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What to Look for In a Baby Formula: Insights from a Pediatrician in Northwest Indiana

What to Look for In a Baby Formula: Insights from a Pediatrician in Northwest Indiana

by 219 Health Network | Dec 24, 2021 | Emergency Care

For the first six months of life, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends human milk as the only source of nutrition. If human milk is unavailable or if it is not a viable option for any reason, it is recommended that parents use a baby formula to...

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    Sierra Green, PMHNP

    Sierra Green, PMHNP

    Specialties:  Adult Behavioral Health​

    Sierra Green, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC is a nurse practitioner affiliated with St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago, IN. She received her degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. Sierra specializes in adult behavioral health, and she accepts several types of health insurance.

    Medical Interests/Procedures:  Anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and Trauma & Stress Related Disorders

    Accepts New Patients

    Subject to change at any time. Please contact office to verify.

    Schedule an Appointment

    Office

    800 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 5, Munster, IN 46321

    Timing

    M-Th: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm

    219-703-2485

    Shawna Grant, MSW, LCSW

    Specialties:  Adult Behavioral Health

    Shawna Grant, MSW, LCSW, is a behavioral health consultant/therapist. She attended the University of Illinois Chicago Jane Addams School of Social Work. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders and more.

    Language:  English

    Medical Interests:  Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Healing Trauma, Lifestyle Changes, Mood Disorders, Stress Management

    Accepts New Patients

    Office

    4320 Fir St, Ste 216 – East Chicago

    Mon - Thurs: 8am – 6pm

    219-703-2586

    Onaiza

    Onaiza Anees, MD

    Specialties:  Child/Adolescent & Adult Behavioral Health

    Dr. Anees has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and their families throughout her career. She believes in individualized treatment for each patient, building a healthy therapeutic relationship. Dr. Anees incorporates psychotherapy, medication, nutrition, and exercise, and emphasizes the mind-body connection. “Each patient is unique, they bring their own story, family dynamics, background, genetics, and circumstances. It is my goal to help the overall health and well-being of all my patients to make sure they are getting the care they need at different stages during their lives,” Dr. Anees explains.

    Patient Population:
    Children from 3 years+
    Adults up to 55 years old 

    Services Provided:
    Psychiatric Clinical diagnostic assessments and evaluation.
    Medication management.
    Individual psychotherapy.
    Short-term mental health needs to long-term chronic conditions on an outpatient basis.
    Family therapy. 

    Services/Specialties:
    ADHD
    ODD
    Reactive Attachment Disorder
    Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorders
    Adjustment Disorders
    Anxiety Disorders
    Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Bipolar Disorder, and Other Mood Disorders
    OCD and Related Disorders
    Trichotillomania
    Personality Disorders
    Crisis Intervention
    Major Depressive Disorder
    Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
    Tic Disorders
    Intermittent Explosive Disorder
    Head Injury Patients
    Intellectually Disabled
    Neurodevelopmental Disorders
    Dissociative Disorders
    Conduct Disorder
    DMDD
    Conduct Disorder
    Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders
    Impulse Control Disorders
    Development Disability
    Eating and Feeding Disorders
    Somatic Symptom Disorders
    Gender Dysphoria

    Accepts New Patients

    Subject to change at any time. Please contact office to verify.

    Location

    800 MacArthur Blvd, Ste 5, Munster IN 46321

    219-392-7025

    Timing

    T/W: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm

    Eleazar Calero, MD

    Specialties:  Internal Medicine

    Dr. Eleazar Calero is an internist affiliated with Community Hospital in Munster, IN, and St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago, IN. He received his medical degree from Universidad Mayor De San Andres. Dr. Calero specializes in internal medicine, and he accepts several types of health insurance.

    Language:  English, Spanish

    Medical Interests:  Arthritis, Asthma, Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension, Preventative, Medical Care, Wellness Visits

    Accepts New Patients

    Subject to change at any time. Please contact office to verify.

    Schedule an Appointment

    Office

    8141 Kennedy Ave. Highland, IN 46322

    Timing

    M-Th: 8 am – 5 pm
    F: 8 am – 12 pm

    219-554-4081

    219-554-4088 Fax

    Saundra Clark, NP

    Specialties:  Family Medicine (Nurse Practitioner)

    Saundra Clark is a family nurse practitioner with advanced training to diagnose and treat illness, prescribe medications and administer physical exams. Specialties and interests: Diabetes, Hypertension, Dyslipidemia and Health Maintenance.

    Language:  English

    Medical Interests:  House Calls/Homebound, Service Nursing Homes

    Accepts New Patients

    Schedule an Appointment

    Office

    100 W. Chicago Ave. Suite F East Chicago, IN 46321

    Timing

    Mon-Thurs: 8:00 to 4:30pm
    Fri: 8am to 2pm

    Same day appointments available

    219-392-7016

    219-397-6904 Fax

    Office

    8141 Kennedy Ave, Highland, IN 46322

    Timing

    219-838-5040

    219-838-8133 Fax

    Ali Al-Khazaali, MD

    Specialties:  Endocrinology

    Dr. Ali Al Khazaali is an endocrinologist. He received his medical degree from University of Al-Qadisiyah. Dr. Al Khazaali accepts several types of health insurance.

    Language:  English

    Medical Interests:  Bone and calcium disorders
    Diabetes, Pituitary and adrenal diseases, Thyroid diseases

    Accepts new patients

    Schedule an Appointment

    Office

    100 W. Chicago Ave. Suite F East Chicago, IN 46312

    Mon: 9am - 5pm - Wed: 9am - 4pm

    219-392-7016

    219-397-6904 Fax

    Zuhair Alsakaji, MD

    Specialties:  Pediatrics

    Zuhair Alsakaji, MD is a pediatrician. He received his medical degree from the University of Jordan and is Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. He accepts several types of health insurance.

    Language:  English

    Medical Interests:  ADHD and Behavioral Evaluation, and Management, Immunizations, Newborn Care,  School and Sports Physicals, Sick Child Diagnosis and Treatment, Vision and Hearing Screenings, Well Child Care Exams

    Accepts New Patients

    Subject to change at any time. Please contact office to verify.

    Schedule an Appointment

    Office

    6625 W Lincoln Hwy Suite 2 Crown Point IN 46307

    Timing

    Mon: 9:00am – 6:00pm
    Tues: 9:00am – 5:30pm
    Wed: 9:00am – 5:00pm
    Thurs: 9:30am – 6:00pm
    Fri: 9:00am – 12:00pm

    219-440-5353

    219-440-5354 Fax

    Lisa Richardson, MD

    Specialties:  Family Medicine

    Dr. Lisa Richardson is a family physician. She received her medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Richardson specializes in family medicine, and she accepts several types of health insurance.

    Language:  English, Spanish

    Medical Interests:  ADD/ADHD, Comprehensive Practice, Diabetes

    Accepts New Patients

    Schedule an Appointment

    Office

    4320 Fir St. Suite 211 East Chicago, IN 46312

    Mon, Tue, Thurs & Fri: 9am – 5pm

    219-703-2577

    219-703-6679 Fax

    Matthew Ramos Libiran, MD

    Specialties:  Family Medicine

    Dr. Matthew Ramos Libiran is a family physician. He received his medical degree from the University of Santo Thomas College of Medicine. Dr. Libiran specializes in family medicine, and he accepts several types of health insurance.

    Language:  English, Spanish, Filipino

    Medical Interests:  Acute Pain Syndrome, Chronic Disease Management, Congestive Heart Failure

    Accepts New Patients

    Schedule an Appointment

    Office

    100 W. Chicago Ave. Suite F East Chicago, IN 46312

    Mon – Thurs: 9am – 5pm

    219-392-7016

    219-397-6904 Fax

    Julie Ann Mantis, MS, APRN-CNS, BC-ADM, CDE, LDE

    Specialties:  Endocrinology
    Julie Ann Mantis, MS, APRN-CNS, BC-ADM, CDE, LDE, is a clinical nurse specialist with a focus on endocrinology. She received her medical degree from Purdue University Calumet. She accepts several types of health insurance.
    Language:  English

    Medical Interests:  Collaborates with multi-disciplinary team, responsible for patient care, Continuous Glucose Monitoring Devices, Diabetes,
    Disease Prevention, Exercise, Health Promotion, Insulin Pump Therapy, Nutrition Therapy

    Accepts New Patients

    Subject to change at any time. Please contact office to verify.

    Schedule an Appointment

    Office

    100 W. Chicago Ave. Suite F East Chicago, IN 46312

    Thursday 8am – 4pm

    219-392-7016

    219-397-6904 Fax

    Jun Kim, DO

    Specialties:  Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Dr. Jun Kim, DO is an obstetrics and gynecology specialist. He received his medical degree in osteopathic medicine from Western University of Health Sciences. Dr. Kim specializes in high-risk pregnancy and minimally invasive gynecological surgery. He accepts several types of health insurance.

    Language:  English

    Medical Interests:  Obstetrics and Gynecology, High-risk pregnancy, Minimally invasive gynecological surgery

    Accepts New Patients

    Schedule an Appointment

    Office

    100 W. Chicago Ave. Suite F East Chicago, IN 46312

    Timing

    Monday: 9am to 6pm
    Tues: 9am to 5pm
    Wed: 10am to 5pm
    Fri: 9am to 4pm

    219-392-7016

    219-397-6904 Fax

    Rajaraman Iyer, MD

    Specialties:  Pediatrics

    Dr. Rajaraman Iyer is a pediatrician. He received his medical degree from Topiwala National Medical College. Dr. Iyer specializes in pediatrics and accepts several types of health insurance.

    Language:  English

    Medical Interests:  ADHD evaluations, Immunizations, Newborn care, Prenatal visits, School & sports physicals, Sick child diagnosis and treatment, Vision & hearing screenings, Well-child care exams

    Accepts New Patients

    Schedule an Appointment

    Office

    4320 Fir St., Suite 208 East Chicago, IN 46312

    Timing

    Mon: 8am – 5pm
    Tue: 8am – 3pm
    Wed: 8am – 4pm
    Thurs: 8am – 4pm
    Fri: 8:30am – 4pm

    219-398-9265

    219-398-9370 Fax

    Cathy Oplinger

    Catherine Oplinger, CPNP, PMHNP

    Specialties:  Child/Adolescent & Adult Behavioral Health

    Catherine Oplinger, CPNP, PMHNP  is a board certified pediatric nurse practitioner and psych-mental health nurse practitioner. She attended Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis.

    Language:  English

    Medical Interests:  ADHD, Adjustment Disorders, Anxiety, Autism Disorders, Depression, and Pediatric Behavioral Health

    Accepts New Patients

    Offices

    100 W Chicago Ave, Ste F, East Chicago, Indiana 46312

    6625 W Lincoln Hwy, Ste 2, Crown Point, Indiana 46307 (Patients ages 4-18 only at this location)

    East Chicago: Tuesday 8am – 12pm and Friday 8am – 4pm

    Crown Point: Thursday 10am – 6pm

    East Chicago: 219-703-2586

    Crown Point: 219-440-5353

    Scot West, PMHNP

    Specialties:  Adult Behavioral Health

    Scot West, NP, is a board certified psych-mental health nurse practitioner. He attended Indiana University at IUPUI and specializes in treating severe and persistent mental illnesses.
    Language:  English

    Medical Interests:  Bipolar disorder, Integrative healthcare, New onset schizophrenia, Severe and persistent mental illness, Suicide prevention

    Accepts New Patients

    Office

    4320 Fir St. Suite 216 East Chicago, IN 46312

    Mon-Fri: 9am – 5pm

    219-703-9251

    Mario Robbins, DO

    Specialties:  Adult Behavioral Health (Psychiatry)

    Dr. Mario Robbins is a psychiatrist. He received his medical degree from Michigan State University. Dr. Robbins specializes in psychiatry, and he accepts several types of health insurance.

    Language:  English

    Medical Interests:  Behavioral Health, Osteopathic Medicine, Psychology

    Accepts New Patients

    Office

    100 W. Chicago Ave. Suite F East Chicago, IN 46312

    Timing

    Mon & Wed: 10am – 5pm
    Tue & Thurs: 12pm – 5pm

    219-703-2586

    219-703-6748 Fax

    Fadia Haddadin, MD

    Specialties:  Family Medicine

    Dr. Haddadin is a family physician. She received her medical degree from the University of Jordan. Dr. Haddadin specializes in family medicine. She accepts several types of health insurance.

    Language:  English

    Medical Interests:  Asthma, COPD, Diabetes management, Health screenings, High blood pressure, Hypertension, Joint pain, Lipid problems, Pap smear, School physical, Walk-ins, Weight management, Women’s health

    Accepts New Patients

    Office

    8141 Kennedy Ave. Highland, IN 46322

    Tue & Wed: 9am – 5pm

    219-838-5040

    219-838-8133 Fax

    Alfonso Blum, MD

    Specialties:  Internal Medicine

    Dr. Alfonso Blum is an internist affiliated with St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago, IN. He received his medical degree from La Universadad Catolica DeSantiago De Guayaquil, Equador. Dr. Blum specializes in internal medicine, and he accepts several types of health insurance.

    Language:  English, Spanish

    Medical Interests:  Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Thyroid Disease

    Accepts New Patients

    Subject to change at any time. Please contact office to verify.

    Office

    4320 Fir St. Ste 307 East Chicago, IN, 46312

    Timing

    Mon: 8 am – 4:30 pm
    Tues: 8 am – 4:30 pm
    Wed: 8 am – 4 pm
    Thurs: 8 am – 5 pm
    Fri: 8 am – 2 pm

    219-398-9840

    219-398-9845 Fax

    Michele Beigle, CNM

    Specialties:  Certified Nurse Midwife

    Michele Beigle, CNM, is a certified nurse midwife. She attended Frontier Nursing University and has been a midwife since 1979. She specializes in gynecology; contraception counseling and management; teen and low-risk pregnancy; natural and midwifery delivery; vaginal birth after cesarean section and water births.

    Language:  English

    Medical Interests:  Contraception counseling & management Natural and midwife delivery Normal, low risk pregnancy and delivery Obstetrics and Gynecology Teen pregnancy and delivery Vaginal birth after cesarean section Water births

    Accepts new patients

    Office

    8141 Kennedy Ave. Highland, IN 46322

    Timing

    Mon: 9am – 5pm
    Tue: 9am – 1:30pm
    Wed: 9am – 2pm
    Thurs: 9am – 5pm
    Fri: 9am – 3pm

    219-838-5040

    219-838-8133 Fax