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Dr. Wendy S. Darlington, MD is a pediatric oncologist in Crown Point, IN specializing in pediatric hematology/oncology. She graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 2009 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Wendy S. Darlington, MD is affiliated with Endeavor Health and The University of Chicago Medicine.
The University of Chicago Medicine
The University of Chicago 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. Wendy S. Darlington, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 2009. She completed residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatric Hematology and Oncology and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (2009)
Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals (2012)
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Wendy S. Darlington, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Wendy S. Darlington, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, Aetna POS, Medicare Advantage, Medicare, Humana, PHCS PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United W500 Emergent Wrap, Aetna Better Health *see insurance page, United Options (PPO), CountyCare *see insurance page, BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only), United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only), University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP), United Choice HMO (specialists only), BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only), Aetna HMO (specialists only) and United Choice Plus POS/PPO.
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Dr. Wendy S. Darlington, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 59 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Wendy S. Darlington, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Crown Point, IN.
Dr. Wendy Darlington's area of specialization is pediatric hematology/oncology. Patients rated her highly, giving her an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Darlington's areas of expertise consist of cancer, anemia, and hemoglobinopathy. Blue California, Aetna, and CIGNA Plans seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Darlington accepts. She graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. For her professional training, Dr. Darlington completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include The University of Chicago Medicine and Endeavor Health.
