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Dr. Atika Paracha, MD, MBBS is a neurologist in Livingston, NJ specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Atika Paracha, MD, MBBS is affiliated with RWJBarnabas Health, Seattle Children's and RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group.
RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group
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.
She completed residency at University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. She has a state license in New Jersey.
Residency: University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
Licensed In: New Jersey
Dr. Atika Paracha, MD, MBBS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Atika Paracha, MD, MBBS appears to accept the following insurance providers: Fidelis Care, Cigna, Aetna, EmblemHealth, Consumer Health Network, WellCare, CIGNA Medicare, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna Medicare, Aetna Better Health, Centivo, Clover and DOL.
According to our sources, Dr. Atika Paracha, MD, MBBS accepts the following insurance providers:
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Dr. Atika Paracha specializes in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). In addition to English, Dr. Paracha (or staff) speaks Urdu and Punjabi. Areas of expertise for Dr. Paracha include autoimmune diseases, neurosarcoidosis, and encephalitis. She is affiliated with RWJBarnabas Health and Seattle Children's. Dr. Paracha's training includes a residency program at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. She seems to honor Blue California, Fidelis Care, Aetna, and more. She has an open panel in Livingston, NJ according to Doctor.com.
