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Dr. Giovanna S. Manzano, MD is a neurologist in Boston, MA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from Hofstra University School of Medicine. Dr. Giovanna S. Manzano, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, South Shore Health, BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC and MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC.
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Boston, MA 02114
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Weymouth, MA 02190
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. Giovanna S. Manzano, MD graduated from Hofstra University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is certified by the Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: Hofstra University School of Medicine
Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital
Board Certification: Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Licensed In: Massachusetts
Dr. Giovanna S. Manzano, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Giovanna S. Manzano, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, Tufts Health Plan, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Railroad Medicare, 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. Giovanna S. Manzano, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 132 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Giovanna S. Manzano, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Boston, MA.
Dr. Giovanna Manzano is a specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She is especially interested in multiple sclerosis (MS), neurosarcoidosis, and encephalitis. Blue California, Coventry, and Viant are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Manzano honors. Dr. Manzano is a graduate of Hofstra University School of Medicine. She completed her residency training at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is professionally affiliated with South Shore Health and Massachusetts General Hospital.
