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Dr. Dan R. Brown, MD, PhD is a pediatric rheumatologist in Danvers, MA specializing in pediatric rheumatology. He graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Dan R. Brown, MD, PhD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.
102-104 Endicott Street
Danvers, MA 01923
55 Fruit Street Suite 6c
Boston, MA 02114
77 Avenue Louis Pasteur
Boston, MA 02115
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. Dan R. Brown, MD, PhD graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. He is certified by the Pediatric Rheumatology, American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine
Board Certification: Pediatric Rheumatology, American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Massachusetts
Dr. Dan R. Brown, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Dan R. Brown, MD, PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Tufts Health Plan, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, WellPoint, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Maine Community Health Options, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth and WellSense NH.
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Dr. Dan Brown is a specialist in pediatric rheumatology. He works in Boston, MA and Danvers, MA. In his practice, Dr. Brown focuses on lupus and arthritis. He is professionally affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. He appears to be in-network for Blue California, Coventry, Viant, and more. He is a graduate of the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine.
