Dr. Satish Charo
Pediatrics
Arlington Heights, IL
22 years experience male
Locations
Pediatric Solutions
Arlington Heights, IL
My office hours
Wednesday: 8:00am - 12pm
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Insurances accepted
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
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Cigna
Humana Insurance Company
UnitedHealthcare
About
Bio
Dr. Charo attended Boston University for college and medical school, graduating in 2000. He completed his pediatric residency at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center in 2003.
Dr. Charo has three young children including twin boys and is thus very experienced with multiple births and premature infants. Dr. Charo also has clinical interests in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, food allergies, asthma, eczema, and allergic rhinitis (seasonal hay fever).
SpecialtiesDoctors 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.
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: Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina
Languages spoken
English, Thai
Doctor Q&A
36 Answers
13 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 59-year-old female asked:
Dr. Satish Charoanswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
Unlikely: Unlikely to get a UTI from a pool.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
Possibly: You could possibly be pregnant, but unlikely if condom was used correctly. You can get a urine pregnancy test to be sure. Your period should arrive so... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
Likely a virus: Probably a virus infection of throat or ear. But you may want to have a doctor examine your neck, throat and thyroid.
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
No: No problem for you. For them, you will want to avoid getting them sick while their immune system is down. Wash hands very well and cover your mouth wh... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
Unlikely: No. You can only get pregnant when sperm touches an ovulated egg. Sperm can live for a few days in a uterus so as long as you are not having unprotect... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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No: No. If if you drink a lot lot of it, it could cause some heart burn. But that's about it.
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Unlikely: Unlikely that it will be an issue, particularly if you switch from a milk-based to another milk-based formula.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
Depends: If the last row you're talking about is the placebo row (often different colored), then you're already done and don't need to take the placebos.
If y... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
Early Sept: Probably early Sept 2013. Around 9/9/13. Hard to know exactly. Depends on how long your cycle is and when you ovulated.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
Possible colic: It could be colic, yes. But it would be a ted old for that. Other possibilities include gas, heartburn, or teething (although a little early for teeth... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
Shouldn't be: You shouldn't be embarrassed to go to a doctor for that. Depending on what the "pattern" looks like and where it is, it'd be hard to know what it is. ... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
Not high risk: Don't think you are at high risk at age 30 if you get pregnant again. Don't think you need Progesterone although you could use it for birth control if... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
Sounds fine: Body temp can fluctuate a few degrees during the day. It happens even more so when you are sick or if you were in hot weather.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
You're fine: Squats should be no problem for the baby.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Exercise,don't smoke: Exercise regularly. Do not smoke, avoid any lung irritants (gasoline, paint, 2nd hand smoke, exhaust, etc.)
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
Few hours: Usually a few hours. Depends what it was mixed with.
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A 44-year-old female asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
Likely not: Likely not. Probably just due to the trauma of repeated IV attempts. If it seems like it happens all the the time, discuss with your doctor.
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Satish Charoanswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
Seems fine: Sounds fine, especially if you don't feel sick in any way.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
Virus: Likely a virus infection of throat or inflamed gland in neck due to your immune system fighting off infection. Could possibly be bacteria also. Will p... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
Heartburn: Could be heartburn. Try taking OTC Prilosec or Pepcid/Zantac (generics fine) to see if helps. Try drinking less. If it is not better, discuss with you... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
Could not reach: Perhaps the surgeon could not reach your Fallopian tubes to tie them.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Satish Charoanswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
Should have by now: Should have felt better by now. Time to ask your doctor about it.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Bartholin gland cyst: Could be an infection or Bartholin's gland cyst. next time it happens show it to your GYN or your doctor.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
Probably not: You're probably not pregnant if the repeat test was negative. You can wait a week and try again to be definitively sure.
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A female asked:
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Yes: yes. You could move in time. Just depends on how close they are to you.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Satish Charoanswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
Infection: Sounds like a possible infection. I would see your doctor about it.
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
Yes: Yes, no problem.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
Likely a virus: It's probably a virus, although pneumonia/bronchitis or other bacterial infection (sinus infection, strep throat) is not out of the question. Other po... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
Fiber: Try increasing fiber in your diet. If things persist, you may want to try eliminating gluten or dairy from your diet to see if helps. Also ask your do... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
Sounds OK: Usually caused by a virus or from finger/thumb sucking. In rare cases it can be from a serious bacteria illness but that would accompany fever or othe... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
Unlikely: It's unlikely you're pregnant if you had a period. Now, if you had a light amount of bleeding (spotting), then it is possible. You're best off getting... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Satish Charoanswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
Probably trauma: Unlikely to be an infection. Probably due to trauma. If persists, get it checked by a doctor, including a urine sample.
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A 57-year-old female asked:
Dr. Satish Charoanswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
Very unlikely: MRSA is very rarely on teeth. Usually on skin or in/around nose.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
Likely a virus: Probably a virus. But could be pneumonia or bronchitis. Probably time to see your doctor if it doesn't resolve.
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Dr. Charo is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Charo is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you! I did not expect a problem, but it is nice to know. Thanks!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! It is mixed with formula Good Start Easy Digest one. Roughly 2 ounces
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Bt doctor said it cn be ectopic preg but is it nt too early to predict
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Boston University School of Medicine
Graduated 2000MD
Residency
RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Completed 2003
Awards
Advocate Physician "Our Patients Love Our Doctors" Award, April 2014
Chicago's Favorite Kids Doc Award, Chicago Parent Magazine, July 2011
Advocate Physician Partners Exemplary Physician Award, 2011, 2012
Publications
CBS 2 Chicago News, Television interview about ADHD, November 8, 2006: cbs2chicago.com/health/Adderall.Concerta.Ritalin.2.333349.html.
Charo S, Gokce N, Vita JA: Endothelial Dysfunction and Coronary Risk Reduction. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation 1998;18:60-67.
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