
Wendy Shannon Darlington MD
Pediatric Anemia and Red Blood Cell Hematology, Pediatric Hematologic Oncology, Pediatric Neuro-Oncology
Assistant Professor
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5721 S Maryland Ave2nd flrChicago, IL 60637
Phone+1 773-702-6808
Fax+1 773-702-9881
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Summary
- Dr. Wendy Darlington is a pediatric hematologist/oncologist in Chicago, IL and is affiliated with University of Chicago Medical Center. She received her medical degree from University of Texas Medical Branch and has been in practice 8 years. She specializes in pediatric anemia and red blood cell hematology, pediatric hematologic oncology, and pediatric neuro-oncology and is experienced in pediatric healthcare policy and research, pediatric neuro-oncology, pediatric hematology / oncology, pediatric sickle cell disease, and pediatric leukemia.
Education & Training
University of ChicagoFellowship, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 2012 - 2015
University of ChicagoMAPP, Public Policy, 2013 - 2014
University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 2009 - 2012
University of Texas Medical Branch School of MedicineClass of 2009
Certifications & Licensure
IL State Medical License 2012 - 2029
IN State Medical License 2020 - 2027
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsAssociation of Food Insecurity With Disease-Related Complications and Healthcare Utilization for Patients With Sickle Cell Disease.Sharjeel Syed, Andrew Palmer, Austin Wesevich, Kristen Wroblewski, Gabrielle Lapping-Carr
Pediatric Blood & Cancer. 2026-01-01 - 1 citationsDifferences in Inpatient Palliative Care Consultation During the Terminal Admission for Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Patients.Chinwe S Udemgba, Brett K Palama, Wendy Darlington, K Sarah Hoehn
The American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Care. 2025-12-01 - 10 citationsPediatric Central Nervous System Cancers, Version 2.2025, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines In Oncology.Amar Gajjar, Anita Mahajan, Tejus Bale, Daniel C Bowers, Liz Canan
Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. 2025-03-01
Press Mentions
- Concussion Care in Teenage AthletesFebruary 7th, 2024
Dr. Darlington and Tanisha Jones on Fighting for Black Children with Sickle CellJune 16th, 2026
Dr. Darlington and Tanisha Jones on Sickle Cell’s Hidden DangerJune 28th, 2026
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