Philosophy of care | My goal is to provide the best care I can. I know it can be difficult seeking assistance with your health. I feel that communication is a priority, and I want you to feel comfortable with me. I will always do my very best to take great care of you in and out of the operating room. | Community involvement | American Cancer Society, Wings of Hope, Relay for Life | Personal interests | Cancer care. Dr. Pendurthi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Colorectal Polyps, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

Philosophy of care | I feel that patients deserve the best care. A multi-disciplinary approach is imperative to this. Regardless of what field of medicine, from nursing staff to different types of physicians, we are all on the patients' sides, striving to get them better and providing the best care they deserve. | Why I entered medicine | Since I can remember, I was always interested in the sciences, excelling at them in school. In college, I took a course in physiology, which focused my passion for science towards life sciences. In short, surgery is a life science which encompasses physiology, pathology, and medicine. Together with the importance of good rapport and bedside manners, surgery allows treating the patient as a whole. Helping patients, with a focus on treating them as individuals, is my passion, and knowing this I ensure great care. | Personal interests | I enjoy photography, trying new restaurants and foods, cooking, going to the beach, traveling throughout the world as much as I can, and learning about new technologies involving medicine and health sciences. Dr. Nicolau is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Thomas Diven is a General Surgeon in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Diven is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

Philosophy of care | I believe patients receive the best care when they can trust that their providers have their best interests at heart. Together we will build that trusting bond. | Why I entered medicine | I got into the medical field to help relieve suffering and improve the quality of life for members of my community. | Community involvement | I support Feeding America and the Equal Justice Initiative. | Personal interests | When not working I enjoy spending time outdoors, with friends and family, and traveling. Dr. Ali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

Scott Beman is a General Surgeon in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Beman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Parathyroidectomy, and Endoscopy.

Philosophy of care | I feel that the body is an amazing structure with the unique ability to heal most injuries and diseases. I view surgery as a way to assist the body in healing itself by removing disease and infection or providing a framework for which the body can heal. | Why I entered medicine | Surgery was always a natural fit for me. I am able to combine my technical skills and knowledge of the body to create immediate results, often increasing the quality of life for people. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my wife and my boys boating, playing a variety of sports and going ice skating. I also enjoy being outdoors and traveling with my family. Dr. Cesanek is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Parathyroidectomy.

Philosophy of care | I understand the importance of providing unique and personalized care to each patient. I’m happy to be associated with a hospital that shares the same sentiment. Dr. Grossman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to treat the family as a whole, especially in trauma, where the event affects all individuals in the patient's life. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine because I am dedicated to helping people. | Personal interests | I spend time with family and friends, and care for my two loving dogs. Dr. Stirparo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Philosophy of care | I strive to care for each patient as I would like others to care for my own family. I hope to ease the stress of your trauma, treat your injuries, and work to help return you to your life or new normal. I understand that trauma affects not only you, the patient, but those close to you. I aim to ease your loved ones’ worry by keeping them informed and working to address their concerns. | Why I entered medicine | I had surgery as a young child and was in awe of the physicians and surgeons that cared for me. I was amazed that they were able to fix my ailment and I wanted to provide the same for other people in the future. Dr. Wheel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

Mark Schadt is a General Surgeon in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Schadt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

Renata Lerer is a Gastroenterologist and a Transplant Surgeon in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Cirrhosis, Gastritis, and Mesenteric Artery Ischemia. Dr. Lerer is currently accepting new patients.

Carrie Sims is a General Surgeon in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sims is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Secondary Peritonitis, Peritonitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

Anthony Dippolito is a General Surgeon in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dippolito is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Proctitis, Diverticular Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Philosophy of care | I stress the importance of communication between my patients, their family members and me. Whether I am with a patient in the office or at the bedside, I spend as much time as is necessary to ensure all their questions are answered. It’s important that patients and families know what to expect before, during and after surgery. | Why I entered medicine | When I was growing up, I had the utmost respect for our family physician. When I was in high school, I joined a program that allowed students to rotate through different departments in a local hospital. It gave me the rare opportunity as a high school student to witness an open-heart procedure during the surgery rotation. That’s when surgery piqued my interest. I realized surgery was the area of medicine that allows people to see almost immediate symptom relief. That appealed to me. | Personal interests | I have three children. I enjoy spending my free time with them reading, playing and just watching them grow up. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to treat patients as I would want to be treated. | Why I entered medicine | I had a strong interest in science as a child and always knew I wanted to be a surgeon. | Personal interests | I am a triathlete, marathon runner and competitive cyclist. Dr. Boorse is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Malnutrition, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Philosophy of care | My goal always is to provide compassionate and personalized care. | Why I entered medicine | I chose medicine to make a difference in people's lives. I specialize in bariatric surgery because obesity is one of the most serious risks to our community's health. I especially enjoy the reduction in medications and medical problems that my patients experience after weight-loss surgery. | Personal interests | I enjoy boating and sports. Dr. Harrison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Rovinder Sandhu is a General Surgeon in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sandhu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Vijay Rastogi is a General Surgeon in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rastogi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Necrosis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

Gerardo Garcia is a General Surgeon in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Vagotomy.

Richard Conron is a General Surgeon in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Conron is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.