Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Kara Wada who is a triple board-certified adult and pediatric allergy/immunology and lifestyle medicine physician. She is also the Assistant Fellowship Director and Assistant Clinical Professor at The Ohio State University. 

Dr. Wada shares what it’s like to have Sjogren's Syndrome and how being an autoimmune patient has taught her how to build trust and better rapport with patients. 

• [00:56] Why Immunology?
  
• [04:36] A Typical Day in Dr. Wada’s life
  
• [07:12] Being Diagnosed with Sjorgen’s Syndrome 
• [11:12] Medical Gaslighting and Building Patient Trust
  
• [20:33] Dr. Wada’s Passions Outside of Medicine
  
• [24:32] Best Piece of Advice Dr. Wada Has Ever Received

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