Philosophy of care | Medicine and radiology should be centered on you, the patient, and your images should be tailored to address your specific concerns. As radiologists we add value through attention to detail and by communicating directly with your other physicians. Working together as part of the patient-care team makes us stronger and guides you toward the best possible outcome. | Why I entered medicine | Radiology is a rapidly evolving field and allows us to harness the latest technological advancements to help you. Through experiences with my own family and friends, I have seen time and time again radiology making a tremendous difference in the diagnosis and treatment of loved ones, and it is a privilege to be an integral part of your patient-care team. | Community involvement | I participate in local funding, clothing and food drives through organizations in the Lehigh Valley. I am also a member of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) and the Society of Skeletal Radiology. | Personal interests | I enjoy physical fitness (including running, weight training and hiking), and I believe physical activity is important to continued well-being and happiness. As a family, we enjoy traveling and experiencing new cultures and food. Dr. Malhotra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baker Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tenosynovitis, Rhizarthrosis, and Synovitis.

John Cox is a Radiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cox is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baker Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Synovial Osteochondromatosis.

Ravi Desai is a Radiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Desai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baker Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Gallbladder Disease, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Visceromegaly.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to provide you with the highest level of care through my radiology reads. This results in an accurate diagnosis, allowing your clinician to formulate a specific treatment plan that will be most beneficial to you. | Why I entered medicine | I chose medicine as a career because I believe it allows me to make a difference in people's lives. | Personal interests | I enjoy running, cycling, spending time with my family and listening to music. Mr. Longo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baker Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Emphysema, Pleurisy, and Visceromegaly.

Kenneth Kurtz is a Radiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kurtz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baker Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Visceromegaly.

Larry Braunstein is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Braunstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baker Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Visceromegaly, Lung Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Vertebroplasty.

James Newcomb is a Radiologist and a Cardiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Newcomb is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baker Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization.

Philosophy of care | I believe in a team approach. I encourage my patients to be actively involved in their care. I enjoy getting to know patients outside their illness. | Why I entered medicine | I chose the medical profession after experiencing the illness of a family member. Dr. Kochuba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baker Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Melorheostosis.

Eric Gertner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gertner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baker Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Cirrhosis.

Philosophy of care | I am passionate about orthopedic sports medicine. Successfully caring for athletes and patients from all walks of life is extremely rewarding to me. I enjoy helping people get back to the activities and lifestyle that make them happy and give them strength. I will spend time with you to understand your problem and help you get better. | Why I entered medicine | Growing up in Allentown, I did not have a lot of exposure to orthopedics, as no one in my family worked in medicine. But I’d always loved working with my hands and began to excel in the sciences in school. Fortunately, I found orthopedics through a shadowing opportunity, fell in love and have never looked back. I feel extremely fortunate. I am team physician at Lafayette College, and was assistant team doctor for the Los Angeles Lakers, the Los Angeles Kings and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Medicine has offered me the great opportunity to help others while presenting exciting new challenges every day. | Personal interests | I love spending time with my wife and two children, traveling and playing sports. I grew up as a competitive swimmer, so love all things around the water. I also enjoy running, biking, hiking and basketball. | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 25th in the country for orthopedic care on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. Our team of more than 200 orthopedic specialists provide award-winning, nationally-recognized care with experience, expertise and leading-edge technology. |. Dr. Slenker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baker Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Philosophy of care | I pride myself on the amount of personal care and follow up I provide to my patients, many of whom have been my patients for more than 20 years. | Why I entered medicine | I chose to become a physician because I felt it would be a challenging profession that would allow me to have a positive impact on others' lives. | Personal interests | I have a strong interest in athletics, including regularly participating in swimming, cycling, watching my son play competitive tennis, and golf. | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 25th in the country for orthopedic care on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. Our team of more than 200 orthopedic specialists provide award-winning, nationally-recognized care with experience, expertise and leading-edge technology. |. Dr. Jaeger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baker Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Philosophy of care | My mindset is to listen to you and understand why you are here for an appointment. I want to know not just what may be wrong, but about you, and what are your long-term and short-term goals. I will do my best to help you achieve those goals with the skills and experience I have been gifted. | Why I entered medicine | Growing up in the coal regions of Pennsylvania, my parents – dad was a Pennsylvania State Police trooper and my mom worked in a local cafeteria – I saw the respect and admiration they had for our town physicians. I wanted to study hard and become a physician to help people – people like my parents – and earn that respect in a vocation that would never feel like a job, but a calling. I knew as a doctor that I could serve folks for as long as I am capable. | Community involvement | My entire professional life has been inextricably integrated into community service as a Level 1 trauma surgeon, a team physician for many regional high schools, colleges and professional teams (Lehigh Valley Phantoms, Philadelphia Eagles training camp). I also have been a leader in organizing opioid crisis town halls and fundraisers, have been an invited health fair speaker, co-developed Medical Fitness in the Lehigh Valley, developed Integrated Health Campus, and am an invited member of several regional boards of directors. | Personal interests | I have many varied interests including as a competitive swimmer in U.S. Masters Swimming, cycling, woodworking, custom framing, nutrition and CBD research. I also host a cable television health show that addresses health and medical issues. | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 25th in the country for orthopedic care on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. Our team of more than 200 orthopedic specialists provide award-winning, nationally-recognized care with experience, expertise and leading-edge technology. |. Dr. Meade is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baker Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Knee Replacement.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to treat each patient as I would a family member. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine because I was fascinated by the complexity of the human body and wanted to make an impact on the lives of others. | Community involvement | I participate in various charities, including Edu-GIRLS and Girl Rising. | Personal interests | I enjoy cooking and playing tennis. Dr. Newatia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baker Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Carbuncle, Boils, and Folliculitis.

John Martucci is a Radiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Martucci is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baker Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Carbuncle, Boils, Folliculitis, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

Philosophy of care | I treat all patients as I would like to be treated. | Why I entered medicine | It feels good when I practice medicine. | Community involvement | I participate in parish activities. | Personal interests | In my free time I enjoy fishing and hunting. | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 25th in the country for orthopedic care on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. Our team of more than 200 orthopedic specialists provide award-winning, nationally-recognized care with experience, expertise and leading-edge technology. |. Dr. Dibenedetto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baker Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, and Bursitis.

Philosophy of care | My goals often revolve around keeping people as active as possible. I think living an active life often leads to healthier mind and body. | Why I entered medicine | In medicine, you have the ability to affect someone’s life in a way that impacts not only if, but how, they live. Having the skills to teach and help a patient into recovery is a beautiful thing. | Community involvement | I am the Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician for Emmaus High School and Muhlenberg College. | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 25th in the country for orthopedic care on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. Our team of more than 200 orthopedic specialists provide award-winning, nationally-recognized care with experience, expertise and leading-edge technology. |. Dr. Evans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baker Cyst. Her top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tennis Elbow, and Hypermobile Joints.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to not only treat my patients, but to guide them to help themselves. I also strive to treat each individual with the same dignity and respect as I would treat my own family. | Why I entered medicine | I have always had a passion for medicine, and I enjoy the opportunity to have relationships with my patients within the community. I find medicine to be both rewarding and challenging, as every day is different and every individual has specific needs. Through medicine I can help heal the body and the mind not only with medication, but with education and awareness. I entered medicine to know that at the end of the day, I have hopefully made a difference in someone's life and well-being. I chose sports medicine as a specialty because I understand the importance of fitness in a person's overall health. I feel I can relate to active individuals because I myself was a college athlete and continue to maintain my health through exercise. Since almost 90 percent of sports injuries do not require surgical intervention, I wanted to have a career that would allow me to give my patients a variety of treatment options. | Community involvement | I work with students and athletes at Muhlenberg College and Cedar Crest College. | Personal interests | My personal interests include spending time with my family and playing outside with my kids. I make exercise a priority through weight training and soccer leagues. I enjoy traveling and learning different cultures. | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 25th in the country for orthopedic care on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. Our team of more than 200 orthopedic specialists provide award-winning, nationally-recognized care with experience, expertise and leading-edge technology. |. Dr. Al is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baker Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Rhizarthrosis, and Tennis Elbow.

Yury Bykov is a General Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bykov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baker Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Caffey Disease, Infectious Arthritis, Baker Cyst, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

Philosophy of care | I strive to provide you with personal, attentive, compassionate and complete care, while providing you with the information needed to help make well-informed decisions about your medical options. I consider treating my patients a great privilege and take that responsibility seriously. My philosophy has always been pretty simple: Treat your patients as you would want to be treated. I will take the time to listen to your story, concerns and needs, educate you about all your choices and provide the best care possible to get you back to your goals. | Why I entered medicine | I consider medicine as a vocation and have always felt my decision to become a physician was a calling. From a young age, I began to appreciate the great joy that came with being able to make a positive impact on someone’s well-being. This fueled my desire to become a physician and helped me channel my energy in the pursuit of a career in medicine. Over my many years in practice, I have had the privilege of getting to know many wonderful people and have experienced the great satisfaction that comes with being able to assist them on their journey – these are some of the great gifts I have been lucky enough to receive that have validated my decision to become a doctor. | Community involvement | I have belonged to numerous professional societies, acted as a clinical instructor for numerous educational programs and have provided medical coverage for several local high schools. | Personal interests | I’m an avid martial artist and black belt who has studied under several different disciplines. I enjoy music and am a rabid sports fan. | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 25th in the country for orthopedic care on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. Our team of more than 200 orthopedic specialists provide award-winning, nationally-recognized care with experience, expertise and leading-edge technology. |. Dr. Rossini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baker Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Philosophy of care | I prefer to keep things simple and easy, treating patients as I would like to be treated. I listen to what the patient is telling me. I explain the diagnosis and treatment options as clearly and succinctly as possible so my patients can make informed decisions about their care. I stick with what works best for me and my patients in the office and in surgery, always wanting the best outcome possible. | Why I entered medicine | It was easy for me to follow my father, a well-respected obstetrician/gynecologist, into a medical career. I wanted to combine my love of sports and interest in how an athlete was able to return to play after a devastating injury by becoming a sports medicine doctor. I envisioned myself as the team doctor running onto the field to tend to the stricken athlete; now, it's a reality. | Community involvement | I'm involved with the Maimonides Society of the Lehigh Valley, the Lehigh Valley Dawgs (minor league basketball) and multiple charitable donations and endeavors. I also serve as a radio talk show sports injury consultant, an assistant team physician at Central Catholic High School and an orthopedic surgeon for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (Philadelphia Flyers' AHL affiliate). I previously served as team physician for the Allentown Ambassadors (minor league baseball). | Personal interests | In my free time I enjoy golf, bicycling, ice hockey, collecting sports memorabilia, learning Italian and being with my family. | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 25th in the country for orthopedic care on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. Our team of more than 200 orthopedic specialists provide award-winning, nationally-recognized care with experience, expertise and leading-edge technology. |. Dr. Cooper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baker Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tennis Elbow, and Hip Replacement.