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Dr. Jill L. De Jong, MD, PhD is a pediatric oncologist in Park Ridge, IL specializing in pediatric hematology/oncology and general pediatrics. She graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Jill L. De Jong, MD, PhD is affiliated with Endeavor Health and The University of Chicago Medicine.
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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.
Autoimmune Diseases
An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.
A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.
Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.
It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:
Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.
Dr. Jill L. De Jong, MD, PhD graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She completed residency at Children's Hospital Boston. She is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatric Hematology and Oncology and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Residency: Children's Hospital Boston (2002)
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Jill L. De Jong, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Jill L. De Jong, MD, PhD 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, 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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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jill L. De Jong, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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PYRUKYND $72 |
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Dr. Jill De Jong's areas of specialization are pediatric hematology/oncology and general pediatrics; she sees patients in Chicago, IL, Naperville, IL, and Park Ridge, IL. Dr. De Jong has indicated that her clinical interests include immunodeficiency, anemia, and bleeding disorders. She is professionally affiliated with Edward Hospital and The University of Chicago Medicine. She is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Aetna, and CIGNA Plans. She obtained her medical school training at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and performed her residency at Children's Hospital Boston.
