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Dr. Lata Shridharan, MD is a pediatrician in Plano, TX specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from Grant Medical College in 1995 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Lata Shridharan, MD is affiliated with Children's Health and Baylor Scott & White Health.
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.
Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:
Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.
There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.
There are three main types of ADHD:
When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.
Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.
ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.
Dr. Lata Shridharan, MD graduated from Grant Medical College in 1995. She completed residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. She is certified by the Pediatrics- American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: Grant Medical College (1995)
Residency: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (2000)
Board Certification: Pediatrics- American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Lata Shridharan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Lata Shridharan, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TriWest, Medicaid, Cigna, Superior Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO, Centivo Network-Centivo Network - Baylor Scott & White Premier, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family, Catalyst Health Group-Catalyst Health - Baylor Scott & White Preferred, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Emerald, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred PPO Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family, Prism Electric-BSW Premier - Prism, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Pearl, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-PPO Network-Group, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Onyx, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group and DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan.
According to our sources, Dr. Lata Shridharan, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lata Shridharan, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$231
BEXSERO $194 |
PEDIARIX $20 |
FLULAVAL $14 |
Menveo $4 |
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$75
COMIRNATY $41 |
PENBRAYA $20 |
TRUMENBA $14 |
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$18
DOC BAND $18 |
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Flucelvax $14 |
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Dr. Lata Shridharan's specialty is general pediatrics. In addition to English, Dr. Shridharan (or staff) speaks Urdu. Clinical interests for Dr. Shridharan include newborn care, attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), and asthma. Dr. Shridharan is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Health and Children's Health. After attending Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, the University of Mumbai, and Grant Medical College for medical school, Dr. Shridharan completed her residency training at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. She seems to be an in-network provider for Superior Health Plan, Cigna, and Medicaid, as well as other insurance carriers.
