The only comprehensive amyloidosis clinic in Ohio is at The James, where experts from numerous fields work together to treat and prevent damage to bodily functions and organs. Amyloidosis is a term used to describe proteins that can deposit in organs and tissues including the heart, stomach and skin, causing a variety of health issues from chronic inflammation to symptoms similar to multiple myeloma. To address these problems, the team at The James’ clinic utilize a variety of technology and techniques, including genetic testing and chemotherapy, to treat amyloidosis in all its forms, enabling patients to receive helpful therapies with a minimum of travel and expense. “I put in a team of five specialists — a cardiologist, nephrologist, neurologist, nurse and a physical therapist, because these patients become really weak,” says the clinic’s creator Yvonne Efebera, MD.