Overview
Philosophy of care | I will provide care for you that reflects a skillful application of medical knowledge, a relationship based on mutual respect, and an appreciation for how illnesses can affect daily life. | Why I entered medicine | I entered the medical field to help you, your family and our community. | Community involvement | I’ve volunteered at various shelters and health clinics. | Personal interests | Outside of work, I spend time with my family and enjoying the outdoors.
Dr. Yoo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Gallstones.
Insurance
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Locations
10 Park Place, Hazle Township, PA 18202
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Yoo has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Eastern Pennsylvania Endoscopy Center
Hiral Shah is a Gastroenterologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.
Eastern Pennsylvania Endoscopy Center
Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to treat you as I would a member of my own family, offering guidance in your time of need. I strive to provide state-of-the-art care for each patient during every encounter. I will do my best to make sure you understand your condition so you can continue to take strides toward optimum health. | Why I entered medicine | It hurts my soul when people don’t feel good. Since childhood I’ve been passionate about wanting to help people feel better. Growing up I saw the relationship my father had with his own doctor, and that inspired me. | Community involvement | I have volunteered in Mother Teresa’s mission in Calcutta, India. I also have organized and managed a team of 30-plus staffers for Lustgarten Foundation pancreatic cancer fundraiser walks in Allentown the last 12 years. | Personal interests | In my spare time I enjoy biking with family, tennis and meditation. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.
Geisinger Medical Center - Gastroenterology
Dr. Diehl is a board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologist. His clinical interests include endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and innovative advanced therapeutic endoscopy. Dr. Diehl obtained his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. He completed his residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and his fellowships in gastroenterology at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center and the University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center. Dr. Diehl is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. In his free time, Dr. Diehl enjoys spending time with his family and exercising, particularly swimming. He also has an appreciation for old cars. Dr. Diehl is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Gallbladder Disease, Watermelon Stomach, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Yoo isDistinguished. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Yoo isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Yoo isDistinguished. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Yoo isDistinguished. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Yoo isAdvanced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Yoo isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Yoo isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
- DiarrheaDr. Yoo isAdvanced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Yoo isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Yoo isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AnemiaDr. Yoo isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Yoo isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Yoo isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Yoo isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.