Philosophy of care | I want to be able to deliver the best possible care to you in the most effective way. I emphasize preventive medicine – especially dietary and lifestyle changes – as the initial step for treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease and other related complications. | Why I entered medicine | I chose to become a physician because I can help people and help alleviate their pain and suffering as much as possible. | Community involvement | I volunteered extensively during my undergraduate trainings in hospitals and clinics in California. Here in the Lehigh Valley, I serve as member of Bahá’í faith spiritual assemblies in Bethlehem and Bethlehem Township. In the last 23 years, I have volunteered as a teacher, educator and lecturer in the Lehigh Valley community. Throughout my career, I have mentored students across many levels, from high school and pre-med students to students in medical school and medical residents. | Personal interests | I enjoy walking, jogging, spending time with family and friends, and participating in community and volunteer activities. Dr. Khalighi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brugada Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Fainting, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Philosophy of care | My goal is to take care of you, my patient, to the best of my ability. | Why I entered medicine | I became a doctor to partner with you and help you get better. | Community involvement | I am involved with Easton Charity. | Personal interests | I enjoy playing soccer, tennis and jogging for exercise. Dr. Elmi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brugada Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), and Fainting.

Ronak Patel is a Cardiologist in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brugada Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Ravi Desai is a Cardiologist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brugada Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Philosophy of care | I believe our patient-physician relationship should encompass compassionate care, education, trust and understanding. I will spend time during each visit educating you on your health and diagnosis to help you become knowledgeable and an active participant in your care. | Why I entered medicine | My decision to pursue cardiology was largely driven by my experiences as a patient and the family member of a patient. When I was in high school, my father died suddenly from a genetic heart condition. As an organ donor his veins were ultimately used to save his mother-in-law’s life when she urgently needed bypass surgery. These experiences inspired and taught me the value of this field, and I want to use them to form a personal connection with you. Cardiology is one of the most dynamic areas of medicine, and treatments are constantly emerging. Had my father been treated by today’s medical system, his outcome may have been different. I am passionate about using these new resources and emerging technologies to help you and your family prevent a negative outcome. | Personal interests | I grew up in the Lehigh Valley, trained in Philadelphia and then moved back to the area. I am not just a physician, but also a mother, daughter, wife, sister and friend. My free time is spent with my husband, daughter and two sons. We enjoy hiking, skiing, traveling and just being together. Dr. Mann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brugada Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Fainting, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Philosophy of care | I offer you compassionate, caring and high-quality patient care with a focus on preventive medicine and patient safety. | Why I entered medicine | I entered the medical field to be of service to others and to improve the health and well-being of our communities. | Community involvement | I work with and sponsor programming at local shelters, temples and other religious institutions. I have served on the board of trustees for a local high school, and have been active in the Easton-area community more than 40 years. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my family – especially my young grandchildren, rooting for Philadelphia sports teams and keeping up with current events. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brugada Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Ureteroscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Francis Burt is an Interventional Cardiologist in Easton,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Burt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brugada Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Minh Nguyen is a Cardiologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brugada Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), and Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT).

Jamshid Shirani is a Cardiologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shirani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brugada Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Cardiomyopathy, Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Philosophy of care | Illness can often be frightening and unsettling. I strive daily to use my knowledge to guide patients through the process of making a diagnosis and implementing treatment. I try to be a source of comfort, empathy and compassion at all times. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine to bring comfort and compassion to those in need. I am enriched each day by the experience. | Community involvement | I have volunteered in rural Appalachia, Tennessee and Pakistan. Dr. Ahmad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brugada Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Ectopic Heartbeat, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Nidhi Mehta is a Cardiologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brugada Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Heart Failure, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

"Philosophy of care | ""It is much more important to know what sort of a patient has a disease than what sort of a disease a patient has."" – William Osler | This quote summarizes my philosophy of care perfectly; it is important to treat the patient, not the disease or the numbers on the monitor. If the disease is not dangerous and does not bother the person, the person does not necessarily need to be treated. I also believe in involving people in their medical care and their decisions. At the same time, I believe in personal responsibility and expect my patients to do their best with lifestyle choices. I tend to be conservative and will prefer a non-invasive treatment over a surgical one given the luxury of choice. My specialty, however, is surgical or procedure-based, and I thoroughly enjoy the challenge of complex procedures, especially when I know patients are going to feel better as a result. | Why I entered medicine | I struggled between medicine and engineering as a career choice. My parents are physicians and had a big influence on my decision. While they would have supported whatever I decided, I was most influenced by the positive impact their work had on many of their patients' lives. Twenty years later I do not regret my decision one bit. I especially enjoy the physician-patient relationship. I am interested not only in the patient's progress but also their overall lives. During my years of practice, some patients have graduated college, others have gotten married – and unfortunately, some have developed dementia and deteriorated. I remind myself life does go on for everyone, no matter their medical condition. | Community involvement | I support animal welfare charities, both local and national. I also feel it is important to donate toward grade school education of underprivileged children toward scholarships. | Personal interests | I enjoy skiing, gardening and golf.". Dr. Joshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brugada Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Philosophy of care | Teach, teach, teach. Listen. | Why I entered medicine | My mother and sister work in medicine, and they influenced my career choice. I loved it in residency. | Community involvement | I have volunteered with the American Heart Association. | Personal interests | I spend my spare time with my two kids, and I like to run. Dr. Sundlof is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brugada Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy revolves around the physician-patient relationship. This relationship must be a partnership. The physician and patient must listen, trust and respect each other. As physicians, we must get to know our patients to appropriately care and guide them in their health care journey. Medicine is not all about guidelines and algorithms. We treat the whole patient, and therefore, we need to tailor our decisions based upon each person's needs and circumstances. Dr. Persin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brugada Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Praveer Jain is a Cardiologist in Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jain has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brugada Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Fainting, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to utilize state-of-the-art knowledge and care in a compassionate manner to treat the whole patient (body, mind and spirit). I picture myself as a motivator of patients for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. I feel strongly about the use of exercise and diet to support appropriate medical and therapeutic modalities and to help people live longer and have more fulfilling lives. As for the use of medication, my philosophy is to not be the first and to not be the last. I understand the financial strains of our population and prescribe generic drugs when ever possible. | Why I entered medicine | I had an interest in science and interacting with and helping people. My interest began in 10th grade biology at Liberty High School. I've always enjoyed interacting with people socially, on the athletic field and academically. I especially enjoy interacting with the patients of the Lehigh Valley where my roots are. I enjoy discussing all aspects of people's lives, which helps me to better treat the whole person. | Community involvement | I coached basketball and baseball for 15 years while my four children were involved in the Northeast Little League and Liberty High School sports programs. My wife and I are members of the First Presbyterian Church in Bethlehem. We support church activities and New Bethany Ministries. | Personal interests | I play golf, go to Eagles games, attend University of Pennsylvania athletic events, run daily and read Revolutionary biographies. My wife and I follow our children closely in their careers and activities. Dr. Biggs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brugada Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Amir Toib is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. Dr. Toib is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brugada Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Heart Murmurs, Heart Block, and Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).