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Dr. Katharine Moore, MD is a pediatrician in Aurora, CO specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric rheumatology. She graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 2009 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Katharine Moore, MD is affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado and University of Colorado Medicine.
13123 East 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
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. Katharine Moore, MD graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 2009. She completed residency at University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Washington.
Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine (2009)
Residency: University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals (2012)
Licensed In: Washington
Dr. Katharine Moore, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Katharine Moore, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Katharine Moore, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Aurora, CO.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Katharine Moore, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$618
Enbrel $612 |
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$351
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$240
Lupron $240 |
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$50
Actemra $50 |
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$12
Ilaris $12 |
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Dr. Katharine Moore, MD has received 6 research payments totaling $281,117.
Dr. Katharine Moore's areas of specialization are pediatric rheumatology and general pediatrics; she sees patients in Aurora, CO. Patient reviews placed her at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Moore's areas of expertise include rheumatoid arthritis. After completing medical school at Emory University School of Medicine, she performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver. Her distinctions include: Alpha Omega Alpha 2008 - Emory School of Medicine; "Top Doctor" (2019) 2019 - Denver Magazine 5280; and "Top Doctor" (2021) 2021 - Denver Magazine 5280. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Children's Hospital Colorado and the University of Colorado Medicine.
