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Dr. Emilie Louise Vander Haar, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in New York, NY specializing in obstetrics & gynecology, general practice and maternal and fetal medicine. She graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 2011 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Emilie Louise Vander Haar, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL and Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
525 East 68th Street Suite J-130
New York, NY 10065
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. Emilie Louise Vander Haar, MD graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 2011. She is certified by the Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (2011)
Board Certification: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Emilie Louise Vander Haar, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Emilie Louise Vander Haar, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: GHI, VNSNY CHOICE, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Oxford Health Plans, Aetna - NYP, CIGNA, AETNA, United Healthcare, Emblem/Hip, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Aetna, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, United Healthcare and Oxford Health Plans.
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Dr. Emilie Vander Haar is a New York, NY physician who specializes in general practice, maternal and fetal medicine, and obstetrics. Dr. Vander Haar is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian. She studied medicine at the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. Her practice in New York, NY is open to new patients as reported by Yext.
