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Dr. Akihiro Asai, MD, PhD is a pediatric gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, OH specializing in pediatric gastroenterology and hepatology (liver disease). Dr. Akihiro Asai, MD, PhD is affiliated with Cincinnati Children's and Akron Children's Hospital.
Akron Children's Hospital
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.
He completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He is certified by the Pediatrics and has a state license in Ohio.
Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Board Certification: Pediatrics (2010)
Licensed In: Ohio
Dr. Akihiro Asai, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Akihiro Asai, MD, PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Yes.
According to our sources, Dr. Akihiro Asai, MD, PhD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Akihiro Asai, MD, PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Akihiro Asai, MD, PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cincinnati, OH.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Akihiro Asai, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$60,000
NON-PRODUCT $60,000 |
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$8,958
Bylvay $8,872 |
$86 |
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$3,294
$3,294 |
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$2,000
$2,000 |
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$685
Kanuma $685 |
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$44
(820) Cholbam $44 |
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| $11,433 | |
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| $1,120 | |
| $384 | |
| $44 |
Dr. Akihiro Asai, MD, PhD has received 15 research payments totaling $22,447.
Dr. Akihiro Asai practices pediatric gastroenterology and hepatology (liver disease). Areas of expertise for Dr. Asai include liver tumor, autoimmune diseases, and transplant procedures. On average, patients gave him a rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Asai's medical residency was performed at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and a hospital affiliated with Columbia University. He speaks Japanese. Dr. Asai's hospital/clinic affiliations include Akron Children's Hospital and Cincinnati Children's.
