Philosophy of care | My approach is providing you the information necessary to empower you to make decisions about your health. | Why I entered medicine | I chose a medical career because I loved the sciences, particularly biology and physiology, and wanted to combine that with my desire to help people. | Community involvement | I support the Safe Harbor homeless shelter. | Personal interests | When not working I enjoy drawing, exercising and spending time with my husband and dog. Dr. Guthier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. Her top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Myocarditis, Heart Attack, and Heart Failure.

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 Cardiogenic Shock. Her top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Sanjay Mehta is a Thoracic Surgeon in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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

Sobhan Kodali is a Cardiologist in Bethlehem,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kodali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Hypertensive Heart Disease, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), and Cardiac Ablation.

Courtney Bennett is a Cardiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bennett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. Her top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Cardiac Arrest, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Nael Hawwa is a Cardiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hawwa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Benjamin Sanchez is a Cardiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sanchez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Cardiogenic Shock, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

James Burke is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Burke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Heart Attack, Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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 Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Philosophy of care | My passion is providing patients who have complex cardiovascular problems with the best possible long-term survival and quality of life. I understand that a diagnosis of cardiovascular disease can be very difficult to understand and fully appreciate. I also know how difficult it can be to navigate the health care system for the best results. I offer you and your family the support, knowledge and expertise to make the best decisions for your circumstances, applying the knowledge and therapies that offer the most up-to-date and durable options. I look forward to helping you. | Why I entered medicine | I chose a medical career to advance the health care of patients suffering from cardiovascular disease. | Community involvement | I support the American Heart Association. | Personal interests | Outside of work I enjoy golf, exercise and travel. Dr. Atluri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant.

Philosophy of care | The opportunity to care for patients is a privilege. My goal is to provide compassionate, patient-centered care that is both evidence-based and individualized to fit each specific person's unique situation. I aim to treat patients in the same way I would treat my own family. | Why I entered medicine | I became interested in medicine as a hospital volunteer during my early teens, seeing doctor-patient relationships and being able to connect with patients during vulnerable times. Medicine allowed me to connect interests of both humanities and sciences. The opportunity to take care of patients in both preventative and therapeutic capacities is both challenging and satisfying. | Personal interests | I spend time with family and friends. Dr. Vyas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Cardiogenic Shock, Apoplexy, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to enable patients to better understand their conditions and be involved in their own care. Informed patients make the best decisions. | Community involvement | I have always volunteered in the emergency services. I am a fully trained firefighter and rescue technician. I enjoy riding on ambulance calls and hope to stay involved in this service for many years to come. | Personal interests | I enjoy the outdoors, especially the beach and boating. I also enjoy fishing and all forms of motorsports. | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 42th for pulmonology and lung surgery on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. |. Dr. Misselbeck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

James Wu is a Thoracic Surgeon in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Ahmed Nassar is a Thoracic Surgeon in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nassar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cardiogenic Shock, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Daniel Makowski is a Cardiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Makowski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Philosophy of care | I provide you the best cardiac care I can. Also, I want to ensure you are engaged in your care and focused on our shared decision-making. | Why I entered medicine | After years of community service and having a strong interest in physiology, I wanted a career where I was able to marry the two. | Community involvement | I donate to local charities. | Personal interests | I enjoy cooking, exercise and music in my spare time. Dr. Hoosain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Heart Transplant, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Philosophy of care | My practice philosophy is to hold your welfare – the patient’s welfare – first and foremost. I am committed to providing you with personalized, high-quality care, whether I am seeing you in the office for an appointment or in the hospital. I especially value clear, prompt and respectful patient-physician communication. Although my expertise in interventional cardiology involves treating existing blockages, I strongly believe that prevention is the key to long-term good health and much of that comes from excellent control of cardiovascular risk factors. My goal is to provide optimal evidence-based care with the best possible outcomes for you. I strive to put that into practice every day. | Why I entered medicine | As a biomedical engineering student, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to assist in innovating novel cardiovascular technology while working with many physician-scientists and their patients. I quickly observed the inexplicable bond that exists between physicians and patients. This allowed me to truly appreciate the value of medicine and the importance of bridging the gap between engineering and medicine. Today I find the constant progress within cardiovascular treatments inspiring due to rapid innovation that brings minimally invasive therapies to our patients. I am consistently energized and motivated by patients who benefit from quicker recovery, better outcomes, and improved survival rates. Cardiology is a dynamic field seeing prolific advancement on all fronts, with interventional cardiology at the forefront of many leading-edge technologies. Interventional cardiology is truly gratifying to me since it utilizes revolutionary therapies to immediately help critically ill patients. I find my work meaningful as well as impactful. | Community involvement | As a native of the Lehigh Valley, I am eager to leverage my expertise to give back to the community that fostered my growth. Having family and friends in this very area makes me even more passionate about educating, not only my patients and their families but also the entire community regarding cardiovascular disease and new evidence-based therapies. I have spoken at various forums around the Lehigh Valley, published articles online and in our local newspaper and will continue to look for new opportunities and mediums to share information. I volunteer to create awareness in the community while conducting cardiac health screenings. | Personal interests | During my leisure time, I love playing sports like basketball, tennis, golf and squash. I enjoy reading, traveling, hiking, learning about different cultures and spending time with my family. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

"Philosophy of care | My philosophy is rooted in making sure you and your family have a complete and transparent understanding of both the treatment and the goals of care. It is paramount everyone is ""on the same page"" – whether it is an easy or a hard conversation to have. I truly believe in ""shared decision-making"" between clinicians and their patients. Doing what is right for you includes listening to what you want. | Why I entered medicine | Between my wife's family and my own, I come from a long line of physicians and advanced care clinicians. I grew up watching my parents, both internal medicine physicians, care for patients in small communities in northeastern Pennsylvania. I was instantly drawn to the lifestyle and the idea of doing my part to keep folks healthy and happy for generations. | Community involvement | I am always looking for ways to become more involved in the community. I have volunteered at soup kitchens, Meals on Wheels and church events, as well as community screening events for student athletes in the Philadelphia area. | Personal interests | I am a ""car guy"" through and through. My love of automobiles started as early as I can remember, and I love sharing my passion with my children. I also love building Lego sets (mostly cars) and watching Formula 1 racing. I have a passion for photography as well.". Dr. Secheresiu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure, Heart Attack, and Myocarditis.

Philosophy of care | I believe every patient should be treated as if they were your family. Medicine can be complex, and I will explain it to you in such a way as to convey your health problem in a straightforward manner, with compassion and empathy. | Why I entered medicine | My grandfather, who raised me, was an anesthesiologist. His stories of the operating room would always fascinate me, and began my interest in medicine. Once when I was injured as a child and brought to the hospital, I felt my care could have been better in many ways. It is from that perspective that I approach each patient and their family – always striving to be better. | Community involvement | For many years I have supported the Children's Home of Easton, who house, feed, and educate children at risk. I also support the Swain School. | Personal interests | I am an avid music fan and play and collect guitars. On occasion I can be heard singing and playing in public in the Lehigh Valley (that hopefully isn't too traumatic for the audience!). | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 42th for pulmonology and lung surgery on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. |. Dr. Veluz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.