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Dr. Heather L. Kligfeld, DO is a pediatric oncologist in New Lenox, IL specializing in pediatric hematology/oncology, general pediatrics and pediatric neuro-oncology. She graduated from Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2018 and has 8 years of experience. Dr. Heather L. Kligfeld, DO is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
Anemia
Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.
An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.
Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.
Dr. Heather L. Kligfeld, DO graduated from Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2018. She completed residency at Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the General Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine (2018)
Residency: Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals (2021)
Board Certification: General Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Illinois
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Dr. Heather Kligfeld's specialties are pediatric hematology/oncology, general pediatrics, and pediatric neuro-oncology. In her practice, she is particularly interested in sickle cell disease, anemia, and stem cell transplant. After attending Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school, she completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University. Dr. Kligfeld is affiliated with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern Medicine, and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
