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Puja Patel, DO is an osteopath in Summit, NJ specializing in osteopathic manipulative medicine and rheumatology (arthritis & autoimmune diseases). She graduated from Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM). Puja Patel, DO is affiliated with UC San Diego Health, Regents of the University of California and Atlantic Medical Group Rheumatology at Summit.
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.
Puja Patel, DO graduated from Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM). She completed residency at University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the internal medicine and rheumatology and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM)
Residency: University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: internal medicine and rheumatology
Licensed In: California
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Puja Patel, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.86 out of 5 stars based on 431 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Puja Patel, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Summit, NJ.
Dr. Puja Patel is a specialist in osteopathic manipulative medicine and rheumatology (arthritis & autoimmune diseases). Areas of particular interest for Dr. Patel include inflammatory arthritis. Patient reviews placed her at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Patel obtained her medical school training at Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) and performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Tennessee. Dr. Patel (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Spanish and Gujarati. She is affiliated with UC San Diego Health and Regents of the University of California. Her practice in Summit, NJ is open to new patients as reported by Yext.
