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Crown Point, IN
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I am a busy full time pediatrician and mother of 2 teenage boys. I run for my exercise and enjoy cooking an riding my Harley.
I am from the Midwest USA so people say I am down to earth. I love talking about children's health and medical issues.
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Pediatrics
Licenses
United States: Indiana
Doctor Q&A
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A 26-year-old member asked:
Dr. Lisa Goldanswered
Pediatrics 30 years experience
Winter cheeks: There could be a few reasons. If your child has dry skin the cheeks love to show off dryness. Also if any outdoor exposure even if brief can cause red... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Pediatrics 30 years experience
Rotavirus illness: The length of illness can vary. Can be anywhere from a few days to up to 10 days.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Pediatrics 30 years experience
Yes: You can still get pregnant. The hormones that your body makes while you breast feed also suppress your need to have a period/bleed. But you are still ... Read More
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Pediatrics 30 years experience
Diarrhea: It could be a few things. One of the more common things is drinking too much juice - keep it to 6-8 ounces a day max. He could also have a minor virus... Read More
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A female asked:
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Pediatrics 30 years experience
Maybe asthma: She might have asthma. The decision is based on the doctor's exam of her lungs. Sometimes a three year old can have cough variant asthma where the chi... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lisa Goldanswered
Pediatrics 30 years experience
Could be reflux: Your child may have gastroesophageal reflux or gerd for short.
Gerd is easily treated with watching her diet, not letting her eat too late a dinner j... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Pediatrics 30 years experience
Girl anatomy: The hymen is a tissue near the entrance of the vagina that is present until a girl has intercourse. The hymen does not protect a girl from infection. ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Lisa Goldanswered
Pediatrics 30 years experience
Caladryl: It is ok for the treatment of itching
other product is calamine lotion.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Lisa Goldanswered
Pediatrics 30 years experience
Ignore: Boil pacifiers and nipples to prevent continued infection.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Pediatrics 30 years experience
Don't worry: If your child has a bite and is really bothered by it/itching it- or it looks infected - see a doctor. If you have an animal that could have fleas - g... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
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Pediatrics 30 years experience
High platelets: A high platelet count could be due to chance of sample taken or an indicator of inflammation- such as infection in the body. The reason for the number... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Lisa Goldanswered
Pediatrics 30 years experience
Varies: The first time a girl has her period can be variable. Anywhere from just a few days to up to 7 or eight. With the next period the number of days can b... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Pediatrics 30 years experience
Suggested products: I like cetaphil cleanser for eczema - it is a non-soap cleanser and does not strip away the moisture the skin needs yet still cleans. Shampoos? Someth... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Lisa Goldanswered
Pediatrics 30 years experience
Praise: Praise the good behavior often . It works!
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lisa Goldanswered
Pediatrics 30 years experience
Abnormal liver tests: The numbers you gave show your baby has elevated liver enzymes and high bilirubin level. There are many reasons why these are high. If your baby is on... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Lisa Goldanswered
Pediatrics 30 years experience
Ignore: Don't lecture - let him learn with a good source - like american med association book on puberty.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Pediatrics 30 years experience
They can tell: Certain eye doctors can tell if a child has eye problems. The child doesn't even need to cooperate or need to follow directions. They use equipment to... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Gold is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Gold is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you dont know if itll work cause it has been a long time since I
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But after 1week I had a dark brown discharge . I feel the same
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! thanks
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, IL
Graduated 1993MD
Residency
St. Joseph Medical Center Phoenix AZ
Completed 1996
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