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Radhika Peddinti, MD, Pediatric Hematology & Oncology, Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Medical Center

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Pediatric Hematology & Oncology • Chicago, IL

Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Chicago Medicine

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Overview of Dr. Peddinti

Dr. Radhika Peddinti is a pediatric hematologist/oncologist in Chicago, IL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including University of Chicago Medical Center, La Rabida Children's Hospital, Comer Childrens Hospital, and Comer Childrens Hospital. She received her medical degree from Government Medical College Nagpur and has been in practice 20 years. Dr. Peddinti accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. She is one of 31 doctors at University of Chicago Medical Center and one of 28 doctors at Comer Childrens Hospital who specialize in Pediatric Hematology & Oncology. She also speaks multiple languages, including Hindi, Telugu, and Bengali. She has more than 20 publications and over 200 citings.

Education & Training

  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 2004 - 2007
  • Cook County Health and Hospitals System
    Cook County Health and Hospitals SystemResidency, Pediatrics, 2001 - 2004
  • Government Medical College Nagpur
    Government Medical College NagpurClass of 1997

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2001 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2014 - 2014
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctor Castle Connolly

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Lead Toxicity in the Pediatric Patient with Sickle Cell Disease: Unique Risks and Management  
    Jung M, Peddinti R, Pediatric Annals

Books/Book Chapters

  • Pediatric Critical Care: A Primer for All Clinicians 
    Chapter: Sickle Cell in the ICU 
    Jung M, Villanueva G, Peddinti R

Abstracts/Posters

  • Early Findings from Implementation of Individualized Pain Plans for Young Adults with Sickle Cell Disease
    Umana J, Peddinti, R et al, HVPAA 2019
  • Decreased Temperature Associated with Increased ED Visits By Patients with Sickle Cell Disease
    Lander J et al, ASH 2018

Lectures

  • Not Everything is an AVM 
    61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting - Orlando, FL - 12/7/2019
  • Food Insecurity and Quality of Life Among Children and Young Adults with Sickle Cell Disease 
    2018 ASH Annual Meeting - San Diego, CA - 12/1/2018

Press Mentions

  • A Dire Diagnosis
    A Dire DiagnosisMarch 15th, 2019
  • Hope Is Medicine: A Medical Positive Outlook
    Hope Is Medicine: A Medical Positive OutlookJanuary 28th, 2019
  • Sickle Cell Disease, Sickle Cell Trait Are Not the Same
    Sickle Cell Disease, Sickle Cell Trait Are Not the SameApril 22nd, 2017
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Hindi, Telugu, Bengali

Hospital Affiliations

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS Illinois PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    Cofinity PPO
    Coventry Health Care PPO Platinum
    First Choice
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    Health Net Oregon PPO
    ODS Network
    Regence Washington - Preferred Provider Network
    Sagamore Health Plus
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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