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Dr. Erica Grace Schmitt, MD, PhD is a pediatric immunologist in Saint Louis, MO specializing in pediatric immunology, general pediatrics and pediatric rheumatology. She graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 2015 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Erica Grace Schmitt, MD, PhD is affiliated with Washington University Physicians, WashU Medicine, St. Louis Children's Hospital and BJC HealthCare.
1 Childrens Place Suite C
Saint Louis, MO 63110
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5114 Mid America Plaza
Saint Louis, MO 63129
5114 Midamerica Plaza
Saint Louis, MO 63129
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. Erica Grace Schmitt, MD, PhD graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 2015. She is certified by the Pediatrics and has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin (2015)
Board Certification: Pediatrics
Licensed In: Missouri
Dr. Erica Grace Schmitt, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Erica Grace Schmitt, MD, PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna US Access, Aetna National Advantage Program, Aetna Elect Choice, Aetna Open Choice PPO, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna, MHBP, Aetna Choice POS II, Humana, Aetna Select, Aetna Elect Choice EPO, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Aetna Open Access PPO, Aetna Medicare HMO and Aetna Medicare PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Erica Grace Schmitt, MD, PhD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Erica Grace Schmitt, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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RETHYMIC $50 |
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Ilaris $17 |
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GARDASIL9 $13 |
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Dr. Erica Schmitt practices pediatric immunology, pediatric rheumatology, and general pediatrics in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Schmitt's clinical interests include immunodeficiency, raynaud's, and anterior uveitis (iritis). She usually honors Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. She is a graduate of Medical College of Wisconsin. Her professional affiliations include Washington University Physicians, St. Louis Children's Hospital, and WashU Medicine. According to BJC HealthCare, Dr. Schmitt is currently accepting new patients at her office in St. Louis, MO.
