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Dr. Jonathan Douglas Santoro, MD is a pediatric neurologist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in pediatric neurology. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Jonathan Douglas Santoro, MD is affiliated with Keck Medical Center of USC, Children's Hospital Los Angeles and CHILDRENS HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES MEDICAL GROUP INC.
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. Jonathan Douglas Santoro, MD graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Stanford University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology: Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine
Residency: Stanford University Medical Center
Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology: Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology
Licensed In: California
Dr. Jonathan Douglas Santoro, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Jonathan Douglas Santoro, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana ChoiceCare Network, Great-West Healthcare, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, TriWest, Aetna, United Healthcare, Interplan, Medicare, Coventry, Cigna, GEHA, Anthem, First Health, Beech Street, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), PacifiCare, Health Net, Brand New Day, Marian Health Services, Watchtower, Health Net Covered California, Kern Health Systems, Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare, Take Care (GUAM), USC Network, Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund, Blue Shield Covered California, Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, NEXT and Health Plans of Nevada.
According to our sources, Dr. Jonathan Douglas Santoro, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jonathan Douglas Santoro, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$31,011
TYSABRI $484 |
Vumerity $285 |
TECFIDERA $95 |
$30,147 |
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$7,350
$7,350 |
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$2,500
UPLIZNA $2,500 |
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$1,102
SOLIRIS $1,102 |
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$1,079
Nityr $1,079 |
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$2,277
NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED $1,000 |
KESIMPTA $90 |
MAYZENT $33 |
$1,154 |
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| $9,653 | |
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| $1,079 | |
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Dr. Jonathan Douglas Santoro, MD has received 8 research payments totaling $368,849.
Dr. Jonathan Santoro is a physician who specializes in pediatric neurology. He attended medical school at Tulane University School of Medicine. He trained at Stanford University Medical Center for his residency. Dr. Santoro's areas of expertise include the following: acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM), multiple sclerosis (MS), and hashimoto's thyroiditis. He can take several insurance carriers, including Anthem, PacifiCare, and Blue California. He is professionally affiliated with Keck Medical Center of USC and Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
