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Dr. Paula E. Williams, MD, MS is a pediatric cardiologist in Naperville, IL specializing in pediatric cardiology. She graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 2006 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Paula E. Williams, MD, MS is affiliated with Edward-Elmhurst Health, Edward Hospital, UChicago Medicine, UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO and The University of Chicago Medicine Comer Childrens Hospital.
120 Spalding Drive Suite 407
Naperville, IL 60540
5841 S Maryland Avenue Mc 4051
Chicago, IL 60637
Heart Problems
The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.
Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.
Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.
Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.
Dr. Paula E. Williams, MD, MS graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 2006. She has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (2006)
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Paula E. Williams, MD, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Paula E. Williams, MD, MS 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, 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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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Paula E. Williams, MD, MS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Astellas Pharma US Inc |
$179
TARCEVA $64 |
XTANDI $19 |
$96 |
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Philips Electronics North America Corporation |
$37
Philips Oral Healthcare $37 |
Food and Beverage | $121 |
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Education | $96 |
Dr. Paula Williams works as a pediatric cardiology. She studied medicine at the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. She is especially interested in heart problems, intensive care, and fetal echocardiography. Dr. Williams appears to be in-network for Blue California, Aetna, CIGNA Plans, and more. She is professionally affiliated with Edward Hospital and UChicago Medicine.