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Dr. Alise Kathryn Carlson, MD is a neurologist in Cleveland, OH specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2017 and has 8 years of experience. Dr. Alise Kathryn Carlson, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
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. Alise Kathryn Carlson, MD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2017. She completed residency at Cleveland Clinic. She is certified by the Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology and has a state license in Ohio.
Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School (2017)
Residency: Cleveland Clinic (2021)
Board Certification: Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology
Licensed In: Ohio
Dr. Alise Kathryn Carlson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Alise Kathryn Carlson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alise Kathryn Carlson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cleveland, OH.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alise Kathryn Carlson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$8,701
AUBAGIO $235 |
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$634
KESIMPTA $495 |
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BRIUMVI $133 |
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OCREVUS $99 |
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$38
UPLIZNA $38 |
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Dr. Alise Carlson works as a neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Carlson is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by her patients. Areas of expertise for Dr. Carlson include neuromyelitis optica, multiple sclerosis (MS), and neuroimmunology. She is professionally affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School and a graduate of Cleveland Clinic's residency program.
