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Catherine Lomen-Hoerth, MD
Neurology • Neuromuscular MedicineDirector, ALS Center- Telehealth Visits
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Catherine Lomen-Hoerth, MD
Neurology • Neuromuscular MedicineDirector, ALS Center- Telehealth Visits
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About me
Dr. Catherine Lomen-Hoerth specializes in treating patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. She is director of the ALS Center at UCSF Medical Center.
Lomen-Hoerth is particularly interested in research involving electrophysiological and genetic predictors in ALS. Her patients have the opportunity to participate in research projects or clinical trials of new treatments. She also is interested in the overlap of ALS and frontotemporal dementia, a related disease involving degeneration of the nervous system.
Lomen-Hoerth earned her bachelor's degree in biochemistry from the University of Arizona. She earned her medical degree and a doctorate in neurosciences at Stanford University School of Medicine. At UCSF, she served as chief resident in neurology and completed a fellowship in electromyography and neuromuscular disorders.
Lomen-Hoerth is a member of the Bay Area chapter of the ALS Association.
Education & training
Board certification
- Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Fellowship
- Neurology, UCSF Medical Center GME/RESEARCH
Residency
- Neurology, UCSF Medical Center GME/RESEARCH
Internship
- Internal Medicine, UCSF Medical Center GME/RESEARCH
Degree
- MD, Stanford University School of Medicine
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- December 28, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Hoerth was kind, professional and knowledgeable, as well as a great listener. I appreciate that she made sure my questions were answered.
- December 20, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Dr Hoerth was knowledgeable, compassionate and very clear.
- November 21, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Lomen-Hoerth displays sincere care about my worsening condition. It's comforting to me to know she cares, unlike my first neurologist who did not care one bit.
- October 24, 20255 out of 5 Stars
The care providers are very knowledgeable.
- September 16, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Dr Lomen Hoerth is supportive, kind and a great listener.
- August 25, 20254.9 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Lomen-Hoerth is terrific. Very knowledgeable and attentive.
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