Philosophy of care | I believe in providing care that is current, efficient, safe, individualized and personal. | Why I entered medicine | I developed an interest in biology as a child. As I graduated high school, passion and desire to help people coupled with my growing enthusiasm for science made medicine an obvious choice. It also helped me channel my strengths of being empathetic and optimistic with strong communication skills. | Community involvement | I’m involved at my church and also support Heifer International, a global nonprofit working to eradicate poverty and hunger through sustainable, values-based community development. | Personal interests | I enjoy doing outdoorsy things like biking, hiking and day trips. I sing and play the guitar. I like playing tennis and basketball and am a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles. I’m also a travel enthusiast and an aviation geek. Dr. Skariah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Pancreatoblastoma, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to treat you as I would a member of my own family, offering guidance in your time of need. I strive to provide state-of-the-art care for each patient during every encounter. I will do my best to make sure you understand your condition so you can continue to take strides toward optimum health. | Why I entered medicine | It hurts my soul when people don’t feel good. Since childhood I’ve been passionate about wanting to help people feel better. Growing up I saw the relationship my father had with his own doctor, and that inspired me. | Community involvement | I have volunteered in Mother Teresa’s mission in Calcutta, India. I also have organized and managed a team of 30-plus staffers for Lustgarten Foundation pancreatic cancer fundraiser walks in Allentown the last 12 years. | Personal interests | In my spare time I enjoy biking with family, tennis and meditation. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.

Philosophy of care | I approach and treat every patient like a family member to ensure they receive the highest quality care. The needs of the patient always come first and foremost. I hold myself to the highest standards for surgical outcomes and clinical excellence. | Why I entered medicine | Growing up with both parents as physicians, I was inspired early and found science and medicine fascinating. I believe being a physician is a privilege and treasure the trust patients and families put in me to care for them or their loved ones. | Community involvement | I am involved with nonprofits PanCan and Colontown as we seek to improve outcomes and research funding for new and improved therapies for pancreatic cancer and colorectal cancer. | Personal interests | I mainly enjoy spending time with my wife and two daughters doing any variety of activities. We enjoy baseball games, Big Ten college football, amusement parks and weekend trips to the beach or lake. Dr. Ocuin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Philosophy of care | As a surgical oncologist, I’m passionate about beating cancer. We hope to eradicate it and do everything possible to maximize the patient’s quality of life. I talk to patients in a language they can understand. When I make a treatment recommendation, I put myself in their shoes and tell them what I would do if I were faced with these options. | Why I entered medicine | I think I was born to be a doctor. My father was a doctor, and I was fascinated with anatomy as a child. I had anatomy models and would constantly play with them. During my first surgical rotation in medical school, I was hooked. Surgery is anatomy. The intensity, teamwork and ability to fix problems in the operating room is what drives me. | Community involvement | I find it deeply gratifying to support organizations that inspire me. I’m a long-time donor to Semper Fi, a group that gives financial assistance and support to post-9/11 injured veterans and their families. I feel strongly about supporting our military service members who sacrifice so much to protect us. I’m also an enthusiastic backer of Yellowstone National Park. I went there as a kid and later took my own kids when they were young. I’ve always been in awe of Yellowstone’s majesty and beauty. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my girls (my wife and three daughters) and my boys (my two dogs). I stay physically fit by running and working out at home. I enjoy landscaping and reading the classics, and I’m an avid Philadelphia sports fan. Dr. Brodsky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Alan Hammond is a Radiologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hammond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Pleural Effusion.

Philosophy of care | Finding out you have cancer is life altering for both you and your loved ones. There is a lot of misinformation out there, especially in today’s social media environment, and that can cause more harm than the initial news of your diagnosis. My goal is to provide information to help you make the right decisions during these trying times. Medicine is indeed a shared decision process with the physician and the patient (along with the family). I hope to provide relevant information to help you navigate your diagnosis and treatment plans and provide optimal support for you and your family. | Why I entered medicine | Medicine was the only career choice for me. I can’t see myself doing anything else or practicing any other field of medicine. Before age 10, I was heavily involved in helping my mother design her clinical practice. In my teenage years, I spent a lot of time in several hospitals in the city volunteering in various departments to get more exposure. In my undergraduate training, I spent time in a cancer lab that focused on drug design. Naturally, the next step was medical school. | Community involvement | Health care is a basic human necessity. I helped to staff a volunteer clinic in medical school with fellow medical students and helped with fundraising for the clinic. We saw patients free of charge and had gift cards for those who needed help with the cost of their medications. We were also able to assist the patients with nutrition, since the clinic was part of a food bank. I hope to start or participate in a similar clinic here someday. | Personal interests | Outside of medicine my biggest interest is in cosmology – the origins of the universe. We live in such a vast universe that spans such a grand period of time; one can only imagine what lies outside our own solar system. I've had the privilege to travel to remote sites around the country and use large dome telescopes to gaze at distant stars. | My family and I love to travel. Each year we try a different area to soak up its beauty and culture, although we do have favorites. Dr. Nadeem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Michael Vichnin is a Radiologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Vichnin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.

William Smith is a Radiation Oncologist in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Smith has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

Berhanu Geme is a Gastroenterologist in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Geme is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Ascites, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Subhash Proothi is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Proothi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Thrombocytopenia, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), and Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome.

Anna Niewiarowska is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Niewiarowska is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). Her top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer.

Roderick Quiros is a Surgical Oncologist in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Quiros is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Gurshawn Singh is a Gastroenterologist in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Choledocholithiasis, Hepatitis C, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

Darius Desai is a Surgical Oncologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Nicole Agostino is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Agostino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). Her top areas of expertise are Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

Hikaru Nakajima is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nakajima is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma.

Jamie Thomas is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Febrile Neutropenia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Prashant Patel is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Ascites, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

Ellen Redstone is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Redstone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Laryngeal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Steven Chen is a Radiologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Boils, Carbuncle, and Folliculitis.