Kenneth Altman, MD, PhD, is chair of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery for the Geisinger Neuroscience Institute and a professor at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.|Dr. Altman earned a doctorate in biomedical engineering and his medical degree from Duke University. He completed a residency in Otorhinolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and a fellowship in Laryngology & Care of the Professional Voice at Vanderbilt University.|Dr. Altman is a board certified, nationally known authority on laryngology, care of the professional voice, cough and dysphagia. He has published articles and chapters in over 140 peer-reviewed journals and books, edited 2 books and delivered presentations at more than 260 conferences and courses. Dr. Altman is secretary/treasurer of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and past president of the American Laryngological Association (ALA). He is also a fellow of the ALA, the American Academy of Otolaryngology, the American College of Surgeons, the American Rhinologic Society and the Triological Society.|Dr. Altman’s research interests include pre-malignant vocal fold disease, chronic cough and dysphagia in the presence of neurodegenerative disease. Dr. Altman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Perichondritis, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Swallowing Difficulty, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Islam is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in pulmonary and critical care medicine. His clinical interests include respiratory physiology, airways disease and pulmonary tuberculosis. Dr. Islam obtained his medical degree from Rajshahi Medical College. He completed his residency at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. He completed his fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at East Carolina University, Vidant Medical Center. Dr. Islam is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in critical care medicine and pulmonary disease. Dr. Islam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.

Dr. Devine is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in pulmonary and critical care medicine. His clinical interests include the management of severe asthma and medical education, as well as overseeing pulmonary-critical care fellowship training. Dr. Devine attended Drexel University, where he received his medical degree. He completed his residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center and completed a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at the same institute. Dr. Devine is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in critical care medicine and pulmonary disease. Dr. Devine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.

Dr. Walsh is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in pulmonary and critical care medicine. His clinical interests include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, interventional bronchoscopy and pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Walsh attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he received his osteopathic degree. He completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center, where he also completed a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine. Dr. Walsh is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Walsh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchiectasis, and Silicosis.

Dr. Evans is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in pulmonary and critical care medicine. His clinical interests include airways and pleural disease and the management of lung nodules. His research interests include pulmonary nodules, COPD, asthma and venous thromboembolic disease. Dr. Evans obtained his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency and his fellowship in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Evans is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Evans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Pulmonary Hypertension.

Dr. Frederick is a board-certified and fellowship-trained radiologist. He attended Drexel University, where he received his medical degree. He completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center, and his fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Frederick is certified by the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Frederick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Ureterocele, Visceromegaly, Retroperitoneal Fibrosis, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.

George Wu is a Pediatric Radiologist and a Radiologist in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease.

Dr. Tejwani is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in pulmonary and critical care medicine. Her clinical interests include general pulmonary consultation, dyspnea evaluation and airways disease. Dr. Tejwani attended Osmania Medical College in India, where she earned her medical degree. She then moved to the United States, where she completed her residency at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. She completed her fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Tejwani is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in critical care medicine and pulmonary disease. She speaks English, Hindi and Sindhi. Dr. Tejwani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Emphysema.

Dr. Shoff is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine. She subspecializes in cystic fibrosis. Her clinical interests include cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, pulmonary hypertension and medical leadership. Dr. Shoff attended Rowan University, where she received her medical degree, and completed her residency and her fellowship in pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center. Dr. Shoff is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in pulmonary disease, critical care and sleep medicine. Dr. Shoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. Her top areas of expertise are Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Cystic Fibrosis, Newborn Jaundice, and Lung Metastases.

Dr. Lindemann is a board-certified specialist in otolaryngology. His clinical interests include allergy, rhinosinusitis, and thyroid and parathyroid surgery. Dr. Lindemann earned his medical degree from Texas Tech University. He completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Lindemann is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Lindemann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Hyperparathyroidism, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, and Thyroidectomy.

Dr. Collins is a board-certified radiologist. He earned his medical degree from Marshall University, and completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Collins is certified by the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Collins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET), Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Gastric Bypass.

Manoharan Muthuvelu is a Radiologist in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Muthuvelu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Emphysema.

Dr. Penupolu is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in pulmonary and critical care medicine. His clinical and research interests include exercise physiology, pulmonary rehabilitation and pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Penupolu earned his medical degree from Kurnool Medical College in India. He then moved to the United States to complete his residency at Jersey City Medical Center. He completed his fellowship in critical care medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Montefiore Medical Center, and his fellowship in pulmonary disease at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Scottsdale. Dr. Penupolu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in critical care medicine and pulmonary disease. He speaks English, Hindi and Telugu. Dr. Penupolu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Paul Simonelli, MD, PhD, is chair of the Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine for the Geisinger Medicine Institute. He is also the systemwide director of Geisinger’s Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine and the director of Population Health.|Dr. Simonelli received his medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, and his doctorate in biochemistry from the City University of New York. He completed his residency at New York–Presbyterian Hospital and a fellowship in Pulmonary Disease at Columbia University. He is board certified in pulmonary disease. He is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, the American College of Chest Physicians, the American College of Physician Executives and the American Thoracic Society.Dr. Simonelli came to Geisinger in 2008 after serving on the faculty of Columbia University in clinical, research and administrative roles. He has helped oversee the significant expansion of pulmonary and sleep services for Geisinger and helped found Geisinger’s pulmonary–critical care fellowship in 2013. Dr. Simonelli has been active in clinical research and has been the site principle investigator for several funded pulmonary medicine studies. He has special areas of interest in advanced lung disease, interstitial lung disease and chronic airways disease including asthma and COPD. He has been active nationally in the COPD Foundation, recently serving as chair of its Clinical Advisory Committee. Dr. Simonelli chairs the section on Advanced Lung Disease within the Pulmonary Department, and he has a lead role in systemwide protocol development and population management of asthma and COPD. He has also taken a leadership role in Geisinger’s Care Redesign Initiative.|In his free time, Dr. Simonelli enjoys gardening, hiking and reading. He also loves to travel.|“The goal of our population health initiatives in lung disease is to deliver the highest level of best practice care on a consistent basis to as many of our patients as possible.”|Video: more from Dr. Paul Simonelli, M.D., PhD. Dr. Simonelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

Dr. Dinko is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. He attended The Commonwealth Medical College, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency at Washington Hospital. Dr. Dinko is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.|Outside of work, Dr. Dinko enjoys sports. He also likes spending time outdoors, particularly hiking. Dr. Dinko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

Dr. Beichner is a board-eligible physician specializing in family medicine. Her clinical interests include hormonal treatment for adult transgender patients (18 years old and up). She attended Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, where she earned her medical degree. Dr. Beichner completed her residency at Washington Hospital. Dr. Beichner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Acquired Agranulocytosis, and Hypertension.

Dr. Sundaresan is a board-certified physician specializing in pediatrics and internal medicine. Her clinical interests include preventive care and chronic disease management. Dr. Sundaresan attended Christian Medical College, Vellore, where she earned her degree in medicine. She completed her residency at Geisinger Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sundaresan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. Her top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

Dr. Cover is a board-certified internal medicine physician. He attended The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree. He completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Cover is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Cover is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis, and Anemia.

Thomas Morland, MD, is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine. Dr. Morland has a special interest in preventing chronic illness through lifestyle changes.|“I enjoy working with patients on intensive prevention and placing lifestyle first,” he says. “I find that by incorporating whole foods into their diets, getting more exercise, improving sleep and managing stress, patients can stabilize or even reverse chronic medical conditions and decrease their reliance on medications.”|Dr. Morland attended Yale University, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Morland is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.|“The best part of my job is seeing a patient exceed expectations,” he says. “It's great to provide the ‘standard of care,’ but when a patient takes their health into their own hands and collaborates with their healthcare team, we can see patients achieve things they never thought possible.”|Dr. Morland enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, playing the string bass and piano, hiking, playing soccer and swimming. His family has an organic garden in their backyard where “we try to put our own advice into practice,” he says. Dr. Morland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Pulmonary Embolism, Shwartzman Phenomenon, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Conor Mulcahy, DO, is an internal medicine physician. He cares for adults with a range of chronic and acute conditions. “I enjoy being a ‘Jack of all trades’ but have a particular interest in optimizing lifestyle to help patients live healthier lives,” he says.|Dr. Mulcahy earned his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie. After medical school, he completed a residency at Geisinger Medical Center, where he was resident of the year.|“I love the longitudinal relationships I get to have with patients,” he notes. “I also have a passion for teaching.”|In his spare time, Dr. Mulcahy enjoys ultimate Frisbee and hiking. Dr. Mulcahy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.