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Dr. Andrew I. Shulman, MD, PHD is a pediatric rheumatologist in Orange, CA specializing in pediatric rheumatology. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Dr. Andrew I. Shulman, MD, PHD is affiliated with Providence, Greater Newport Physicians, MemorialCare, MemorialCare Medical Group, Providence Medical Foundation, Children's Hospital of Orange County and Edinger Medical Group MemorialCare Independent Physicians.
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. Andrew I. Shulman, MD, PHD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He completed residency at Children's Hospital Boston. He is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatrics, Pediatric Rheumatology and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Residency: Children's Hospital Boston (2008)
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatrics, Pediatric Rheumatology
Licensed In: California
Dr. Andrew I. Shulman, MD, PHD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Andrew I. Shulman, MD, PHD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Health Net HMO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO and Insurance Plan.
According to our sources, Dr. Andrew I. Shulman, MD, PHD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Andrew I. Shulman, MD, PHD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$6,825
XELJANZ $3,600 |
INFLECTRA $21 |
$3,205 |
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$418
Enbrel $418 |
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$181
Ilaris $181 |
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$148
Humira $125 |
$23 |
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$131
OTREXUP $71 |
Otrexup (methotrexate) injection $38 |
XYOSTED $22 |
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$428
Rayaldee $99 |
Actemra $80 |
ORENCIA $42 |
BENLYSTA $34 |
SOLIRIS $28 |
Other $144 |
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| $1,385 |
Dr. Andrew Shulman practices pediatric rheumatology. He is especially interested in uveitis, vasculitis, and dermatomyositis. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Greater Newport Physicians, Children's Hospital of Orange County, and MemorialCare Medical Group. Dr. Shulman can accept United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. According to Providence Medical Foundation, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Shulman's office in Orange, CA. He attended medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish.
