Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to provide each patient the best possible care targeted to their individual needs. | Why I entered medicine | I think medicine is the most noble profession because we have opportunity to help people when they need it the most. | Personal interests | I enjoy traveling, studying various religions and spending quality time with family. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Pleurisy.

Daniel Rappaport is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Whitehall, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rappaport is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Factor V Leiden Thrombophilia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Philosophy of care | I enjoy providing primary care, particularly internal medicine, because it touches on multiple specialties and spans all ages. | Community involvement | I have served as club president for Parkland Ice Hockey, helping lead them to a national title in 2015. | Personal interests | I consider myself a family man and enjoy spending time with my wife and three children – which makes me particularly suited for primary care. I am also a sports enthusiast with a special interest in hockey. Both my son and daughter play on a travel hockey teams. Dr. Nimeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Thomas Doherty is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Doherty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

Nirupama Kakumanu is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Laurys Station, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kakumanu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Philosophy of care | I practice patient-centered care. | Why I entered medicine | My love of science, teaching and helping others led me to a medical career. | Community involvement | I volunteered at a clinic. | Personal interests | I enjoy reading and photography in my free time. Dr. Lesitsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).

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 Atypical Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

Kenneth Ryder is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ryder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

Paige Van Wirt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Van Wirt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Alzheimer's Disease.

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

Philosophy of care | My philosophy of care focuses on treating you as a whole person and establishing a trusting relationship. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine because I have always had a love for science and a strong desire to help people. | Community involvement | I volunteer at a local fire company. | Personal interests | I enjoy exercise, camping, hiking, the beach, cooking and spending time with my family. Dr. Fox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are Anemia, Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, and Autoimmune Hepatitis.

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 Atypical Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Acute Cystitis, Sinusitis, and Flu.

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 Atypical Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Hypovolemic Shock, Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

"Philosophy of care | I believe in treating all patients with dignity and respect. It starts with the doctor-patient relationship, which is based on communication. I strive to listen to patients and understand their background and values in order to tailor treatment to help them achieve their goals in health care as well as life. Health is determined by social and spiritual factors, and not solely physical parameters. | Why I entered medicine | I chose the career of medicine because I love science and I love people. Medicine provides the opportunity to build relationships over time and affect change in people's lives. | Community involvement | I am very involved with my local church. I have volunteered at the Allentown Rescue Mission's free clinic run by DeSales University. | Personal interests | I spend most of my ""free"" time with my family enjoying the outdoors and sports. I play guitar and enjoy music and literature.". Dr. Nussbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Sanjay Linganna is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Linganna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Philosophy of care | I believe in forming a partnership with my patients and taking the time to be a good listener. I try to follow the best evidence-based medicine guidelines for testing and treatment. I enjoy working to promote healthy lifestyles and preventative care to keep you well. I believe it is important to work together with you to create a plan of care that's right for you. I will try to be your advocate and help coordinate all of your care needs as your primary care physician. I also have a special interest in geriatrics and long-term care medicine. It is my goal to provide older adults and nursing home residents the highest-quality, compassionate care for optimum health, function, and quality of life. | Why I entered medicine | I became a doctor because I want to make each and every day meaningful, and make a positive impact on your health. I chose internal medicine because it allows me to establish long-term relationships with my patients. I truly enjoy the follow-up care and ongoing relationships I have with my patients, welcoming back the same patients again and again. It is my goal to help manage all of your health care needs - promoting healthy lifestyles, managing chronic conditions, treating illness and coordinating the transition between specialists, hospitals, and other caregivers. I believe it is important for every patient to have one physician who can act as a coordinator of care and to be involved at some level in all of their health care needs. | Community involvement | I serve as the medical director for both Gracedale Nursing Home in Northampton County and The Good Shepherd Home in Bethlehem. | Personal interests | I have been married to my wonderful wife Jennifer since 1998. When I am not at work I enjoy helping her with her jewelry business on weekends. I am also the proud father of two beautiful daughters. Some of my hobbies include running, gardening, hiking and playing with my energetic Chesapeake Bay retriever and our two cats. Dr. Holumzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Alzheimer's Disease, and Dementia.

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 Atypical 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.

Dany Nehru is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Whitehall, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nehru is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.

Joe Zhou is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Zhou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Lara Kauffman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kauffman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atypical Pneumonia. Her top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Chronic Cough, and Interstitial Nephritis.