Dr. Amy Xu, MD, MA 4 is a dermatologist in Chicago, IL specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). She graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. Dr. Amy Xu, MD, MA 4 is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine, UChicago Medicine and UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.
1101 S. Canal Street Suite 201 & 202
Chicago, IL 60607
355 E. Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
5758 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
5841 S Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy Xu, MD, MA 4 for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Amy Xu, MD, MA 4 treated as a dermatologist in Chicago, IL were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and injections.
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Dr. Amy Xu, MD, MA 4 graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. She completed residency at Northwell Health. She is certified by the Board Certification: Dermatology and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
Residency: Northwell Health
Board Certification: Board Certification: Dermatology
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Amy Xu, MD, MA 4 is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Amy Xu, MD, MA 4 appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, Medicare Advantage, Aetna POS, Medicare, Humana, PHCS PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United W500 Emergent Wrap, Aetna Better Health *see insurance page, United Options (PPO), CountyCare *see insurance page, BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only), United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only), University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP), United Choice HMO (specialists only), BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only), Aetna HMO (specialists only) and United Choice Plus POS/PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Amy Xu, MD, MA 4 accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Amy Xu, MD, MA 4 has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.99 out of 5 stars based on 60 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Amy Xu, MD, MA 4 from all over the web to help you find the right in Chicago, IL.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Amy Xu, MD, MA 4. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Amy Xu is a specialist in dermatology (skin disorders). On average, patients gave Dr. Xu a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Her clinical interests include hidradenitis suppurativa, warts, and phototherapy (light therapy). She can accept Blue California, Aetna, and CIGNA Plans, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Xu is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. She speaks Mandarin. She is professionally affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine.
