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Dr. Lena Derani, MD

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (2012)

Professional interests include: neuropathy (nerve dysfunction), movement disorders, vertigo, and more.

11824 Southwest Highway Suite 100
Palos Heights, IL 60463

(708) 361-0222

Dr. Lena Derani, MD is a neurologist in Palos Heights, IL specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 2012 and has 12 years of experience. Dr. Lena Derani, MD is affiliated with Advocate Health Care and Advocate Christ Medical Center.

Office Locations

Address:

11824 Southwest Highway Suite 100
Palos Heights, IL 60463

Some issues Dr. Lena Derani, MD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

doctor visit	7

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	17

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	12
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	55
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	106
electroencephalography (EEG)	13
hospital care	232
inpatient care	232

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	75
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	41
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	41
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	46
Dementia	40
Cancer	15

doctor visit	173
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	79
Black	0
Hispanic	65
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	29
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	32
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	46
Dementia	39
Cancer	10

doctor visit	492

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lena Derani, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lena Derani, MD treated as a neurologist in Palos Heights, IL were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

doctor visit	196
electroencephalography (EEG)	13
hospital care	150
inpatient care	150

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lena Derani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	25

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	20
Hispanic	15
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	10
85 and over	7
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	14

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lena Derani, MD From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lena Derani, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	22
High Cholesterol	20
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	14
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Dementia	7
Cancer	2

Education & Training

Dr. Lena Derani, MD graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 2012. She is certified by the Neurology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (2012)

Board Certification: Neurology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lena Derani, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Advocate Health Care

Advocate Christ Medical Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Lena Derani, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus POS, Magellan Health Services, Humana HMO Premier, United Healthcare Options PPO, United Healthcare Indemnity, Humana POS, Humana National POS - Open Access, Humana HMO, Unicare PPO, Blue Choice, Aetna POS, TRICARE Prime, Aetna QPOS, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna Medicare HMO, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Community Care Network (CCN), Aetna Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Humana National HMO, Humana National EPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Open Access POS, Humana ChoiceCare PPO, CIGNA PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO, WellCare, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Choice PPO, Blue Advantage HMO, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO, United Healthcare, Medicare, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Navigate HMO, First Health, Beech Street, HealthLink PPO, HealthSmart, Humana PPO, Aetna, CIGNA Open Access Plus POS, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, CHAMPVA, SEIU - Local 4 PPO, Union Medical Care PPO, AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan, HST Care Connect EPO, United Surest (previously Bind), Blue Cross HMO Illinois, Union Health Services, Inc., Blue Cross Med Select PPO, Benefits Services and Systems, Inc, FirstHealth, BCBS Commercial PPO, Blue Precision HMO, Provider Network of America (PNOA), AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan, UFCW Local 1546 Health and Welfare Fund (UMC), Blue Cross Community FHP, SEIU - Local 4 HMO, Meridian MMAI, Meridian, HST Care Connect PPO, Zing Health, Blue Cross Community MMAI, BlueCare Direct HMO, Benefit Plan Administrators (BPA), SIHO PPO and Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Lena Derani, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO

United Healthcare Select Plus POS

Magellan Health Services

Humana HMO Premier

United Healthcare Options PPO

United Healthcare Indemnity

Humana POS

Humana National POS - Open Access

Humana HMO

Unicare PPO

Blue Choice

Aetna POS

TRICARE Prime

Aetna QPOS

Aetna Open Choice PPO

Aetna Open Access HMO

Aetna Medicare HMO

Golden Rule

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Community Care Network (CCN)

Aetna Open Access Aetna Select

Aetna Select

Aetna EPO

Humana National HMO

Humana National EPO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA Open Access POS

Humana ChoiceCare PPO

CIGNA PPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO

WellCare

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Choice PPO

Blue Advantage HMO

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO

United Healthcare

Medicare

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare Navigate HMO

First Health

Beech Street

HealthLink PPO

HealthSmart

Humana PPO

Aetna

CIGNA Open Access Plus POS

PHCS PPO

MultiPlan PPO

CHAMPVA

SEIU - Local 4 PPO

Union Medical Care PPO

AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan

HST Care Connect EPO

United Surest (previously Bind)

Blue Cross HMO Illinois

Union Health Services, Inc.

Blue Cross Med Select PPO

Benefits Services and Systems, Inc

FirstHealth

BCBS Commercial PPO

Blue Precision HMO

Provider Network of America (PNOA)

AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan

UFCW Local 1546 Health and Welfare Fund (UMC)

Blue Cross Community FHP

SEIU - Local 4 HMO

Meridian MMAI

Meridian

HST Care Connect PPO

Zing Health

Blue Cross Community MMAI

BlueCare Direct HMO

Benefit Plan Administrators (BPA)

SIHO PPO

Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lena Derani, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Biogen, Inc.	$910 Vumerity $728	TYSABRI $91	ADUHELM $38	PLEGRIDY $16	$36
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$802 $802
Celgene Corporation	$714 ZEPOSIA $675	$40
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$638 MAYZENT $361	KESIMPTA $277
UCB, Inc.	$627 Briviact $344	Vimpat $158	Nayzilam $27	$99
Other	$4,070 NURTEC ODT $396	Duopa $228	Ponvory $221	VNS Therapy SenTiva Model 1000 Generator $220	EMGALITY $215	Other $2,790

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,686
Education	$75

Biography

Dr. Lena Derani is a specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Clinical interests for Dr. Derani include seizure disorders, migraine, and multiple sclerosis (MS). Dr. Derani is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Coventry. She is a graduate of George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. In addition to English, she speaks Arabic. She is affiliated with Advocate Health Care.