Kara Wada MD FAAAAI, DiplABLM
@immuneconfidentmd.bsky.social
4x boarded immune system 🕵️
Sjögren’s & dysautonomia patient
Midwest Mom 👧🏻👧🏻👦🏻
Elder millennial, recovering people-pleaser, low-key rebel
Telehealth 🔜
Sjögren’s & dysautonomia patient
Midwest Mom 👧🏻👧🏻👦🏻
Elder millennial, recovering people-pleaser, low-key rebel
Telehealth 🔜
Let's share stories. What's one experience where you felt your immune system was 'misbehaving' and how did it impact your healthcare journey?
March 27, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Let's share stories. What's one experience where you felt your immune system was 'misbehaving' and how did it impact your healthcare journey?
True healing starts with belief. We need to move beyond dismissing symptoms and start truly listening. How can we, as patients and professionals, foster better validation?
March 27, 2025 at 3:34 PM
True healing starts with belief. We need to move beyond dismissing symptoms and start truly listening. How can we, as patients and professionals, foster better validation?
It's more than just lab results. It's about acknowledging the reality of their symptoms, even when traditional tests come back 'normal.' Have you felt this disconnect?
March 27, 2025 at 3:34 PM
It's more than just lab results. It's about acknowledging the reality of their symptoms, even when traditional tests come back 'normal.' Have you felt this disconnect?
We co-create a plan with you, not for you.
Because your health is personal, and your healthcare should be too.
What qualities are you searching for, in a healthcare partner?
Let's talk.
#Immunology #PatientEmpowerment #MedicalInnovation #HealthcareRevolution
Because your health is personal, and your healthcare should be too.
What qualities are you searching for, in a healthcare partner?
Let's talk.
#Immunology #PatientEmpowerment #MedicalInnovation #HealthcareRevolution
March 25, 2025 at 10:49 PM
We co-create a plan with you, not for you.
Because your health is personal, and your healthcare should be too.
What qualities are you searching for, in a healthcare partner?
Let's talk.
#Immunology #PatientEmpowerment #MedicalInnovation #HealthcareRevolution
Because your health is personal, and your healthcare should be too.
What qualities are you searching for, in a healthcare partner?
Let's talk.
#Immunology #PatientEmpowerment #MedicalInnovation #HealthcareRevolution
At Immune Confident Institute, we offer:
* Transparency: No smoke and mirrors. Just facts and cost transparency.
* Connection: We build real relationships, not just patient files.
* Curiosity: We ask why, not just what.
* Transparency: No smoke and mirrors. Just facts and cost transparency.
* Connection: We build real relationships, not just patient files.
* Curiosity: We ask why, not just what.
March 25, 2025 at 10:49 PM
At Immune Confident Institute, we offer:
* Transparency: No smoke and mirrors. Just facts and cost transparency.
* Connection: We build real relationships, not just patient files.
* Curiosity: We ask why, not just what.
* Transparency: No smoke and mirrors. Just facts and cost transparency.
* Connection: We build real relationships, not just patient files.
* Curiosity: We ask why, not just what.
👉 Swipe Right: The 'Collaborative Partner.' Tired of feeling like a transaction?
We get it.
I was too- both as a physician and as a Sjogren’s & dysautonomia patient.
We get it.
I was too- both as a physician and as a Sjogren’s & dysautonomia patient.
March 25, 2025 at 10:49 PM
👉 Swipe Right: The 'Collaborative Partner.' Tired of feeling like a transaction?
We get it.
I was too- both as a physician and as a Sjogren’s & dysautonomia patient.
We get it.
I was too- both as a physician and as a Sjogren’s & dysautonomia patient.
👈 Swipe Left: The 'Supplement Salesperson.' They'll validate your feelings, which is a breath of fresh air. But the 'miracle cures'?
Often frought with questionable science and even more questionable financial ties. 💰 You're stuck between a rock and a hard place: validation vs. being a walking ATM.
Often frought with questionable science and even more questionable financial ties. 💰 You're stuck between a rock and a hard place: validation vs. being a walking ATM.
March 25, 2025 at 10:49 PM
👈 Swipe Left: The 'Supplement Salesperson.' They'll validate your feelings, which is a breath of fresh air. But the 'miracle cures'?
Often frought with questionable science and even more questionable financial ties. 💰 You're stuck between a rock and a hard place: validation vs. being a walking ATM.
Often frought with questionable science and even more questionable financial ties. 💰 You're stuck between a rock and a hard place: validation vs. being a walking ATM.
👈 Swipe Left: The 'Protocol Perfectionist.' They're in-network and efficient! You'll be in and out in 10 minutes, with a prescription and a pat on the back.
Personalization? What's that?
✨Efficiency!✨
#MedicalPractice
Personalization? What's that?
✨Efficiency!✨
#MedicalPractice
March 25, 2025 at 10:49 PM
👈 Swipe Left: The 'Protocol Perfectionist.' They're in-network and efficient! You'll be in and out in 10 minutes, with a prescription and a pat on the back.
Personalization? What's that?
✨Efficiency!✨
#MedicalPractice
Personalization? What's that?
✨Efficiency!✨
#MedicalPractice
📖 What other books have shifted your perspective as a healthcare pro?
Drop your recommendations below! 👇
Let's give Kristina's incredible work some love! 4/4
#ChronicIllness #PatientAdvocacy #MedEd #BookRecs #Sjogrens #Dysautonomia
Drop your recommendations below! 👇
Let's give Kristina's incredible work some love! 4/4
#ChronicIllness #PatientAdvocacy #MedEd #BookRecs #Sjogrens #Dysautonomia
March 18, 2025 at 11:59 AM
📖 What other books have shifted your perspective as a healthcare pro?
Drop your recommendations below! 👇
Let's give Kristina's incredible work some love! 4/4
#ChronicIllness #PatientAdvocacy #MedEd #BookRecs #Sjogrens #Dysautonomia
Drop your recommendations below! 👇
Let's give Kristina's incredible work some love! 4/4
#ChronicIllness #PatientAdvocacy #MedEd #BookRecs #Sjogrens #Dysautonomia
🧑🏻⚕️ Fellow docs & healthcare profs, READ THIS. It'll make you see patients in a whole new light. Trust me, your patients (and your practice) will thank you. 3/4
March 18, 2025 at 11:59 AM
🧑🏻⚕️ Fellow docs & healthcare profs, READ THIS. It'll make you see patients in a whole new light. Trust me, your patients (and your practice) will thank you. 3/4
🔨Seriously, this book nails the frustrating diagnostic delays and the daily grind of chronic illness. But it's not all tears – there's real humor and hope woven in. 💖
2/4
2/4
March 18, 2025 at 11:59 AM
🔨Seriously, this book nails the frustrating diagnostic delays and the daily grind of chronic illness. But it's not all tears – there's real humor and hope woven in. 💖
2/4
2/4
Ready to take control of your immune health? Register for our FREE virtual open house!
Friday, March 14th
1-2p EST
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We look forward to seeing you there! 🗓️
Friday, March 14th
1-2p EST
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We look forward to seeing you there! 🗓️
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March 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Ready to take control of your immune health? Register for our FREE virtual open house!
Friday, March 14th
1-2p EST
forms.gle/5t4GNiFgqNUR...
We look forward to seeing you there! 🗓️
Friday, March 14th
1-2p EST
forms.gle/5t4GNiFgqNUR...
We look forward to seeing you there! 🗓️
During the open house, I'll be answering YOUR questions about:
-Our unique membership model
-Personalized approaches to care
-How we tackle allergies, autoimmunity, and inflammation
-Innovations in immunotherapy
Don't miss out!
-Our unique membership model
-Personalized approaches to care
-How we tackle allergies, autoimmunity, and inflammation
-Innovations in immunotherapy
Don't miss out!
March 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
During the open house, I'll be answering YOUR questions about:
-Our unique membership model
-Personalized approaches to care
-How we tackle allergies, autoimmunity, and inflammation
-Innovations in immunotherapy
Don't miss out!
-Our unique membership model
-Personalized approaches to care
-How we tackle allergies, autoimmunity, and inflammation
-Innovations in immunotherapy
Don't miss out!
I'm Dr. Kara Wada, 4x boarded allergy/immunology & lifestyle med doc ➡️ Sjogren’s & dysautonomia patient. I'm excited to invite you to our Immune Confident Institute Open House! We'll be diving into personalized care and how we can help you achieve optimal immune wellness. 👩⚕️
March 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I'm Dr. Kara Wada, 4x boarded allergy/immunology & lifestyle med doc ➡️ Sjogren’s & dysautonomia patient. I'm excited to invite you to our Immune Confident Institute Open House! We'll be diving into personalized care and how we can help you achieve optimal immune wellness. 👩⚕️
How can we create a healthcare system that better supports patients with complex symptoms?
Let's discuss.
#HealthcareInnovation #PatientCenteredCare #MedicalCommunity
Let's discuss.
#HealthcareInnovation #PatientCenteredCare #MedicalCommunity
February 27, 2025 at 2:49 PM
How can we create a healthcare system that better supports patients with complex symptoms?
Let's discuss.
#HealthcareInnovation #PatientCenteredCare #MedicalCommunity
Let's discuss.
#HealthcareInnovation #PatientCenteredCare #MedicalCommunity
"Under the right circumstances, microglia can be coaxed back into being angelic healers..." - "The Angel and the Assassin."
There's hope for healing! ❤️🩹
#Neuroscience #HealingJourney #Hope
There's hope for healing! ❤️🩹
#Neuroscience #HealingJourney #Hope
February 27, 2025 at 2:49 PM
"Under the right circumstances, microglia can be coaxed back into being angelic healers..." - "The Angel and the Assassin."
There's hope for healing! ❤️🩹
#Neuroscience #HealingJourney #Hope
There's hope for healing! ❤️🩹
#Neuroscience #HealingJourney #Hope
To understand the science behind sx like "brain fog," I recommend reading "The Angel and the Assassin." It explores microglia & their role in connecting physical & mental health & completely turned my world as an immunologist & autoimmune pt 🙃.
#Microglia #BrainHealth #TheAngelAndTheAssassin
#Microglia #BrainHealth #TheAngelAndTheAssassin
February 27, 2025 at 2:49 PM
To understand the science behind sx like "brain fog," I recommend reading "The Angel and the Assassin." It explores microglia & their role in connecting physical & mental health & completely turned my world as an immunologist & autoimmune pt 🙃.
#Microglia #BrainHealth #TheAngelAndTheAssassin
#Microglia #BrainHealth #TheAngelAndTheAssassin
Too often, patient concerns are brushed off or blamed on hormones, weight, gender. This knee-jerk reaction creates healthcare trauma & breaks down trust.
#MedicalBias #PatientSafety #Trust
#MedicalBias #PatientSafety #Trust
February 27, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Too often, patient concerns are brushed off or blamed on hormones, weight, gender. This knee-jerk reaction creates healthcare trauma & breaks down trust.
#MedicalBias #PatientSafety #Trust
#MedicalBias #PatientSafety #Trust
Imagine trying to describe word-finding difficulties, attention or memory issues in a 10-15 minute appointment. It's tough!
Often, it puts the patient AND the doc in an activated or fight/flight type state.
#PatientVoice #CognitiveHealth #HealthcareTrauma
Often, it puts the patient AND the doc in an activated or fight/flight type state.
#PatientVoice #CognitiveHealth #HealthcareTrauma
February 27, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Imagine trying to describe word-finding difficulties, attention or memory issues in a 10-15 minute appointment. It's tough!
Often, it puts the patient AND the doc in an activated or fight/flight type state.
#PatientVoice #CognitiveHealth #HealthcareTrauma
Often, it puts the patient AND the doc in an activated or fight/flight type state.
#PatientVoice #CognitiveHealth #HealthcareTrauma
The US insurance-based system makes complex, time-consuming symptoms like "brain fog”, fatigue and “not feeling like myself” incredibly challenging.
But that doesn't diminish the patient's reality. #HealthcareReform #PatientExperience
But that doesn't diminish the patient's reality. #HealthcareReform #PatientExperience
February 27, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The US insurance-based system makes complex, time-consuming symptoms like "brain fog”, fatigue and “not feeling like myself” incredibly challenging.
But that doesn't diminish the patient's reality. #HealthcareReform #PatientExperience
But that doesn't diminish the patient's reality. #HealthcareReform #PatientExperience