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Dr. Sandra L. Graba, MD is a pediatrician in Libertyville, IL specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Dr. Sandra L. Graba, MD is affiliated with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and Advocate Health Care.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
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.
Dr. Sandra L. Graba, MD graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the General Pediatrics and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Residency: Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals (2011)
Board Certification: General Pediatrics
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Sandra L. Graba, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Sandra L. Graba, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus POS, United Healthcare Select HMO, United Healthcare Select EPO, United Healthcare Options PPO, United Healthcare Indemnity, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, TRICARE Prime, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna Medicare HMO, Golden Rule, TRICARE, Coventry, Aetna Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Aetna HMO, Blue Advantage PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus HMO, United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO, AARP, Humana Medicare Choice PPO, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare Choice Plus HMO, Blue Cross PPO, Blue Advantage HMO, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Navigate HMO, First Health, HealthLink PPO, HFN EPO, HFN PPO, HFN Platinum EPO, HFN, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, SEIU - Local 4 PPO, Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO, Aetna Medicare Prime HMO-POS, Union Medical Care PPO, Aetna Elect Choice HMO (includes Aetna Health Funds), AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan, Aetna Medicare POS, Aetna State of Illinois Open Access Plus, Aetna Open Choice POS, Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect PPO, Aetna Open Choice PPO - State of Illinois - SOI, United Surest (previously Bind), Aetna Managed Choice (MC) POS, Union Health Services, Inc., Aetna Open Choice POS II, Aetna State of Illinois PPO, Aetna Health Network Option, Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect EPO, AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO (ASA or SRC) PPO, Aetna Upfront Advantage, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, SEIU - Local 4 HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (includes Aetna Health Funds), Aetna NAP - PPO, Aetna Value Performance Network, Aetna Premier Care Plus Network, Blue Cross Community MMAI, BlueCare Direct HMO, Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Premier Care Network, Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO and SIHO PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Sandra L. Graba, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Sandra L. Graba, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sandra L. Graba, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Libertyville, IL.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sandra L. Graba, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$41
QVAR $41 |
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$16
EpiPen $16 |
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$15
SYNAGIS $15 |
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$15
Lupron $15 |
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$14
AUVIQ $14 |
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This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Sandra L. Graba, MD.
| CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P. | 2013 | $408.05 | Physician Covered Recipient | Limited partnership interest |
| CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P. | 2015 | $72.70 | Physician Covered Recipient | Limited Partnership Interest |
| CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P. | 2016 | $72.70 | Physician Covered Recipient | Limited Partnership Interest |
| CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P. | 2014 | $72.70 | Physician Covered Recipient | Limited Partnership Interest |
Dr. Sandra Graba's specialty is general pediatrics. Her areas of clinical interest consist of asthma and education. She appears to be an in-network provider for Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Graba is a graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. For her professional training, Dr. Graba completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University. In addition to English, she speaks Serbian. Her professional affiliations include Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and Advocate Health Care.
