Philosophy of care | The healing process requires trust, knowledge and hope. I try to create a feeling of trust, give patients the knowledge they need to understand their own condition, and of course, develop a plan that gives them hope. I treat my patients as if they are a member of my family or a close friend. I committed myself to that when I first thought of becoming a doctor. I know what it means. My dear aunt and grandmother both had breast cancer. I know how it affected my own family. Treating a patient like a member of the family means empowering my patients with understandable information and formulating a treatment plan that makes sense to them. I share my perspective with my patients, try to eliminate the unknown and help them to see the light after passing through darkness. | Also, I am a member of the breast cancer multidisciplinary consultation team. Together we review your diagnostic information and give you a written opinion reflecting the scope of your condition and recommendations for your best course of care. | Why I entered medicine | I was conflicted between my passion for classical music as a concert pianist and for the art of medicine as an intellectual. I came to a conclusion that I could combine both arts and make a compassionate career with the product of my hands - the art of Surgery. | Community involvement | I am committed to church activities, medical missions and mentorship. I am actively engaged in women's programs such as 'Show your chapeau', a fundraiser musical event to benefit breast cancer patients. | Personal interests | My interests are classical piano, church organ and oil painting. I am also fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and Korean. Dr. Whang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperparathyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphadenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Mal Homan is an Endocrinologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Homan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperparathyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

Ya-yu Lee is an Endocrinologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperparathyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, and Melorheostosis.

Andrew Brackbill is an Endocrinologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brackbill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperparathyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hyperparathyroidism.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to treat and interact with patients as you would like to be treated yourself. | Why I entered medicine | I get the most joy out of helping people. | Community involvement | I am involved with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. As a founding member of the local chapter, I have helped raise money though our annual 5K walk. I volunteer regularly at a soup kitchen and help cook meals. | Personal interests | I enjoy long distance running and jazz. Dr. Vengrove is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperparathyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Diabetes Insipidus (DI), Neurohypophyseal Diabetes Insipidus, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.

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

Philosophy of care | I try to partner with you and treat you as I would want to be treated if I were a patient. I try to present your best treatment options and then we decide together what’s best for you. It’s not a one-way street. | Why I entered medicine | I wanted to help people to live the best life they can and to remain healthy. Whenever I went to the doctor as a kid, I appreciated how they helped, and I wanted to emulate that and help others. | Community involvement | I like to cycle, and I do charity events involving cycling. | Personal interests | I enjoy road and trail cycling, both solo and in groups. I like to travel with family. Most of my family is in California, and I like to go there once a year, if possible. Dr. Quintana is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperparathyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Hypothyroidism, and Diabetic Neuropathy.

Allison Froehlich is an Endocrinologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Froehlich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperparathyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Nodule, Obesity in Children, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

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

Philosophy of care | I strongly believe in creating a partnership with my patients, educating them about their conditions and treatment options, and encouraging them to make informed decisions for their health. I enjoy getting to know what my patients value in their lives and their health, and helping them achieve their health care goals. | Why I entered medicine | I love the combination of meaningful personal interactions and scientific thinking I get to experience every day in the medical profession. I specifically chose my field because endocrinologists treat a variety of chronic conditions, so we get to know our patients well over time. I love helping people understand their health conditions, feel better and reduce their risk of serious medical problems. | Personal interests | In my free time, I enjoy jogging, hiking, exploring local parks, cooking and listening to podcasts. Dr. Punati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperparathyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hyperparathyroidism.

Sharmila Koshy is an Endocrinologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Koshy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperparathyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Thyroid Storm, and Hyperthyroidism.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy in medicine and treating patients is to empower them to take control of their health. My role is to provide them the tools and guidance they need to live healthy and to optimize their medical therapy. | Personal interests | I enjoy reading and traveling, but I spend most of my free time with my family enjoying walks or playing in the park. Dr. Mccauley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperparathyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid Resistance, Hypoaldosteronism, Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency, and Triple A Syndrome.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to promote well-being of my patients to the best of my ability. | Why I entered medicine | I believe the best way to help people is through medicine | Community involvement | I sometimes volunteer at the local mosque community events like soup kitchen. I look forward to participating in health-related community events. I am also interested in teaching, and I look forward to getting involved with USF medical students here at LVHN. | Personal interests | Among the many things I enjoy, playing badminton and bicycling with my wife and kids is at the top of the list. Dr. Shaik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperparathyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Endoscopy.

Philosophy of care | I value empowering and educating you about your health care. My experiences have taught me that showing you compassion and making sure you understand your health status are crucial to treating you properly. | Why I entered medicine | After graduating college, I worked in a hospital laboratory as a medical technologist, performing an array of diagnostic laboratory tests for patients. With each test, my interest grew in how a particular disease or injury altered the normal physiological processes within that patient. This prompted my decision to enter medical school. | Personal interests | I devote time to teaching, being involved in research and quality improvement projects. Dr. Borja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperparathyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperparathyroidism, and Diabetic Nephropathy.

Philosophy of care | To listen, care and help. | Personal interests | I enjoy cooking, painting and spending time with my family in my spare time. Dr. Sun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperparathyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Storm, and Thyroid Nodule.

Erin Scholten is an Endocrinologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Scholten is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperparathyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Storm, and Graves Disease.

Philosophy of care | My focus is always compassionate care. My goal is always providing the individualized care each patient needs. Many of my patients require collaboration across multiple specialties. I was always taught that complex problems may require not just knowledge, but also the courage to tackle what may seem an uphill battle. | Why I entered medicine | There are few professions where you can help others become whole again. Sitting at the bedside of a patient and providing care has always captured my interest. | Community involvement | In transplant medicine and cancer care, community outreach and education are central aspects of daily life. It is a specialty that is always evolving and advancing at a rapid pace. Throughout my career, I have made it a mission to reach out and share such advances with the community around me. This can happen through community events and by partnering with local charities and nonprofits. | Personal interests | I enjoy traveling, seeing new places and skiing. Perhaps the biggest joy of all is doing all of it with my children. Dr. Rofaiel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperparathyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS), Polycystic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

Bankim Bhatt is an Endocrinologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bhatt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperparathyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Neuropathy, Obesity in Children, and Hypothyroidism.

Geraldo Saavedra is an Endocrinologist in Whitehall, Pennsylvania. Dr. Saavedra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperparathyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Nephropathy, Familial Hypopituitarism, and Hashimoto Thyroiditis.

Mrunalini Deshmukh is an Endocrinologist in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. Dr. Deshmukh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperparathyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, and Tissue Biopsy.