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Dr. Evelyn K. Hsu, MD is a hepatologist in Seattle, WA specializing in hepatology (liver disease), general pediatrics and pediatric gastroenterology. She graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 2003 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Evelyn K. Hsu, MD is affiliated with Seattle Children's and THE ASSOCIATION OF CHRMC AND UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS.
4800 Sand Point Way Ne Ob.9. 620.1
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. Evelyn K. Hsu, MD graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 2003. She completed residency at University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatric Transplant Hepatology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (2003)
Residency: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatric Transplant Hepatology
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Evelyn K. Hsu, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Evelyn K. Hsu, MD has received 71 research payments totaling $273,952.
Dr. Evelyn Hsu works as a pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology (liver disease), and general pediatrics. She is especially interested in liver disease, autoimmune diseases, and research. Before completing her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Washington, Dr. Hsu attended medical school at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Hsu include: description }} - {{ award; organization }} - {{ award.displayDate }}; and {{ award. She is affiliated with Seattle Children's.
