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Dr. Ayesha Ahmad, MD is a neurologist in Chevy Chase, MD specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 2015 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Ayesha Ahmad, MD is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Health and MGMC LLC.
5454 Wisconsin Avenue 11th Floor
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
1133 21st Street NW Building 2, 5th floor
Washington, DC 20036
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. Ayesha Ahmad, MD graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 2015. She completed residency at Henry Ford Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology and has a state license in Michigan.
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine (2015)
Residency: Henry Ford Hospital (2019)
Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology
Licensed In: Michigan
Dr. Ayesha Ahmad, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Ayesha Ahmad, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA EPO, CIGNA Indemnity, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Medicare Advantage, MAMSI, AARP, Coventry National Network PPO, Aetna, United Healthcare Choice Plus, Blue Choice, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, TRICARE Prime, United Healthcare, Great-West Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, TRICARE, Coventry, Aetna Managed Choice POS, First Health, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO), MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, Medicare Fee for Service, Choice Fund PPO, CFBSBC Blue Preferred PPO, CFBCBS (NCA) Indemnity, M.D. IPA (HMO), Open HMO, M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), POS OA & OA Plus, MedStar Select (MedStar Associates' Plan), Network OA, Innovation Health: PPO, CFBCBS Maryland Indemnity or PPO, Opoen HMO Option, CFBCBS EPO, Innovation Health: Indemnity, CFBCBS Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS), Innovation Health: POS, Innovation Health: Open POS Plus, Choice POS & Choice POS II, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, HealthyBlue PPO, United Student Resources, CFBCBS Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus), Open EPO Plus, Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus, Open POS II, Innovation Health: POS Plus and PPO and PPO Plus.
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Dr. Ayesha Ahmad is a specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Clinical interests for Dr. Ahmad include neuromyelitis optica, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM), and multiple sclerosis (MS). Dr. Ahmad appears to be an in-network provider for Blue California, Coventry, and Coventry Health Care Plans, in addition to other insurance carriers. After completing medical school at Drexel University College of Medicine, she performed her residency at Henry Ford Hospital. Dr. Ahmad (or staff) speaks Urdu. She is professionally affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Ahmad has an open panel in Chevy Chase, MD according to Doctor.com.