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Dr. Lee Michael Bass, MD, MS is a pediatric hepatologist in Northbrook, IL specializing in pediatric hepatology (liver disease) and pediatric gastroenterology. He graduated from Rush Medical College in 2001 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Lee Michael Bass, MD, MS is affiliated with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern Medicine, Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Institute for Augmented Intelligence in Medicine and Institute for Innovations in Developmental Sciences.
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. Lee Michael Bass, MD, MS graduated from Rush Medical College in 2001. He completed residency at Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium. He is certified by the Pediatric Gastroenterology, American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Rush Medical College (2001)
Residency: Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium (2005)
Board Certification: Pediatric Gastroenterology, American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Illinois
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lee Michael Bass, MD, MS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$31,387
Livmarli $26,587 |
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Bylvay $21,352 |
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Bylvay $3,638 |
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Syprine $3,396 |
Ribapak-Ribasphere Tablets $185 |
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Syprine $146 |
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Gastroenterology $111 |
(820) Cholbam $2 |
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Dr. Lee Bass is a specialist in pediatric gastroenterology and pediatric hepatology (liver disease) in Chicago, IL and Northbrook, IL. He has a special interest in inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, and autoimmune diseases. His professional affiliations include Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, and Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS). Dr. Bass's education and training includes medical school at Rush Medical College and residency at St. Louis Children's Hospital. His distinctions include: Excellence in Teaching, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine; Excellence in Medical Teaching, Northwestern University; and Top Reviewer, Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition.
