Dr. Daniel L. Adams

Shakuntala Varhade is a Pediatrics provider in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Varhade is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baller-Gerold Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Rotor Syndrome, Delayed Growth, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Obesity in Children.

"Why I entered medicine | My choice to go to medical school seems to have begun long before college and was the result of a very idealistic view of life and a desire to use the gifts God had given me in the most effective way. My career as a pediatrician was really chosen for me. After third-year medical school clinical rotations in family medicine, internal medicine and then pediatrics, my wife said to me, ""You need to be a pediatrician."" She reminded me of one very special 8-year-old patient who was dying of cancer yet who was the patient whom I talked about the most and whom I looked forward to seeing the most each day. After a few minutes of thought, I never looked back. And I've never regretted the decision. | Personal interests | Ideally my faith in God would define me as a person. A few years ago, I wrote up a personal mission statement that encapsulated my broad goals. That statement said that I want to be in a growing and dynamic relationship with God that allows me to be more effective in my roles as a husband, father and physician. My thoughts have not changed in the intervening years. I have a passion for doing things excellently, completely and with compassion. I feel that this is a direct outgrowth of my faith. I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, reading, landscaping/yard work, running and working in my local church.". Dr. Rice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baller-Gerold Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Delayed Growth, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Short Stature (Growth Disorders).

"Philosophy of care | Our philosophy of care at Children's HealthCare is to partner with our parents for the best care possible for their children. Our total approach emphasizes preventive care, proper diet, fitness, immunizations, as well as care of acute and chronic illness. | Why I entered medicine | Early in my medical training I knew I wanted to be a pediatrician. I love being a ""kids doctor."" It's a privilege to follow our patients from the newborn nursery to young adulthood. | Community involvement | I am a speaker for the American Academy of Pediatrics EPIC Program (Educating Physicians in their Communities) on Immunizations and Preventing Childhood Obesity. Our practice participates in the medical education of hospital residents and nurse practitioners and physician assistant students. I'm also a past president of the Lehigh County Medical Society, and continue to be an active board member as well as a trustee. | Personal interests | I have a personal interest in classical music and piano. When our youngest son left for college, I decided to call his piano teacher, and have been taking classical piano lessons for the last 8 years. I find classical music can inspire and enrich us all profoundly.". Dr. Toff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baller-Gerold Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Van Der Woude Syndrome, and Increased Head Circumference.