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Dr. Stuart R. Tomko, MD is a pediatric neurologist in Saint Louis, MO specializing in pediatric neurology. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Stuart R. Tomko, MD is affiliated with Washington University Physicians, St. Louis Children's Hospital, BJC HealthCare and Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL).
1 Childrens Place Suite 2d
Saint Louis, MO 63110
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. Stuart R. Tomko, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. He completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Psychiatry and Neurology/Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology and has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Board Certification: Psychiatry and Neurology/Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
Licensed In: Missouri
Dr. Stuart R. Tomko, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Stuart R. Tomko, MD 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.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Stuart R. Tomko, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$125
VALTOCO $125 |
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Fycompa $19 |
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Dr. Stuart Tomko practices pediatric neurology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Tomko include autoimmune diseases, epilepsy, and encephalitis. Dr. Tomko is professionally affiliated with Washington University Physicians and St. Louis Children's Hospital. He attended medical school at Baylor College of Medicine.
