Anemia
Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.
An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.
Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.
Dr. Melissa Ann Esposito, MD graduated from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1994. She completed residency at University of Connecticut Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in Maryland.
Medical School: UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (1994)
Residency: University of Connecticut Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licensed In: Maryland
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Melissa Ann Esposito, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
| AbbVie, Inc. |
$9,798
Orilissa $7,425 |
Lupron $2,114 |
Synthroid $129 |
$130 |
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| EMD Serono, Inc. |
$1,285
Gonal-f $1,064 |
$220 |
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| Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
$602
MENOPUR $602 |
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| Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation |
$267
GANIRELIX $219 |
$48 |
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| Duchesnay USA Incorporated |
$211
Diclegis $137 |
Bonjesta $58 |
Osphena $17 |
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| Other |
$154
CitraNatal $63 |
Select-OB DHA Caplets $36 |
Myosure $18 |
Prenate Mini $16 |
N A $14 |
Other $7 |
| Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program | $8,000 |
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| Food and Beverage | $3,499 |
| Travel and Lodging | $810 |
| Education | $7 |
Dr. Melissa Esposito's areas of expertise include anemia, infertility, and pregnancy. Before completing her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Connecticut, Dr. Esposito attended medical school at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Columbia, MD.