Philosophy of care | I believe in treating patients as equals and friends. When a patient visits, I want to make them comfortable when they share what’s happening with their health. I don’t like to lecture people, but I believe it’s important to educate patients about preventative medicine. It’s important to catch small issues before they become big problems. It's very enjoyable and very rewarding, particularly when I see patients in the hospital – and in the office – to know that what I am doing has an impact. I also like to find out what's going on in their lives in addition to the medical aspects – with their grandchildren, where they are going on vacation – just meeting people every day and getting to know them. | Why I entered medicine | Growing up, I played football and basketball in school, and I was always interested in how the body works. But my mom says it goes back ever further than that. She says I talked about being a doctor from the time I was 4 years old. I can’t imagine doing anything else – it’s who I am. | Community involvement | I spend time at Muhlenberg teaching interns, residents and medical students. | Personal interests | I'm caring, passionate, loyal and intense - intense in a good way. I care a lot about everything I do and everything that goes on around me. I love my family, and I spend as much time with them as possible. My wife and I have three children. And of course, we have our dog. Shes a German shorthair pointer and she’s definitely an important member of our family, too. I also spend a lot of time following sports – the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team and the Eagles. Dr. Wertz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Dementia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Wayne Mcwilliams is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mcwilliams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Aileen Love is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Love is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Pompe Disease, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

Emilia Secheresiu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Secheresiu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

Robert Marron is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Marron is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Emphysema, Lung Metastases, and Lung Transplant.

Mohamed Turki is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Turki is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Gastrostomy.

Douglas Corwin is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Corwin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, COVID-19, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Endoscopy.

Christopher Alia is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Courtney Dostal is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dostal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Matthew Zheng is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Zheng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, COVID-19, Sarcoidosis, Emphysema, and Lung Transplant.

Joseph Bacak is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bacak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Gallbladder Disease, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

Philosophy of care | Care for me means looking after your well-being in both health and sickness. It involves encouraging you to do the right things and take corrective actions during times of ill health. I empower my patients to make decisions. | Why I entered medicine | Medicine is a field standing at the junction of biological science, social science and statistics. It gave me an opportunity to help my community. This work is noble and both emotionally and intellectually rewarding. | Community involvement | I am involved in raising awareness about lung cancer and smoking cessation programs. | Personal interests | I enjoy soccer and running, as well as learning more about philosophy and exercise physiology. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Hypovolemic Shock, Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Philosophy of care | I believe that a strong doctor-patient relationship is at the center of delivering great medical care. I make sure to listen to what your chief complaint is but also don't mind hearing about that fantastic vacation you went on. Ongoing communication is also important. Once we have discussed your symptoms we will develop a comprehensive plan to try to get to the bottom of what is going on. I like to keep my patients up to date when abnormal or important results come in so that anxiety about a specific test is kept at a minimum. Tying it all together, I believe in always having a sense of humor and that a good laugh goes a long way. | Why I entered medicine | I always enjoyed listening to people and also being able to help them with their problems, and I decided early on that being a physician would be a great way to combine both of these loves. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time walking with my dog and my wife, watching baseball and football, listening to an eclectic mix of music, and reading Sci-Fi/fantasy. Dr. Blumhof is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

"Philosophy of care | My philosophy of care is patient-centered. I believe in a strong doctor and patient relationship that involves mutual respect, honesty, compassion and personal responsibility. I believe an essential part of ""doctoring"" is providing quality medical care in a caring atmosphere where every patient is heard and treated as a unique individual. | Why I entered medicine | Ever since I could remember I had always wanted to go into medicine. I am one of seven children. My mother was a nurse and she always encouraged me to enter the medical profession. She entered nursing school when I was 8 years old. I was brought up watching her study, listening to stories about patients and the hospital. My enthusiasm for medicine continued in high school and college; I loved the sciences. When it was time to fill out my application, I knew being a doctor would enable me to make a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of people when they need it most, and there are not many professions that give us that privilege. | Community involvement | I remain active in the community supporting my church, childrens schools and sports teams. I am also active in the American Heart Association's Lehigh Valley chapter. | Personal interests | As a mother of three beautiful children, wife of a wonderful cardiologist and a solo medical practitioner in internal medicine, personal interests are hard to fit in. My father purchased a home on the Jersey Shore in 1994, which allows me to enjoy the beach and precious time with my family. I also love to ski. I started skiing in medical school and make a yearly trek out West with my family and friends. As a physician, I am always reminding patients of the benefits of regular exercise, and I, too, try to remain physically active. In 2011, I completed the Lehigh Valley Marathon -- that was a very proud moment!". Dr. Persin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

Kaushik Kundu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kundu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Reactive Arthritis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

James Esbenshade is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Esbenshade is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Acute Cystitis, Sinusitis, and Flu.

Farah Mirza is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mirza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, and Gastrostomy.

Karine Thevenin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Thevenin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Otitis.

Jeffery Debuque is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. Dr. Debuque is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Hemochromatosis, Melorheostosis, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

Ann Brotzman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brotzman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Exogenous Cushing's syndrome, Cushing's syndrome due to Adrenal Tumor, Cushing's syndrome, and Defective Apolipoprotein B-100.