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Sam Ishmael Hooshmand, DO is a neurologist in Milwaukee, WI specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2016 and has 8 years of experience. Sam Ishmael Hooshmand, DO is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert Health and THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN INC.
900 N. 92nd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53226
9200 W Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53226
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.
Sam Ishmael Hooshmand, DO graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2016. He completed residency at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Neurology and has a state license in Wisconsin.
Medical School: Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine (2016)
Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (2020)
Board Certification: Board Certification: Neurology
Licensed In: Wisconsin
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Dr. Sam Hooshmand specializes in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. His training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Hooshmand's areas of expertise include the following: neuromyelitis optica, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM), and multiple sclerosis (MS). Dr. Hooshmand is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital and Milwaukee VA Medical Center.