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Dr. Eric Jon Allenspach, MD, PHD is an immunologist in Seattle, WA specializing in immunology and pediatric rheumatology. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 2010 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Eric Jon Allenspach, MD, PHD is affiliated with Seattle Children's and THE ASSOCIATION OF CHRMC AND UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS.
1900 9th Avenue Jmb
Seattle, WA 98101
4800 Sand Point Way Ne Ma.7. 110
Seattle, WA 98105
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. Eric Jon Allenspach, MD, PHD graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 2010. He completed residency at University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatric Rheumatology and has a state license in Washington.
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (2010)
Residency: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatric Rheumatology
Licensed In: Washington
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Eric Jon Allenspach, MD, PHD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Eric Jon Allenspach, MD, PHD has received 2 research payments totaling $100,000.
Dr. Eric Allenspach practices immunology and pediatric rheumatology. These areas are among Dr. Allenspach's clinical interests: autoimmune diseases and diagnostic evaluation. He is professionally affiliated with Seattle Children's. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Allenspach completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Washington. He has received the following distinctions: {{ award; name }} - {{ award; and description }} - {{ award.
