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Dr. Wendy S. Darlington, MD is a pediatric oncologist in Naperville, IL specializing in pediatric hematology/oncology. Dr. Wendy S. Darlington, MD is affiliated with Edward-Elmhurst Health, Edward Hospital, UChicago Medicine and The University of Chicago Medicine Comer Childrens Hospital.
120 Spalding Drive Suite 407
Naperville, IL 60540
5721 S Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
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.
She completed residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Illinois.
Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals (2012)
Licensed In: Illinois
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Dr. Wendy S. Darlington, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, Medicare Advantage, Aetna POS, Aetna, Medicare, Humana, PHCS PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United W500 Emergent Wrap, 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) and United Choice Plus POS/PPO.
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Dr. Wendy Darlington's medical specialty is pediatric hematology/oncology. Her clinical interests encompass cancer, anemia, and hemoglobinopathy. Dr. Darlington seems to be an in-network provider for Blue California, Aetna, and CIGNA Plans, as well as other insurance carriers. She trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas for her residency. Dr. Darlington is professionally affiliated with Edward Hospital and UChicago Medicine.