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Dr. Susan Sankari, MD is a pediatrician in Lisle, IL specializing in general pediatrics. Dr. Susan Sankari, MD is affiliated with Edward-Elmhurst Health, Advocate Health Care, AdventHealth, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital and 21st Century Pediatrics.
6010 South Route 53 Suite D
Lisle, IL 60532
640 S Washington Street Suite 224
Naperville, IL 60540
6855 Kingery Highway 21st Century Pediatrics
Willowbrook, IL 60527
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.
She completed residency at University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Pediatrics and has a state license in Illinois.
Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Pediatrics
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Susan Sankari, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Susan Sankari, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus POS, United Healthcare Options PPO, Humana HMO Premier, United Healthcare Indemnity, Humana POS, United Healthcare Choice Plus POS, Humana National POS - Open Access, Humana Platinum HMO, Humana HMO, Unicare PPO, Blue Choice, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, TRICARE Prime, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, Community Care Network (CCN), TRICARE, Coventry, Aetna Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Select, Aetna Choice POS, Cigna Connect, Aetna EPO, Humana National HMO, Humana National EPO, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Humana ChoiceCare PPO, Blue Advantage PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Choice POS II, United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross PPO, Blue Advantage HMO, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Unicare, Humana, Cigna, ppoNEXT, United Healthcare Navigate HMO, First Health, Beech Street, HealthLink PPO, HFN EPO, Humana EPO, HFN PPO, HFN Platinum EPO, Humana PPO, HFN, Aetna, Cigna-HealthSpring, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), SEIU - Local 4 PPO, Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO, Union Medical Care PPO, AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan, IL-Ascension Health Medicare, HST Care Connect EPO, United Surest (previously Bind), Blue Cross HMO Illinois, Union Health Services, Inc., IL-Smart Health, Blue Precision HMO, Health Alliance Employee EPO, AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan, SEIU - Local 4 HMO, Meridian, HST Care Connect PPO, Blue Cross Community MMAI, BlueCare Direct HMO and Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Susan Sankari, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Susan Sankari, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$105
QUILLIVANT XR $105 |
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$73
DOC BAND $73 |
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$32
PROAIR $32 |
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$28
VYVANSE $28 |
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$26
VYVANSE $26 |
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$94
ImmunoCAP $26 |
QELBREE $26 |
Kazano $16 |
Xofluza $13 |
Auvi-Q $13 |
| $357 |
This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Susan Sankari, MD.
| CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P. | 2014 | $17.52 | Physician Covered Recipient | Limited Partnership Interest |
Dr. Susan Sankari sees patients in Willowbrook, IL, Lisle, IL, and Naperville, IL. Her medical specialty is general pediatrics. Her areas of clinical interest consist of attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), asthma, and allergies. She appears to be an in-network provider for Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Sankari's medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois at Chicago. She speaks Arabic. Dr. Sankari is affiliated with AdventHealth, Edward Hospital, and Advocate Health Care. Her practice in Willowbrook, IL is open to new patients as reported by AdventHealth.
