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Dr. Leah C. Medrano, MD is a pediatrician in Orange, CA specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric rheumatology. She graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Leah C. Medrano, MD is affiliated with Providence, Greater Newport Physicians, MemorialCare, Children's Hospital of Orange County, Providence Medical Foundation, MemorialCare Medical Group, Edinger Medical Group MemorialCare Independent Physicians and Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph.
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. Leah C. Medrano, MD graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency: Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA (2021)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics
Licensed In: California
Dr. Leah C. Medrano, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Leah C. Medrano, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Health Net HMO, Aetna HMO, Cigna, CIGNA HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO and Oscar EPO.
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Dr. Leah Medrano sees patients in Orange, CA. Her medical specialties are pediatric rheumatology and general pediatrics. Her areas of expertise consist of uveitis, dermatomyositis, and vasculitis. She usually honors United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. After completing medical school at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Dr. Medrano performed her residency at Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA. Dr. Medrano's professional affiliations include Greater Newport Physicians, Children's Hospital of Orange County, and MemorialCare Medical Group. According to Providence Medical Foundation, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Orange, CA.
