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Dr. Alexander Gerhard Miethke, MD is a pediatric gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, OH specializing in pediatric gastroenterology and hepatology (liver disease). He graduated from Humboldt University of Berlin in 2000 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Alexander Gerhard Miethke, MD is affiliated with Cincinnati Children's and Children's Hospital.
Autoimmune Diseases
An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.
A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.
Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.
It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:
Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.
Dr. Alexander Gerhard Miethke, MD graduated from Humboldt University of Berlin in 2000. He completed residency at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. He is certified by the Pediatrics and has a state license in Ohio.
Medical School: Humboldt University of Berlin (2000)
Residency: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (2004)
Board Certification: Pediatrics (2005)
Licensed In: Ohio
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Dr. Alexander Gerhard Miethke, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Yes.
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Dr. Alexander Gerhard Miethke, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alexander Gerhard Miethke, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cincinnati, OH.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alexander Gerhard Miethke, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$9,187
Livmarli $6,687 |
$2,500 |
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$817
$817 |
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$135
LiverMultiScan $135 |
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| $539 |
Dr. Alexander Gerhard Miethke, MD has received 35 research payments totaling $278,733.
Dr. Alexander Miethke is a pediatric gastroenterology and hepatology (liver disease) specialist in Cincinnati, OH. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Miethke is especially interested in liver tumor, autoimmune hepatitis, and biliary atresia. He graduated from Humboldt University of Berlin. Dr. Miethke's medical residency was performed at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. In addition to English, he speaks German. He is professionally affiliated with Cincinnati Children's.
