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 COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Cyclic Neutropenia, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Multiple Myeloma, and Cirrhosis.

Philosophy of care | I enjoy providing primary care, particularly internal medicine, because it touches on multiple specialties and spans all ages. | Community involvement | I have served as club president for Parkland Ice Hockey, helping lead them to a national title in 2015. | Personal interests | I consider myself a family man and enjoy spending time with my wife and three children – which makes me particularly suited for primary care. I am also a sports enthusiast with a special interest in hockey. Both my son and daughter play on a travel hockey teams. Dr. Nimeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Shehzad Malik is a Cardiologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Malik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Jamshid Shirani is a Cardiologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shirani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Cardiomyopathy, Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Kimberly Wilson is an Internal Medicine provider in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, COVID-19, Angina, and Aortic Valve Stenosis.

Georgia Fliakos is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fliakos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Peptic Ulcer, and Necrosis.

Philosophy of care | I enjoy the one-on-one interaction I receive from treating patients as a family physician and from helping to treat those who may have a sports-related injury. | Why I entered medicine | I have played soccer for most of my life and that involvement spurred my interest in treating sports injuries. | Community involvement | I served as a team physician for Lehigh University from 2012-2016. | Personal interests | When not working, I enjoy staying active and spending time with my three young children. Dr. Bilali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Otitis, COVID-19, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

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

"Philosophy of care | It is rewarding to help people cope with the unknown - and sometimes life-threatening - illnesses. It is especially rewarding because we have increasingly sophisticated tools to diagnose and treat infections. | Why I entered medicine | A career in infectious diseases is challenging, exciting and hard work. Using training, intellect and the resources of modern medicine, I have the opportunity to help patients, families and communities deal with often frightening illnesses. Recent decades have seen the emergence of AIDS, SARS, Avian Flu, MRSA and dozens of ""mystery"" illnesses, which demonstrates the need to have some of the brightest and dedicated physicians go into the field of infectious diseases. | Community involvement | I participate in the Lehigh Valley's Bioterrorism Preparedness and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness groups. | Personal interests | When not working I enjoy bike riding and swimming". Dr. Rhodes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Strep Throat, and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA).

"Philosophy of care | My philosophy of care is patient-centered. I believe in a strong doctor and patient relationship that involves mutual respect, honesty, compassion and personal responsibility. I believe an essential part of ""doctoring"" is providing quality medical care in a caring atmosphere where every patient is heard and treated as a unique individual. | Why I entered medicine | Ever since I could remember I had always wanted to go into medicine. I am one of seven children. My mother was a nurse and she always encouraged me to enter the medical profession. She entered nursing school when I was 8 years old. I was brought up watching her study, listening to stories about patients and the hospital. My enthusiasm for medicine continued in high school and college; I loved the sciences. When it was time to fill out my application, I knew being a doctor would enable me to make a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of people when they need it most, and there are not many professions that give us that privilege. | Community involvement | I remain active in the community supporting my church, childrens schools and sports teams. I am also active in the American Heart Association's Lehigh Valley chapter. | Personal interests | As a mother of three beautiful children, wife of a wonderful cardiologist and a solo medical practitioner in internal medicine, personal interests are hard to fit in. My father purchased a home on the Jersey Shore in 1994, which allows me to enjoy the beach and precious time with my family. I also love to ski. I started skiing in medical school and make a yearly trek out West with my family and friends. As a physician, I am always reminding patients of the benefits of regular exercise, and I, too, try to remain physically active. In 2011, I completed the Lehigh Valley Marathon -- that was a very proud moment!". Dr. Persin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

Philosophy of care | Every patient is different and unique. I like to work with patients as a partner, sitting face to face and talking together. My role is to present various evidence-based treatment options, based on scientific studies. I always encourage patients to ask questions, and I’m there to make sure they understand everything. I’m even happy to write it all down so they can take the information home and think about it. I can’t decide the best treatment for patients by myself, but I can provide options and guidance to help them choose the best care. | Why I entered medicine | My father has diabetes. When I was 15 he started going into a diabetic coma several times a year. The first time it happened, I was at home with my parents where we lived in Taiwan. My mom was crying, so I quickly called my older sister, who is a family doctor in the United States, and asked her what to do. With her help I took his blood pressure, heart rate and checked his blood sugar. I found that I liked caring for my dad and started thinking I’d like to do that for other people someday. But I didn’t really plan to go to medical school until my dad asked one day if I wanted to try. I did, and the rest is history. I’m now helping patients get well and stay healthy, just like I once did for my dad. | Community involvement | I volunteer regularly at my father-in-law’s church in New Jersey. I participate in rummage sales and other fundraisers that support the church community. My other passion is helping animals. I’ve always loved them since I was a child, and my heart cries whenever I see an animal being mistreated. I even thought about becoming a veterinarian before I became a human doctor. I now have two cats that I adopted from a rescue shelter, and I also send regular donations to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). I help whenever I can. | Personal interests | I love spending time with my cats—they’re just like my son and daughter. My husband and I even have a small room in our house just for them, complete with a cat tree and toys. I also love traveling. When I was growing up, my mom took me abroad every vacation. I’ve been to Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Southeast Asia and many other places. I particularly like trying local foods and learning new languages. I speak fluent Chinese and English, plus I know a little Japanese, Korean and Tagalog (spoken in the Philippines). I love to learn new things, and I think seeing many different places and experiencing new cultures has made me a more open person and a better doctor. Dr. Chu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Empyema, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Necrosis.

Aileen Love is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Love is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. Her top areas of expertise are Pompe Disease, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

Philosophy of care | I believe that a strong doctor-patient relationship is at the center of delivering great medical care. I make sure to listen to what your chief complaint is but also don't mind hearing about that fantastic vacation you went on. Ongoing communication is also important. Once we have discussed your symptoms we will develop a comprehensive plan to try to get to the bottom of what is going on. I like to keep my patients up to date when abnormal or important results come in so that anxiety about a specific test is kept at a minimum. Tying it all together, I believe in always having a sense of humor and that a good laugh goes a long way. | Why I entered medicine | I always enjoyed listening to people and also being able to help them with their problems, and I decided early on that being a physician would be a great way to combine both of these loves. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time walking with my dog and my wife, watching baseball and football, listening to an eclectic mix of music, and reading Sci-Fi/fantasy. Dr. Blumhof is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Philosophy of care | Care for me means looking after your well-being in both health and sickness. It involves encouraging you to do the right things and take corrective actions during times of ill health. I empower my patients to make decisions. | Why I entered medicine | Medicine is a field standing at the junction of biological science, social science and statistics. It gave me an opportunity to help my community. This work is noble and both emotionally and intellectually rewarding. | Community involvement | I am involved in raising awareness about lung cancer and smoking cessation programs. | Personal interests | I enjoy soccer and running, as well as learning more about philosophy and exercise physiology. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Hypovolemic Shock, Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Matthew Zheng is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Zheng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, COVID-19, Sarcoidosis, Emphysema, and Lung Transplant.

Mrunal Sharma is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

Douglas Corwin is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Corwin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, COVID-19, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Endoscopy.

James Esbenshade is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Esbenshade is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Acute Cystitis, Sinusitis, and Flu.

Kaushik Kundu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kundu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Reactive Arthritis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Farah Mirza is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mirza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, and Gastrostomy.