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Dr. Wen-Yuan Elena Hsieh, MD is a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Aurora, CO specializing in pediatric allergy & immunology. She graduated from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine in 2008 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Wen-Yuan Elena Hsieh, MD is affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado Medicine and UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED.
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. Wen-Yuan Elena Hsieh, MD graduated from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine in 2008. She completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Colorado.
Medical School: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine (2008)
Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals (2011)
Licensed In: Colorado
Dr. Wen-Yuan Elena Hsieh, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Wen-Yuan Elena Hsieh, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Wen-Yuan Hsieh is a specialist in pediatric allergy & immunology in Aurora, CO. Dr. Hsieh (or staff) speaks Mandarin and Spanish. Dr. Hsieh's areas of expertise include the following: sinusitis (sinus inflammation), immunodeficiency, and anaphylaxis. She is professionally affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado and the University of Colorado Medicine. She attended the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for residency. Her distinctions include: American Academy of Pediatrics Research Resident Award 2010 - American Academy of Pediatrics and Pediatric Scientist Development Program Award 2011 - Cincinnati Children's Medical Center.
