Philosophy of care | My approach to care is rooted in patient-centered, personalized treatment tailored to your unique needs. While I rely on evidence-based practices, I am passionate about integrating the latest advancements in cancer research. I strive for compassionate care and meaningful personal connections. My commitment lies in building trusting, collaborative relationships and empowering you through education and shared decision-making to actively participate in your care. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine because of a deep desire to make a meaningful difference in people's lives. The opportunity to combine science, problem-solving and human connection to improve health and alleviate suffering inspired me to pursue this path. | Community involvement | I am engaged with my local community, focusing on raising awareness about cancer prevention and promoting the importance of a healthy lifestyle. | Personal interests | I truly cherish moments with family and friends; they bring so much joy and fulfillment to my life. One of my favorite activities is playing chess with my son. It’s always a fun way to engage in friendly competition and stimulate our minds. When it’s time to relax, I love watching Netflix and sports. Dr. Hafeez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Clear Cell Sarcoma, Wilms Tumor, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, and Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC).

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to treat you as you would like to be treated. I give my patients ample time to discuss all their issues and make sure that when they leave their visit, their disease, their plan and their potential courses of action are clear. Also, I am a member of the genitourinary cancer multidisciplinary consultation team. Together we review your diagnostic information and give you a written opinion reflecting the scope of your condition and recommendations for your best course of care. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine to make a difference in the lives of people suffering from disease. I do that clinically and through research of novel concepts, devices and medications. | Community involvement | I am a member of the Leonard Pool Society, a philanthropic group for Lehigh Valley Health Network. I am also involved in organizing community information and screenings for urology. | Personal interests | I enjoy time with my family, rowing and participating in most water sports. Dr. Baccala is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

Philosophy of care | Personalized care starts during my first meeting with a patient and family. That's when I get to know the patient as completely as possible. I want to know about the patient's concerns, values and support system so I can provide care that is specific to him or her. | Also, I am a member of the skin and soft tissue cancer multidisciplinary consultation team. Together we review your diagnostic information and give you a written opinion reflecting the scope of your condition and recommendations for your best course of care. | Why I entered medicine | When I was young, I didn't like seeing doctors. It created a lot of anxiety for me. Now that I'm older, I can relate to the way people feel, especially when they're coping with the emotions caused by a serious condition like cancer. My grandmother died of uterine cancer in the 1960s. During her battle, I felt helpless. That is what attracted me to cancer research. Now I see the amazing progress we are making through cancer research. | Community involvement | I served on the state board of the American Cancer Society. Today, I take more of a grassroots approach to offer my support. I participate in events, such as 5K runs, that benefit charities. Dr. Nair is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Clear Cell Sarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Melanoma.

Daniel Verges is an Urologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Verges is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

Philosophy of care | Listening is important. That's the most helpful to patients. You get the most insight into their personality. Communication is also important -- not only with the patient, but with the patient's family, and especially in the hospital or nursing home. Good communication goes a long way. I've been doing this for more than 10 years, and you build a relationship with your patients. I like to catch up, see how they're doing, ask about their family, vacations. | Why I entered medicine | My father was a doctor, and that had an impact on me when I was growing up. | Personal interests | My greatest passion in life is my family -- my wife and my two daughters. That's the most important thing to me. I spend a lot of time with the family, and I like to fish. We're big Eagles fans, and I have season tickets. Dr. Ehrig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Cyclic Neutropenia, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Multiple Myeloma, and Cirrhosis.

Jarrod Rosenthal is an Urologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rosenthal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

Yacoub Faroun is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Faroun is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Richter Syndrome, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Pancreatoblastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Philosophy of care | Urology involves complex, personal issues, so I listen carefully to you prior to devising your treatment plan. Also, I am a member of a genitourinary cancer multidisciplinary consultation team. Together we review patients' diagnostic information and provide written opinions reflecting conditions and recommendations for care. | Why I entered medicine | My mother became ill when I was in college, and that’s what inspired me to become a physician. I chose to specialize in urologic oncology to help patients find healing where there was suffering. | Community involvement | I have helped conduct annual prostate cancer education and free prostate cancer screenings in the community. | Personal interests | I have two young children. My free time involves spending quality time with them at museums, aquariums or wherever our family can have fun. Dr. Feliciano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy.

Paul Palyca is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Palyca has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, Urothelial Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Zachariah Goldsmith is an Urologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Goldsmith has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Obstructive Uropathy, Perirenal Abscess, Ureteroscopy, and Lithotripsy.

Sanjiv Agarwala is an Oncologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Agarwala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Melanoma of the Eye, and Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC).

Joseph Lennert is an Urologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lennert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Hydronephrosis, Obstructive Uropathy, Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

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 Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Thrombocytopenia, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), and Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome.

Philosophy of care | I care about my patient as a human being not a case. I want to be my patient's advocate. For me, my patient's quality of life is very important. My education has taught me to pay attention to not only the medical aspects of a patient but also the emotional and psychosocial aspects. I saw varied pathology during my training that makes me feel very confident in treating my patients. | Also, I am a member of the breast cancer multidisciplinary consultation team. Together we review your diagnostic information and give you a written opinion reflecting the scope of your condition and recommendations for your best course of care. | Why I entered medicine | My grandmother had severe arthritis and was sick since my early childhood; I wanted to become a doctor to make her well. My husband is an interventional cardiologist. He always has supported and encouraged me in my career. | Personal interests | I spend my spare time with my family. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

"Philosophy of care | As a medical oncologist, I try to empower my patients as much as possible – I will give you information, make recommendations, and encourage you to make informed decisions. Many of my patients initially (with newly-diagnosed cancer) have significant internal chaos. Providing information and orientation is often very calming – it is like shining a flashlight in a dark cave, so that one can see what is there, and understand everything better. When I meet you for the first time, sometimes the most important thing that I can do is to restore order to that internal chaos. | Why I entered medicine | I grew up with significant allergies, asthma and eczema during a time when there were no bronchodilators, and allergies were poorly understood. Due to sparse knowledge, I was constantly exposed to allergens from dogs, cats, feather pillows, etc. Due to sparse medical remedies (only prednisone available at that time), I was seemingly always ill. This engendered a desire to become a doctor and somehow exert some control. I was also interested in working in a field that would enable me to serve people in need. Medical oncology interested me in particular, because its research questions closely aligned with my research interests in graduate school. | Community involvement | In the past, I was a volunteer for WOAR (Women Organized Against Rape) in Philadelphia, and acted as a rape crisis counselor at one of the designated intake ERs in the city. I also participated in developing a Safe Touch program in the Philadelphia school system. As a WOAR volunteer, I conducted workshops with parents and teachers about teaching Safe Touch to children, in order to help children recognize sexual abuse and feel empowered to report it. | Personal interests | My favorite thing in the whole world now is to spend time with my (grown) children and other family members. In a ""previous life"", I used to enjoy tent camping, ballroom dancing, playing the piano, crocheting, and reading (Sci Fi books).". Dr. Austin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Follicular Lymphoma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy on care is patient-centered at its core. I see my role as your physician to treat your medical condition but also to take into account other factors that play an important role in the delivery of health care. I hope to work together with you and my fellow team members to accomplish a desired goal and ultimately deliver exceptional medical care to you. | Why I entered medicine | My journey to a career in medicine was a bit roundabout. Initially, I started out with an interest in global health which led me to pursue a dual degree in public health and medicine. This was an attempt to better understand the global factors that play a role in the delivery of health care while studying the pathophysiology of disease. I chose oncology because I found myself drawn to the therapeutic potential of the field. I am excited by the ongoing advances and I look forward to offering these leading-edge treatments to my patients. | Community involvement | As a transplant from Washington, D.C., I look forward to becoming more engaged in local organizations as I start to get to know the area. | Personal interests | My husband and I enjoy hiking with our dog on the weekends and spending time with family and friends. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Gastrostomy.

Joseph Ciecko is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Whitehall, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ciecko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

Philosophy of care | I like to focus on patient education. When patients are educated on their disease process, it empowers them. Patient participation and empowerment means they can share their opinions, knowledge, experience and expectations with health professionals to make informed decisions. This can only improve satisfaction with the care they are receiving. | Why I entered medicine | I'm a people person. I started in an engineering career but switched to medicine because I wanted to help people and form long-lasting relationships with them. I find this much more rewarding than sitting at a desk all day in front of a computer. | Community involvement | I have a son with autism. I am involved in local autism groups and volunteer for the Special Olympics. | Personal interests | I love to cook and make most of the meals for my family. I enjoy exercising daily. I love to ski, hike and travel. I am an avid Formula One fan and enjoy traveling to one race each year. Dr. Kousari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Boils, Kidney Stones, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

Philosophy of care | The first thing a physician must do is to listen to his patient, allowing treatment of the person rather than just the diagnosis. I believe in a team approach when caring for patients that includes physicians from multiple specialties as well as physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists and others to provide the expertise and attention you deserve. | Why I entered medicine | Urology care incorporates several aspects of medicine. Although many patients require surgical management, others require medical management alone. Having all these tools, both operative and medical, makes the management of urologic patients challenging and interesting. My interest in urologic surgery also stems from the broad application of state-of-the-art technology. Whether it is robotic surgery, minimally invasive endourologic treatment of stones and tumors, or the latest treatment techniques for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BHP), I am proud to be able to offer these techniques. | Community involvement | I have participated in free prostate cancer screening clinics annually. | Personal interests | I enjoy the outdoors, fishing and hunting mostly, depending on the time of year. I also have a passion for food and love to cook. It's a shared passion with my wife, a chef by trade. Dr. Johannes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Kidney Stones, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

Philosophy of care | Attention to detail is the philosophy best suited for urology. Each of the many facets of your patient history – physical exam, lab tests and radiologic studies – apply in providing you care. I treat patients as one treats a family member – with love, consideration, patience and understanding. | Why I entered medicine | Medicine is a field that allows you to take care of God's most precious gift – life. I find urology a particularly interesting and all-encompassing specialty. I am involved in every aspect of patient care, starting with diagnosis, medical and perhaps surgical treatment, and lifelong follow-up. Urologists treat a variety of disease processes involving organs such as prostate, kidney, bladder, testicles, penis and urethra. | Community involvement | I have gone on medical missions to Brazil, the Philippines and Haiti to help people in dire need of medical attention. I also have worked with underserved populations for the past five years and learned about the many obstacles they face regarding receiving health care. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my children, golfing, cooking, working out and going to restaurants with my wife. Dr. Georges is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Uropathy, Hydronephrosis, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.