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Dr. Steven J. Lobritto, MD is a pediatric transplant hepatologist in White Plains, NY specializing in pediatric transplant hepatology (liver transplant medicine). He graduated from New York Medical College. Dr. Steven J. Lobritto, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, RWJBarnabas Health, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Children's Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, ColumbiaDoctors, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia Morgan Stanley 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.
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.
A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:
Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.
Dr. Steven J. Lobritto, MD graduated from New York Medical College. He completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He is certified by the Pediatric Gastroenterology Pediatric Transplant Hepatology and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: New York Medical College
Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Board Certification: Pediatric Gastroenterology Pediatric Transplant Hepatology
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Steven J. Lobritto, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Steven J. Lobritto, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna POS, MVP Health Care, MagnaCare, Vytra, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Healthfirst, Aetna EPO, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, GHI PPO, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA EPO, EmblemHealth, AmeriHealth, WellCare, Medicaid Managed Care, Blue Shield PPO, Blue Shield HMO, Blue Shield EPO, UnitedHealthcare, Amerigroup, Affinity Health Plan, United Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, Railroad Medicare, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Oxford HMO, Fidelis Care, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP EPO, HIP HMO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield HMO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Healthfirst - Leaf (Exchange), VNSNY CHOICE, RiverSpring, AETNA - Student Health, Capital District Physician Health Plan (CDPHP) - HMO, MVP Health Care - Child/Family Health Plus, Capital District Physician Health Plan (CDPHP), Healthfirst - Child/Family Health Plus, Empire Blue Cross - EPO, Amida Care, AETNA - NY Signature, Amida Care - Special Needs, Capital District Physician Health Plan (CDPHP) - PPO, AETNA - Medicare Managed Care, Healthfirst - Medicare Managed Care, VNSNY CHOICE - SelectHealth, VNSNY CHOICE - Medicare Managed Care, MVP Health Care - Essential Plan, RiverSpring - Special Needs, World Trade Center Health Plan - World Trade Center Health Plan, Capital District Physician Health Plan (CDPHP) - EPO, World Trade Center Health Plan, Medicare - Traditional Medicare, VNSNY CHOICE - Special Needs and MVP Health Care - HMO.
According to our sources, Dr. Steven J. Lobritto, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Steven J. Lobritto, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$19,323
Livmarli $19,323 |
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Bylvay $10,664 |
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$6,135
Bylvay $6,135 |
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$3,937
(820) Cholbam $3,937 |
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$13,156
CUVRIOR $3,282 |
TERLIVAZ $2,388 |
Harvoni $119 |
PriMatrix $21 |
GATTEX $20 |
Other $7,325 |
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Dr. Steven J. Lobritto, MD has received 93 research payments totaling $298,098.
Dr. Steven Lobritto is a medical specialist in pediatric transplant hepatology (liver transplant medicine). Dr. Lobritto's clinical interests include portal hypertension, hepatitis, and metabolic disorders. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Amerigroup, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California. After attending New York Medical College for medical school, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College. Awards and/or distinctions he has received include Academy of Clinical Excellence at Columbia University (ACE); New York Magazine Best Doctors; and Annual Honoree - Fairy Godmother Foundation of NY Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Dr. Lobritto's hospital/clinic affiliations include Children's Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and ColumbiaDoctors. He welcomes new patients at his office inWhite Plains, NY as reported by ColumbiaDoctors.
