Nicole Chiappetta is a Rheumatologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chiappetta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. Her top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

Joseph Zaladonis is a Dermatologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Zaladonis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Seborrheic Keratosis, Warts, Sunburn, and Actinic Keratosis.

Philosophy of care | I believe that the physician-patient relationship is a partnership, built through mutual trust and respect. I strive to thoroughly understand my patients' unique situation and goals and provide them with education about their condition and all available treatment options, allowing them to choose the plan of care that is best for them. | Why I entered medicine | Medicine is the perfect combination of art and science. I enjoy working directly with people and developing lasting relationships. The field of medicine is constantly evolving, allowing new scientific discoveries to inform our treatment decisions. I enjoy the challenge of continual learning in order to provide my patients with the most up-to-date medical information and treatments. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my family, community service and running. Dr. Gust is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Plaque Psoriasis.

Philosophy of care | I hold a service- and patient-oriented attitude towards practicing medicine. I believe that superlative patient interaction, with an emphasis on education, is the foundation for a successful medical practice. | Why I entered medicine | I have always had an interest and aptitude for scientific discovery, but could not see myself performing research in a lab. Practicing medicine allows me to pursue my scientific interests while forming strong relationships within the community, and the opportunity to enhance patients' lives on a daily basis. | Personal interests | I enjoy competitive running, tennis, computer programming and meteorology. Dr. Mcclain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Neurocutaneous Melanosis.

Philosophy of care | I pride myself on being approachable and nonjudgmental, so patients feel comfortable having an open dialogue about their skin issues. I will listen and create a treatment plan together with you. | Why I entered medicine | Like many others in my profession I was good at science and wanted to help people. I look forward to working with you to improve your health. I find satisfaction in teaching others about their skin and how to take care of it. | Community involvement | I am involved in my congregation and volunteer at my local food co-op. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my wife, children and rescue dog. My interests include bridge, birding and ballroom dancing. Dr. Sasson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to be thorough, diligent, compassionate and friendly. | Why I entered medicine | Medicine combines two of my passions: science and helping people. | Personal interests | I enjoy family time with my wife and children, playing music with my son, golfing and running. Dr. Levin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Neurocutaneous Melanosis.

Jason Lee is a Pathologist and a Dermatologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis, Warts, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis.

Philosophy of care | My motto is that if I listen to you hard enough, you will tell me what’s wrong. I also like to view you as a whole rather than focus on one problem. I see how your symptoms are impacting your daily life and try to improve upon that. | Why I entered medicine | I’ve always liked science, and any profession that incorporates biology and helping people is a good mix. I grew up in a family of doctors, so I was exposed to the field early on. I remember my dad seeing his patients in the supermarket, and it was just a very friendly encounter – you could tell his patients were very appreciative of him. I see that doctor-patient relationship as a special kind of bond, especially since I will see many of my rheumatoid patients for the rest of their lives. | Personal interests | My husband and I enjoy biking, and we do a lot of city-to-shore bike rides. We also golf and have done rec league softball and football. Really, we enjoy any sport. We like hiking, too, as we can take our young daughter with us. Dr. Zavitsanos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. Her top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, and Psoriasis.

Susan Kim is a Rheumatologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.

Philosophy of care | Patients with chronic diseases need special care and attention. It's important for me to educate patients so they feel more in control of their disease and their lives. | Why I entered medicine | Rheumatology is a very challenging specialty for physicians as well as for patients. The diseases are complex and encompass every field of medicine. Growing up in my community I was always grateful for the care given to me and my family. As a result, I wanted to provide my community medical care they needed, particularly those with challenging rheumatic illnesses. | Community involvement | Growing up in the Lehigh Valley, I enjoy participating in events with the Arthritis Foundation and running local races with my father. | Personal interests | Spending time with my family and friends. I also enjoy running outdoors and exercise when time allows. Dr. O'brien is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. Her top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Scleroderma, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

Philosophy of care | Improving my patients' quality of life is of utmost importance. I love it when patients tell me they have returned to doing the things they enjoy most – whether that be work, exercise or a hobby – because their prescribed treatment is effective. | Why I entered medicine | Rheumatology is exciting to me because the treatment of autoimmune disease and arthritis has recently significantly improved. Many new medications, especially those to treat rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and gout have become available to physicians and patients in just the past 10 years. | Community involvement | I help organize fundraising and educational programs for our local chapter of the Arthritis Foundation. | Personal interests | I very much enjoy spending time with my family and friends, cooking with my children, and travel. Dr. Ingraham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. Her top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma.

Philosophy of care | I want to help people live their best life. | Why I entered medicine | My family comes from a combination of cultures. I was raised near the Venezuelan-Columbian border, and the exposure to this environment, with limited medical services, inspired me to work in improving access to health care to the area's inhabitants. Due to the political environment in Venezuela, I later chose to move to a country that cherishes freedom. | Personal interests | I enjoy my family, reading history, languages, swimming, scuba diving and playing tennis. Dr. Penaloza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Hepatitis C, and Cirrhosis.

Cynthia Bartus is a Dermatologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bartus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. Her top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, and Warts.

Charles Ludivico is a Rheumatologist in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ludivico is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Reactive Arthritis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

"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 Psoriasis. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

Philosophy of care | My goal is to work closely with patients to improve their quality of life and overall well being by offering the most up-to-date treatment options and developing the right treatment plan for each individual patient. Dr. Dunn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Lupus Nephritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

Philosophy of care | I believe in taking care of you with a unique plan for your lifestyle. Especially in the field of rheumatology, no two patients are alike. My goal is to get you back to doing what you love to do. | Why I entered medicine | I have seen the impact of uncontrolled rheumatic diseases on a patient's quality of life. In the last few decades especially, there have been many new therapies that can significantly lessen pain and improve function. For that reason I feel lucky to be in medicine now. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending free time with family and friends. Dr. Somashekar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. Her top areas of expertise are Perniosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

Ellen Field is a Rheumatologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Field is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

Philosophy of care | I believe that patients and providers need to work together as a team. It is important to treat the whole person, not just the disease. | Why I entered medicine | I love having the opportunity to work together with people to improve quality of life. Dr. Sharim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), MASS Phenotype, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and Scleroderma.

Philosophy of care | As a rheumatologist, I help you find a diagnosis for your symptoms, educate you on your diagnosis and discuss various treatment options to improve your quality of life. | Why I entered medicine | My love of science and the intricacies of the human body plus my desire to help people in need allowed me to realize medicine was a perfect fit for me. | Community involvement | I support our local Arthritis Foundation chapter and enjoy running races for charity. | Personal interests | In my spare time, I enjoy running, skiing, seeing movies, traveling and spending time with family and friends. Dr. Rudzinski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. Her top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Raynaud Phenomenon, Reactive Arthritis, and Vitamin D Deficiency.