Community involvement | Dickinson College Alumni Council. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Polyps. Her top areas of expertise are Fetal Enterovirus Syndrome, Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Philosophy of care | I want you to know that it is important to me to treat everyone with respect, kindness and professionalism. It is my priority to allow time for you to discuss your concerns in a nonjudgmental atmosphere. I believe that you should feel included and be a part of the decision making of your care. | Why I entered medicine | Throughout my training and career, I have been hardworking, caring and dedicated to helping people. I also really enjoying teaching and making an impact for the future. | Personal interests | I enjoy camping, being outdoors, and spending time with my wife and two children. Dr. Shoemaker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Polyps. His top areas of expertise are Fetal Enterovirus Syndrome, Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Patricia Maran is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Maran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Polyps. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Fetal Enterovirus Syndrome, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Philosophy of care | I strongly support patient autonomy. I see part of my job as providing information, discussing treatment options and helping women make choices they feel is best for them. Supporting my patients' informed decisions is integral. I give my patients the advice I want my wife, mother and daughter to receive from their gynecologists. I'm compassionate and practice evidence-based medicine. | Why I entered medicine | Obstetrics and gynecology provides an opportunity to practice lifelong continuity, preventive medicine, primary care and medical-surgical treatment. Sharing the experience of childbirth with a family is tremendously rewarding. | Community involvement | I spent a total of 12 years in the U.S. Army, eight of those years as an OB/GYN. The leadership and training I received were invaluable and provided me with a solid foundation. Along with other LVHN heath care providers, I have visited Haiti twice in 2017 working with The Haiti Health Trust. I also participate in the Haiti Medical Education project and video-lecture medical and nursing students as well as OBGYN residents throughout Haiti. | Personal interests | In my spare time, I do whatever my kids ask me to do. If I were not practicing medicine, I would be a tornado chaser or auditioning for the E Street Band. Becoming a super-delegate would also have perks. Dr. Pellini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Polyps. His top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

Philosophy of care | I help you understand your specific health needs by providing care that is current and compassionate in a manner all patients can understand. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine rather than research when I realized my strength is the ability to communicate with people of all levels in an effective manner. It is a gift that I was given to have the ability to understand very complicated problems and make a difference in people lives to be healthy, happy and safe. | Community involvement | I offer community lectures regarding HPV infections and cervical cancer awareness. I am an education committee member at the International Anal Neoplasia Society (IANS) and a speaker at free WebEx seminars. | Personal interests | In my free time I enjoy exercise, gardening and traveling. Dr. Hipps is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Polyps. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Dysplasia, Human Papillomavirus Infection, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and Vulvovaginitis.

Philosophy of care | I believe in informed choices when counseling my patients. I believe my role is an educator, to make sure my patients are aware of all the different options available to them - and, at the same time, to advise them as to what may be the best choice based on their clinical picture. | Why I entered medicine | During medical school, my toughest rotation was OB/GYN. I spent the most number of hours in the hospital and I slept the least, but it was the rotation that left me the most satisfied. I love the combination of medicine and surgery, and I find my role in women's health rewarding. | Community involvement | I volunteered during medical school and residency, helping at blood drives and free health screenings. | Personal interests | I spend time with my family, exploring our new neighborhood. We visit our extended family in New York and New Jersey. In a quiet moment (not very many), I love reading Shakespeare. Dr. Lim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Polyps. Her top areas of expertise are Fetal Enterovirus Syndrome, Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Female Genital Sores, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Philosophy of care | I consider myself an educator and facilitator. It’s my responsibility to help patients understand their condition, and guide them to make health care decisions in which they are comfortable and confident. | Why I entered medicine | I’ve always had a fascination with how the body works. I wouldn’t say that I chose to specialize in women’s health. It chose me. When I was a medical student, I was awestruck when I helped deliver a baby. When I deliver a baby today, I still am. Every patient and family I care for is a new experience, and I enjoy that very much. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my family. My wife, Anne Marie, also is an OB/GYN. We met during our residency at Lehigh Valley Health Network. We have a son and daughter and like to travel as a family. I also enjoy being outdoors swimming, biking, hiking and golfing. Dr. Mcintyre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Polyps. His top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Philosophy of care | One of the most important things to me is educating patients about gynecologic and obstetric care, which often includes talking about what is normal and not normal. I like to talk with patients in a conversational way that allows them to feel involved in their care. I generally want patients to lead the visit and talk about what’s most important to them, as opposed to me talking about what I think is most important. That’s part of what patient-centered care is about – having patients advocate for their own health care and having doctors respond to patients’ main concerns. | Why I entered medicine | I always loved science as kid and was exposed to medicine through my mom, who is a nurse, and two sisters who are also physicians. I tried to consider other science-related careers but always came back to medicine—I almost couldn’t get away from doing it. I became interested in obstetrics and gynecology when my older sister was an OB-GYN resident but really fell in love with it in my own third-year rotation. No other specialty was as exciting and interesting to me as OB-GYN. | Community involvement | I’m part of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, but on a more local level, I feel a real connection to the community from having delivered babies. Because I live in the area, I see plenty of patients whose children I delivered, and it’s always nice to run into them at the grocery, school, daycare – just about anywhere. It’s fun to watch babies I delivered grow, and to have parents tell their kids that I helped bring them into the world. | Personal interests | Outside of work, most of my time is taken up by activities with my kids. I do like to run and have done multiple races, including a few half marathons. Some of these are charitable events, and one that I do annually is the Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure, which supports the fight against breast cancer. I also like to travel, especially to warm and sunny places like Florida or the Bahamas. Dr. Reed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Polyps. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Fetal Enterovirus Syndrome, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

"Philosophy of care | My philosophy of care is basic: treat patients as I would want to be treated or as I would want my family to be treated. To me, this means being honest, open, always providing evidence-based medicine, and helping patients become active members in their healthcare. I also bring a unique interest in ""integrative medicine,"" which is the use of safe complementary or alternative medicine to aid in traditional patient care. In all circumstances, my focus is to recommend only evidence-based use of alternative treatments in the very best interests of my patients. | Why I entered medicine | I love the career continuity and satisfaction that being an obstetrician/gynecologist provides. It allows me to develop long-term relationships with women from adolescence, through the childbearing years, to menopause and beyond. Through medicine and particularly in the field of ob/gyn, I can provide primary care services, and family planning services, and then be the doctor who delivers your baby or operates on you should you require a gynecologic surgery. The fact that I provide minimally invasive surgery to reduce a patient’s time in the hospital is a satisfying experience I can offer to patients. It means a lot to me that I can be the same physician who cares for you and the female members of your family for most of your lives. | Personal interests | My greatest passion is families—my own family and having the privilege of helping others start to build their families.". Dr. Brophy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Polyps. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Fetal Enterovirus Syndrome, Female Genital Sores, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine because of my interests in science and in opportunities to help people. I chose to specialize in obstetrics and gynecology because it allows me to participate in important milestones in the lives of women. As in other aspects of my life, I always strive to treat others the way I would want to be treated. I feel honored each day to be trusted to help women stay healthy, listen and counsel them about their medical conditions, and treat their ailments. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Polyps. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Christina Racek is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Racek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Polyps. Her top areas of expertise are Fetal Enterovirus Syndrome, Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to simply help people. | Why I entered medicine | I believe it is a privilege to care for cancer patients. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Polyps. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Ureteroscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

Philosophy of care | I believe educating you about your medical diagnoses and conditions is an essential component of helping you heal. My goal is to provide you with excellent evidence-based compassionate care and treat you as if you are part of my own family. | Why I entered medicine | Deciding to pursue a medical career was a journey of discovery as I initially tried to stay away from the field. I was a school teacher for three years before I embarked into medicine. Ultimately, I learned that medicine combined the intriguing world of scientific discovery and the joy of teaching. It has allowed me to be a lifetime learner! | Community involvement | I am actively involved in the Society of Gynecologic Oncology and want to continue raising awareness of gynecologic cancers locally, regionally and nationally. I have been involved in raising money for the Women's Cancer Foundation and the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition by participating in their annual walks. I also support my local church and community. | Personal interests | I enjoy cooking, traveling, scuba diving, snowboarding and most of all, spending time with my family. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Polyps. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Endometrial Cancer, Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor, Oophorectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Philosophy of care | I believe that honest, two-way communication between you and me is an essential component of the doctor/patient relationship and leads to superior medical care. | Why I entered medicine | I chose medicine so that I could turn my aptitude for science into a way to give back to my community. | Community involvement | I am looking forward to moving back to the Lehigh Valley area from out-of-state and getting involved with local community events. | Personal interests | I like to spend time with my wife and children, attend professional sporting events (especially Philadelphia sports) and enjoy going out to dinner. Dr. Romagano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Polyps. His top areas of expertise are Fetal Enterovirus Syndrome, Gestational Diabetes, Preeclampsia, and Polyhydramnios.

Philosophy of care | I strive to support women and their families with their reproductive decisions. | Why I entered medicine | I wanted to care for those who need it. | Community involvement | My involvement has included: -Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology and member of the Pennsylvania Section Advisory Board -Member of the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and member of the Government Relations Committee -Member of the American Medical Association -Member of the Pennsylvania Medical Society -Member of the Lehigh County Medical Society -Boy Scouts of America Hawk Mountain and Minsi Trails Council Troop Committee member and merit badge counselor -Lay minister of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints | Personal interests | I enjoy gardening and home production, personal fitness and nutrition, camping and hiking. Dr. Rust is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Polyps. His top areas of expertise are Fetal Enterovirus Syndrome, Gestational Diabetes, Premature Infant, and Polyhydramnios.

Kara Coassolo is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Coassolo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Polyps. Her top areas of expertise are Gestational Diabetes, Fetal Enterovirus Syndrome, Polyhydramnios, Premature Infant, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Philosophy of care | I think medicine always needs to be practiced within the context of what is right for each patient. Two patients may desire to handle the identical situation differently, and as long as their choices are safe and suit their goals, I am comfortable being flexible with how I manage their care. I feel strongly that common sense and a humanistic approach should always guide us. | Why I entered medicine | I find pregnancy fascinating, and working with pregnant women is incredibly rewarding. I love to learn and teach, and I find medicine a perfect career for this endeavor. We are always learning more in medicine and passing on that knowledge to our patients, our students and our young doctors. | Personal interests | I enjoy outdoor activities, including running and swimming. Dr. Kraus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Polyps. His top areas of expertise are Fetal Enterovirus Syndrome, Gestational Diabetes, Polyhydramnios, and Premature Infant.

Philosophy of care | I have two young daughters and had a complicated pregnancy myself, so I understand what my patients are experiencing. I feel that it is very important to involve them in their care. I take the time to ensure that they understand their diagnosis, what it means to them and their baby, and what options are available. Together, we can then make decisions that are truly in the patient's best interests. | Why I entered medicine | My parents tell me that I've wanted to be a doctor since I was 4 years old. My pediatrician was most influential. She was gentle and caring, including me in everything she did. I loved using her stethoscope and looking in her ears. I remember wanting to be just like her. I entered medical school planning to be a pediatrician but found myself drawn to obstetrics. There was something very special about caring for pregnant women and being part of their nine-month journey. It was my natural path. | Community involvement | I am active in my church, and I participate in many activities that support children and families, such as Toys for Tots, the March of Dimes walk and community clothing drives. | Personal interests | When I am not working, I love to spend time with my husband and two young daughters. As a working mom, it's sometimes difficult to find time for all the activities I enjoy. You could say that hiking, traveling, kayaking and reading are on my wish list!. Dr. Durie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Polyps. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Fetal Enterovirus Syndrome, Preeclampsia, and Gestational Diabetes.

Joanne Quinones is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Quinones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Polyps. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Gestational Diabetes, Fetal Enterovirus Syndrome, and Polyhydramnios.

William Scorza is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Scorza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Polyps. His top areas of expertise are Fetal Enterovirus Syndrome, Preeclampsia, Premature Infant, Hysterectomy, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.