Ashwal has been caring for children and adults with a variety of complex neurological conditions including Tuberous Sclerosis for over thirty years.

He is committed to the care of patients with serious neurological disorders as well as helping families optimizing their long term potential.

Melinda Richardson, RN

Melinda Richardson is the Tuberous Sclerosis Clinic coordinator for Loma Linda University Health Care. Melinda has been a nurse for Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital since 2001 and has six years of clinical experience.

She enjoys assisting in the total spectrum of care needed in the coordination of the multidisciplinary specialties involved with Tuberous Sclerosis.

Multidisciplinary Tuberous Sclerosis Team

For More Information

For questions or appointments please contact TSC coordinator Melinda Richardson, RN directly at 909-835-1825.

For more information about the Pediatric Neurology Team and other Specialty Clinics please view our web site.

Location

Loma Linda University Health Care
Tuberous Sclerosis Clinic
2195 Club Center Drive, Suite A
San Bernardino, CA 92408
909-835-1810