Dr. Smita Bhargava Tandon, MD is a pediatrician in Fountain Valley, CA specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from Grant Medical College in 1983 and has 41 years of experience. Dr. Smita Bhargava Tandon, MD is affiliated with MemorialCare Health System, Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC Children's) and St. Joseph Health (Northern California, Southern California, and West Texas/Eastern New Mexico).
11100 Warner Avenue Suite 368
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
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.
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. Smita Bhargava Tandon, MD graduated from Grant Medical College in 1983. She completed residency at University of Southern California (USC) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Grant Medical College (1983)
Residency: University of Southern California (USC) Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics
Licensed In: California
Dr. Smita Bhargava Tandon, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Smita Bhargava Tandon, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Health Net HMO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO and Insurance Plan.
According to our sources, Dr. Smita Bhargava Tandon, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Smita Bhargava Tandon, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.56 out of 5 stars based on 9 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Smita Bhargava Tandon, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fountain Valley, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Smita Bhargava Tandon, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. |
$370
BEXSERO $345 |
PEDIARIX $25 |
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Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. |
$367
QVAR $245 |
PROAIR $122 |
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SANOFI PASTEUR INC. |
$277
QUADRACEL $106 |
NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED $84 |
$87 |
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Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation |
$237
GARDASIL $111 |
GARDASIL9 $86 |
VAQTA $20 |
GARDASIL 9 $20 |
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Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc |
$148
XARELTO $148 |
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Other |
$708
EUCRISA $146 |
Mitra Clip system $115 |
ENTRESTO $99 |
LifeVest $99 |
SAMSCA $79 |
Other $169 |
Food and Beverage | $2,021 |
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Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program | $87 |
Dr. Smita Bhargava Tandon, MD has received 3 research payments totaling $4,850.
Dr. Smita Tandon specializes in general pediatrics and practices in Fountain Valley, CA. She is rated highly by her patients. These areas are among her clinical interests: learning disabilities, tonsilitis, and nail fungus. Dr. Tandon can take United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Blue California, and more. She studied medicine at the University of Mumbai and Grant Medical College. Her residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Southern California (USC) and a hospital affiliated with King George Medical University. In addition to English, Dr. Tandon (or staff) speaks Urdu, Spanish, and Gujarati. She is affiliated with MemorialCare Health System, Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC Children's), and St. Joseph Health (Northern California, Southern California, and West Texas/Eastern New Mexico). She has an open panel in Fountain Valley, CA according to St. Joseph Health.