Philosophy of care | Healing and comfort are a passion to me. As your doctor, I will treat you with compassion and respect. I consider these interpersonal traits as critical to the power of healing. | Why I entered medicine | I always had a personal interest in science. I also really enjoy working with and understanding people. I chose medicine because it offered me the opportunity to integrate these interests. | Community involvement | I love educating and teaching the community about topics in medicine. | Personal interests | I enjoy the beach, fishing, cooking and spending time with my family. Dr. Santiago is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

Donald Brislin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brislin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Gerstmann Syndrome, Decerebrate Posture, and Decorticate Posture.

Philosophy of care | I want to help people live their best life. | Why I entered medicine | My family comes from a combination of cultures. I was raised near the Venezuelan-Columbian border, and the exposure to this environment, with limited medical services, inspired me to work in improving access to health care to the area's inhabitants. Due to the political environment in Venezuela, I later chose to move to a country that cherishes freedom. | Personal interests | I enjoy my family, reading history, languages, swimming, scuba diving and playing tennis. Dr. Penaloza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Hepatitis C, and Cirrhosis.

Stacey Beckford is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Beckford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).

Ranita Kuryan is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kuryan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Precocious Puberty, and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).

Laurissa Kashmer is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kashmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Mosaicism, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Wendy Rush-Spinosa is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rush-Spinosa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, Congenital Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Dysgenesis, and Newborn Jaundice.

Why I entered medicine | I cannot say I knew from an early age that I wanted to be a doctor, but I can say from an early age I wanted to help people. The desire to help people and my interest in the sciences eventually took me in the direction of medicine. Dr. Brndjar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Sitosterolemia, and Pachyonychia Congenita.

Philosophy of care | I enjoy the variety family medicine has to offer. I care for the entire family, from newborns to grandparents. My role is to listen to my patients and partner with them to achieve their health and wellness goals. | Why I entered medicine | I have a passion for science and working with people. This field offers a dedicated space to comfort others in times of vulnerability, not only by providing knowledge or answers, but also by simply being a human presence. | Community involvement | I have volunteered at the LVHN flu drive-thru and COVID clinics. | Personal interests | When not practicing medicine, I enjoy anything outdoors, including hiking and gardening with my husband and two daughters. I also love cooking and trying new recipes. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Pachyonychia Congenita, Hypothyroidism, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

Pamela Abrams is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. Dr. Abrams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Familial Short Stature (FSS).

Frank Lombardi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Dr. Lombardi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Lombardi is currently accepting new patients.