Nauman Islam
Advanced in Aortic Valve Stenosis
Advanced in Aortic Valve Stenosis
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 300, 
Allentown, PA 

Overview

Philosophy of care | My philosophy in treating patients is not only evaluating the signs and symptoms of a disease, but also looking at the person as a whole and connecting with them - for this is an integral part of the healing process. | Why I entered medicine | I was brought up in the environment where the medical profession is considered most noble. I feel lucky to have enjoyed the company of doctors in my neighborhood. I was very impressed by their ethics and professionalism. They served not only as a role model for me but also guided me toward achieving my goals. | Community involvement | I lead an interfaith dialogue for the Muslim Association of the Lehigh Valley at the Islamic Center in Whitehall, Pa. | Personal interests | I have three children who keep me busy with their sports and activities. I also love American football and loved the Colts when I was in Indianapolis, the Bills when I was in Buffalo and now the Eagles here.

Dr. Islam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Valve Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Rawalpindi Medical University, Bachelor Of Medicine And Surgery, 1996
Residency
Internal Medicine, SUNY at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY- 1999, 2000, 2001
Specialties
Cardiology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology
Fellowships
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Salt Lake City, UT- 2007
Cardiology, Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA- 2009, 2010, 2011
Hospital Affiliations
St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem
Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Macungie
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton
Languages Spoken
English
Urdu
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Aspirus Arise Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Avalon Health Care
  • MEDICARE PDP
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Health Partners Plans
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Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
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Locations

LVH Cardiology-1250 Cedar Crest
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 300, Allentown, PA 18103
Other Locations
LVPG Cardiology-Health & Wellness Center
50 Moisey Drive, Suite 103, Hazle Township, PA 18202

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Islam has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Heart Failure

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.


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