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Dr. Katherine Ann Yates, MD is a rheumatologist in Chapel Hill, NC specializing in adult rheumatology. She graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2019 and has 7 years of experience. Dr. Katherine Ann Yates, MD is affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and OSU INTERNAL MEDICINE LLC.
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
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. Katherine Ann Yates, MD graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2019. She completed residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Ohio.
Medical School: Harvard Medical School (2019)
Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (2022)
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine (2022)
Licensed In: Ohio
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Dr. Katherine Ann Yates, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 32 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Katherine Ann Yates, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chapel Hill, NC.
Dr. Katherine Yates' specialty is adult rheumatology. Dr. Yates attended Harvard Medical School and then went on to complete her residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Her clinical interests encompass dermatomyositis and ankylosing spondylitis. Her average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). She is affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She welcomes new patients at her office inColumbus, OH as reported by Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
