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Dr. Jaime C. Chu, MD is a pediatric hepatologist in Greenlawn, NY specializing in pediatric hepatology (liver disease), general pediatrics and pediatric gastroenterology. She graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 2003 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Jaime C. Chu, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System and ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI.
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. Jaime C. Chu, MD graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 2003. She completed residency at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. She has a state license in New York.
Medical School: New York University (NYU) School of Medicine (2003)
Residency: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Jaime C. Chu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Jaime C. Chu, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, MagnaCare, Elderplan, EmblemHealth, Oscar, Fidelis Care, Healthfirst Medicaid, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Healthfirst Medicare, MetroPlus Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Centivo, Medicare - NY, AETNA - Medicare, Oxford - Freedom and Liberty, Medicare - NJ, AETNA - Commercial and VNSNY Choice Medicare.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jaime C. Chu, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$4,244
Bylvay $4,244 |
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$2,198
(820) Cholbam $2,198 |
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$713
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$122
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Dr. Jaime C. Chu, MD has received 15 research payments totaling $103,702.
Dr. Jaime Chu's areas of specialization are pediatric gastroenterology, transplant surgery, and pediatric hepatology (liver disease); she sees patients in New York, NY and Greenlawn, NY. Clinical interests for Dr. Chu include gastrointestinal bleeding, liver failure, and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. She is affiliated with Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai West, and Mount Sinai Brooklyn. She graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine and then she performed her residency at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. Dr. Chu can take several insurance carriers, including Medicaid Managed Care, Blue California, and Fidelis Care. Her distinctions include: NIH / NHLBI R38 StARR Program, NIH / NHLBI; NIH / NIAID R38 StARR Program, NIH / NIAID; and NIH / NIDDK R01, National Institutes of Health. According to Mount Sinai Health System, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Greenlawn, NY.
