Dr. Ann Margaret Chodara, MD is a rheumatologist in Madison, WI specializing in adult rheumatology. She graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Ann Margaret Chodara, MD is affiliated with UW Health, University of Wisconsin Health (UW Health) and UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MEDICAL FOUNDATION INC.
451 Junction Road
Madison, WI 53717
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. Ann Margaret Chodara, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ann Margaret Chodara, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Madison, WI were blood draw, lab tests, aspiration and injections.
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Dr. Ann Margaret Chodara, MD graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She completed residency at University of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Internal Medicine and has a state license in Wisconsin.
Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Residency: University of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Internal Medicine
Licensed In: Wisconsin
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Dr. Ann Chodara is an adult rheumatology specialist. Areas of expertise for Dr. Chodara include psoriatic arthritis, polymyositis, and interstitial lung disease. After attending the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health for medical school, she completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Wisconsin. She is affiliated with UW Health.
