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Dr. Terri Washington, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Endocrinology

Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (2005)

Professional interests include: menopause, hormone replacement therapy, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and more.

1835 Broadway Street Suite 206
Melrose Park, IL 60160

(708) 345-2211

Dr. Terri Washington, MD is an endocrinologist in Elmhurst, IL specializing in adult endocrinology. She graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 2005 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Terri Washington, MD is affiliated with Edward-Elmhurst Health, Advocate Health Care, AdventHealth, Loyola Medicine, Advocate Christ Medical Center, DIABETES OSTEOPOROSIS OBESITY INC and Diabetes Osteoporosis Obesity.

Office Locations

Address:

1200 South York Road Suite 3150
Elmhurst, IL 60126

Address:

1835 Broadway Street Suite 206
Melrose Park, IL 60160

Address:

430 Village Center Drive
Burr Ridge, IL 60527

Address:

430 Village Center Drive
Willowbrook, IL 60527

Address:

9629 Southwest Highway
Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Some issues Dr. Terri Washington, MD can help you with:

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common endocrine disorder that causes symptoms such as acne, facial hair, and weight gain. It is often diagnosed when patients experience problems getting pregnant, because PCOS can interfere with ovulation. There is no cure for PCOS, but there are effective treatments that can lessen the severity of the symptoms.

Despite the name, not everyone with polycystic ovarian syndrome develops cysts on their ovaries. It is also possible to have ovarian cysts without having PCOS. The symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome are actually related to insulin resistance, a condition where the insulin made by the body is not effectively recognized by the cells. This causes the pancreas to release higher levels of insulin in order to keep blood sugar levels stable, and the excess insulin interferes with hormone production in the pituitary and ovaries, causing the PCOS symptoms.

The symptoms of PCOS include:

Weight gain
Acne
Facial or body hair
Thinning head hair
Missing or irregular periods
Infertility

PCOS is a syndrome, which means that if patients have PCOS, they might not have each and every symptom. Even a few of them might be enough to have physicians check for polycystic ovarian syndrome. A doctor might perform an exam and order blood tests to measure hormone levels.

Treatment for PCOS may include:

Insulin sensitizers, which help the body use insulin more effectively, lowering hormone levels. The most commonly used insulin sensitizer is metformin.
Weight loss. Being overweight does not cause PCOS, and PCOS can make losing weight difficult. Still, weight loss can improve symptoms for many women.
Birth control pills to regulate menstruation and sometimes reduce symptoms such as acne.
Fertility medications, especially medications to stimulate ovulation such as clomiphene.
Anti-androgen medications, which work to treat symptoms such as acne and facial hair.
Low-carb diets, which work similarly to insulin sensitizers to lower hormone levels and help reduce weight.
Ovarian drilling or resectioning, surgical procedures sometimes performed if infertility is a persistent problem. These procedures open up the wall of the ovary to temporarily make ovulation more likely.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting women. Left untreated, it can increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Fortunately there are many good treatment options available.

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

diabetes management	610
doctor visit	752
lab tests	610

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	115
Black	89
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	15
Less than 65	56

diabetes management	538
doctor visit	643
lab tests	538

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	70
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

diabetes management	520
doctor visit	627
lab tests	520

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	192
Black	132
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

diabetes management	507
doctor visit	618
lab tests	507

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	65
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	12
Less than 65	33

diabetes management	502
doctor visit	645
lab tests	502

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	71
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	13
Less than 65	35

diabetes management	476
doctor visit	625
lab tests	476

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	69
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	12
Less than 65	25

diabetes management	502
doctor visit	670
lab tests	502

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
Black	71
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

diabetes management	366
doctor visit	540
lab tests	366

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	73
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

diabetes management	436
doctor visit	602
lab tests	436

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	147
Black	72
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	13
Less than 65	30

diabetes management	416
doctor visit	608
lab tests	416

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Terri Washington, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Terri Washington, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Elmhurst, IL were lab tests and diabetes management.

diabetes management	487
doctor visit	634
lab tests	487

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terri Washington, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	77
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	133
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	11
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	68
85 and over	6
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	124

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terri Washington, MD From 2013 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Terri Washington, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	72
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	10
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Terri Washington, MD graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 2005. She completed residency at University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism: The American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (2005)

Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals (2008)

Board Certification: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism: The American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Terri Washington, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Edward-Elmhurst Health

Advocate Health Care

AdventHealth

Loyola Medicine

Advocate Christ Medical Center

DIABETES OSTEOPOROSIS OBESITY INC

Diabetes Osteoporosis Obesity

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. Terri Washington, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus POS, United Healthcare PPO, Humana HMO Premier, United Healthcare Options PPO, United Healthcare Indemnity, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare Choice Plus POS, Humana National POS - Open Access, Humana Platinum HMO, Humana HMO, Unicare PPO, 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, Aetna EPO, Humana National HMO, Humana National EPO, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Humana ChoiceCare PPO, Blue Advantage PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, 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, HealthLink PPO, HFN EPO, HFN PPO, HFN Platinum EPO, Humana PPO, HFN, Aetna, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, SEIU - Local 4 PPO, Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO, IL-ACTIN, Union Medical Care PPO, AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan, IL-Ascension Health Medicare, HST Care Connect EPO, IL-Medicare, United Surest (previously Bind), Blue Cross HMO Illinois, Union Health Services, Inc., IL-Clear Springs Health (Medicare HMO), 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.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Terri Washington, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO

United Healthcare Select Plus POS

United Healthcare PPO

Humana HMO Premier

United Healthcare Options PPO

United Healthcare Indemnity

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare Choice Plus POS

Humana National POS - Open Access

Humana Platinum HMO

Humana HMO

Unicare PPO

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

Aetna EPO

Humana National HMO

Humana National EPO

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

Humana ChoiceCare PPO

Blue Advantage PPO

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA POS

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

HealthLink PPO

HFN EPO

HFN PPO

HFN Platinum EPO

Humana PPO

HFN

Aetna

PHCS PPO

MultiPlan PPO

SEIU - Local 4 PPO

Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO

IL-ACTIN

Union Medical Care PPO

AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan

IL-Ascension Health Medicare

HST Care Connect EPO

IL-Medicare

United Surest (previously Bind)

Blue Cross HMO Illinois

Union Health Services, Inc.

IL-Clear Springs Health (Medicare HMO)

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

Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$90,181 INVOKANA $89,956	XARELTO $54	OneTouch $53	meters $46	Blood Glucose Meters $29	Other $44
Novo Nordisk Inc	$18,607 Victoza $5,210	RYBELSUS $1,703	Tresiba $449	Ozempic $233	Saxenda $216	Other $10,797
Corcept Therapeutics	$1,876 Korlym $1,876
INSULET CORPORATION	$1,209 Omnipod $1,112	OMNIPODINSULINMANAGEMENTSYSTEM $97
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$664 FARXIGA $262	BYDUREON $241	QTERN $116	BYDUREON PEN $36	$9
Other	$3,406 AFREZZA $429	Synthroid $303	TEPEZZA $221	TOUJEO $185	Diabetes Care Pen Needles $154	Other $2,114

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$85,485
Consulting Fee	$14,608
Food and Beverage	$10,699
Travel and Lodging	$4,432
Education	$541
Other	$178

Biography

Dr. Terri Washington is a specialist in adult endocrinology in Oak Lawn, IL, Melrose Park, IL, and Burr Ridge, IL. Her areas of expertise include the following: calcium metabolism disorder, menopause, and thyroid problems. Dr. Washington seems to be an in-network provider for Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. She attended medical school at Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. For her residency, Dr. Washington trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Washington is affiliated with AdventHealth, Advocate Christ Medical Center, and Edward-Elmhurst Health. According to AdventHealth, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Elmhurst, IL.