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Dr. Sheryl M. Handler, MD is a pediatric ophthalmologist in Encino, CA specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and general ophthalmology. Dr. Sheryl M. Handler, MD is affiliated with Providence.
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 is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology and has a state license in California.
Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology
Licensed In: California
Dr. Sheryl M. Handler, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Sheryl M. Handler, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Health Net HMO and CIGNA HMO.
According to our sources, Dr. Sheryl M. Handler, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Sheryl M. Handler, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sheryl M. Handler, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Encino, CA.
I wish there was ZERO STARS. DO NOT GO- WORST EXPERIENCE! I am not the person to write reviews like this. My husband and I just had the WORST experience with our two twins boys that are 16 months today. Not only did it take them around three months to re book us for a visit after my son was diagnosed with stigmatism. When we arrived today for the appointment I filled our a survey they said my baby had small congestion and WAS NOT SICK and because of that circle on their paper they wouldn't take us for the appointment. My husband took off a half day of work and the doctor came out and said she can not see any patients that have congestion. My babies ARE NOT SICK. Blown away that this is coming from a Pediatric optometrist??? If she is so worried about getting sick, why be a doctor for children? Can not warn you all enough, go some where else! We will NEVER return and will find a new doctor for our babies. What a disappointment. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME! Hope this is helpful for you parents out there! :)
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sheryl M. Handler, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$154
Quillivant $80 |
QUILLIVANT XR $74 |
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$154
CIRRUS HD-OCT $137 |
None Specified $17 |
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$147
ENROUTE 0.014 Guidewire $147 |
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$122
MYDAYIS $122 |
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$117
Wegovy $117 |
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$778
EpiPen $114 |
Pazeo $112 |
DUPIXENT $104 |
Aerospan $101 |
BEXSERO $88 |
Other $257 |
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Dr. Sheryl Handler is a specialist in general ophthalmology and pediatric ophthalmology. She works in Encino, CA. These areas are among Dr. Handler's clinical interests: ectropion (outward-turned eyelid), eye floater, and graves disease. She is rated 3.5 stars (out of 5) by her patients. She can accept United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. She is professionally affiliated with Providence.
