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Autoimmunity

Autoimmunity causes a wide range of autoimmune diseases that affect every person differently, which makes getting a diagnosis very difficult. 

We'll help you find answers

The experts at AHN Autoimmunity Institute focus on coordinated care, cutting-edge research, advocacy, and education about autoimmune diseases.

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Make an appointment at our world-class institute

The AHN Autoimmunity Institute houses multiple specialties that are redefining autoimmune disease care by combining coordinated specialties, focusing on research, and offering the latest therapies. We'll manage your medical records and medications and partner with other specialists as needed.

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Our physicians are experts in more than 100 autoimmune diseases, from common and well-studied conditions to rare diseases. We coordinate care across the following specialties:

  • Allergy and Immunology


    Get complete diagnostic and thorough treatment services for allergies, asthma, and any other autoimmune diseases that affect you — all in one place.

  • Cardiology


    Certain autoimmune diseases may affect your heart. Our cardiologists will closely track your heart function and help you to improve your overall health.

  • Dermatology


    Our dermatologists are specially trained to care for people with autoimmune related skin concerns, including rare types of rashes and lesions.

  • Endocrinology


    Our team includes endocrinologists who specialize in complex autoimmune thyroid conditions, such as Graves' disease and Hashimoto's disease.

  • Gastroenterology


    We've transformed how people with celiac and inflammatory bowel disease receive care. Meet the team that will improve your digestive health.

  • Genetics


    Your genes will give us your body’s full story. We use the latest genetic tests to better inform treatment for your specific autoimmune disease.

  • Nephrology


    Our nephrologists have decades of experience caring for autoimmune kidney conditions such as glomerulonephritis, an acute inflammation of the kidney.

  • Neurology


    Autoimmune disorders affect the nervous system in many ways. See how our experts listen to patients and provide effective treatment for symptoms.

  • Psychology


    Allegheny Health Network’s behavioral health providers can help you cope with the challenges of living with an autoimmune disease.

  • Psychiatry


    Get mental health support from one of our psychiatrists. They understand the emotional hurdles that often come with having an autoimmune disorder.

  • Pulmonology


    Some autoimmune diseases attack the lungs. Our pulmonologists have special training to diagnose and treat these problems so you can breathe easier.

  • Rheumatology


    More than two decades of lupus research have led to better blood tests to help us get you the right diagnosis, so you can begin treatment faster.

  • Clinical pharmacology


    Get relief from treatment side effects. Our clinical pharmacology program offers you the most effective treatment with the fewest side effects.

A new approach to autoimmune disease care

By combining coordinated care, a focus on research, and convenient options for treatment, our institute is rethinking and raising the bar for autoimmune disease care. 

Get connected to multiple specialists

Our innovative specialty clinics provide "shoulder-to-shoulder" care, allowing you to visit with multiple specialists during the same appointment. 

Need care but live outside of Pennsylvania?

AHN partners with Family House, a nonprofit organization, to provide affordable "home away from home" lodging options for patients receiving medical care.

Refer your patient to the AHN Autoimmunity Institute

Our Independent Physician Resource Center provides easy access to referral and patient follow-up tools so you can select the right specialist for your patient and follow their care at AHN.