Philosophy of care | I strive to understand your perspective and partner with you to determine the course that best adheres to your needs as my patient. I see myself as the consultant for health care. I had the privilege of attending medical school and residency. I can translate and help you understand the risks vs. benefits of diagnostic testing, screenings and treatments. | Why I entered medicine | My father shared his passion for the human body – how it heals, how it grows, how it survives. I wanted a career in which I could help people and I loved learning about the human body. | Community involvement | I’m involved with American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advocacy; Moms Demand Action, a grassroots movement fighting for public safety measures regarding gun violence; and in volunteering education for parents to feed children. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending free time with my family, culinary medicine, using the rower and art. Dr. Pinkham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

Nelson Kopyt is a Nephrologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kopyt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Glomerulonephritis, and Kidney Transplant.

Philosophy of care | I treat my patients as if they are from my family. | Why I entered medicine | I have always liked science, and I really enjoy what I can do for my patients. I focus on educating my patients about their medical condition and help them understand their options of therapy. | Community involvement | Educating students is something I do to help others. | Personal interests | I enjoy gardening in my spare time. Dr. Bollu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

Philosophy of care | I want to develop a long-term relationship with patients, enabling them to navigate the often confusing medical system as it pertains to the care of chronic kidney disease, dialysis, transplantation, hypertension and electrolyte management. | Why I entered medicine | I enjoy scientific inquiry, but I wanted to apply scientific knowledge to help people improve their lives. | Community involvement | I participate in many community service initiatives of the local National Kidney Foundation chapter, including giving lectures, counseling at chronic kidney disease screening events and being a patient advocate. I am also active in my church, providing food to a local pantry and getting involved in many community service projects. | Personal interests | My interests are faith, family, friends and fitness, especially road cycling. I also enjoy playing the trumpet. Dr. Schairer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Nephrosclerosis.

James Reichart is a Nephrologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Reichart is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

Drew Harrison is a Nephrologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Harrison is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

Philosophy of care | Acting in the best interests of the patient is always my top priority. | Why I entered medicine | Growing up in a rural area, I found the available care to be somewhat substandard. I decided that I would commit myself to improving the lives of my patients by providing them with the best possible care. | Personal interests | I enjoy gardening and exercising. I also maintain a saltwater aquarium. Dr. Wilcox is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Nephrosclerosis.

Vikram Verma is a Nephrologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Verma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Acute Kidney Failure, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

Kathryn Ussai is a Nephrologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ussai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

Shawn Hazlett is a Nephrologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hazlett is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are SVC Obstruction, May Thurner Syndrome, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Acute Kidney Failure.

Joseph Guzzo is a Nephrologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Guzzo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease.

Frederick Fleszler is a Nephrologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fleszler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Tayyab Ali is a Nephrologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ali is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Necrosis.

Harinder Singh is a Nephrologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Singh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

Sharon Maynard is a Nephrologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Maynard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Low Potassium Level, and Nephrosclerosis.

Philosophy of care | In a world where it seems like practices are becoming larger and less personal, our office is still a small two practitioner practice. This allows a patient to be able to see the same physician in the practice and for that doctor to be able to know that patient and his or her family as well as he can. | Why I entered medicine | I had originally entered college planning to become a chemical engineer. After a semester of math and science, I decided that I wanted a profession where I could feel like I was directly impacting people's lives on a daily basis. I really cherish getting to know my patients and their families. | Community involvement | I am involved in my son's team sports and school events. I am a lector and an RCIA sponsor at my church and enjoy playing tuba in the Nazareth Community Band. | Personal interests | I enjoy playing tuba, gardening and running. Dr. Heffelfinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Philosophy of care | Family medicine gives me the opportunity to practice my passion. I dedicated a lifetime to taking care of my patients and their family by managing their well-being and tracking their progress and needs. I take pride in being a very thorough and dedicated physician with 30 years of experience. I strive to keep my knowledge current and have consistently been complimented for my bedside manner and efforts to uplift my patients. | Why I entered medicine | I consider medicine to be a human service. It’s not a job for me, but a way of life. I chose this life to make a difference in the lives of others and their loved ones. I consider my mission to be helping my patients remain upbeat and positive about their care and overall health. | Community involvement | I help overseas orphanages and in war-torn countries. | Personal interests | I enjoy walking, gardening and yard work. I love cooking for my family and the art of interior design. I travel with my family for pleasure and spend time with my husband, two daughters, son-in-law and granddaughters. I look forward to meeting you and your family. Dr. Hanna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Bile Acid Malabsorption, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Cheryl Lipson is a Nephrologist in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lipson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Necrosis, Low Sodium Level, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

Nicholas Varvarelis is a Nephrologist in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Varvarelis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Renovascular Hypertension, Low Sodium Level, and Necrosis.

Paige Van Wirt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Van Wirt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Alzheimer's Disease.