Timothy S. Misselbeck
Distinguished in Aortic Dissection

Dr. Timothy S. Misselbeck

Thoracic Surgery
Lehigh Valley Health Network
LVH Cardiac And Thoracic Surgery-1250 Cedar Crest
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 310, 
Allentown, PA 

Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
Lehigh Valley Health Network
LVH Cardiac And Thoracic Surgery-1250 Cedar Crest
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 310, 
Allentown, PA 
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Overview

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to enable patients to better understand their conditions and be involved in their own care. Informed patients make the best decisions. | Community involvement | I have always volunteered in the emergency services. I am a fully trained firefighter and rescue technician. I enjoy riding on ambulance calls and hope to stay involved in this service for many years to come. | Personal interests | I enjoy the outdoors, especially the beach and boating. I also enjoy fishing and all forms of motorsports. | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 42th for pulmonology and lung surgery on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. |.

Dr. Misselbeck is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Ross University School Of Medicine-Dominica, Doctor Of Medicine (MD), 2002
Residency
Surgery (General Surgery), Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA- 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Specialties
Thoracic Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery)
American Board Of Thoracic Surgery-Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City
Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Macungie
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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Capital Blue Cross
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CareFirst
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Cigna
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Gateway Health Plan
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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Humana
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UPMC
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Wellcare
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

LVH Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery-1250 Cedar Crest
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown, PA 18103
Call: 610-402-6890
Other Locations
LVPG Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery-Muhlenberg
2649 Schoenersville Road, Suite 104, Bethlehem, PA 18017
Call: 484-884-1011

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.


1 Clinical Trials

Optimize PRO Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Post Market Study
Optimize PRO Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Post Market Study
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 13, 2025
Intervention Type: Device

12 Total Publications

The Spectrum of Diagnostic Findings in Postcardiotomy Tamponade.
The Spectrum of Diagnostic Findings in Postcardiotomy Tamponade.
Journal: CASE (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Published: January 31, 2025
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