Philosophy of care | I think it’s fundamentally important that a solid relationship based on trust be created between myself and patients.  This is accomplished by working in a partnership with the patient to accomplish mutually defined health goals, by treating illnesses and diseases using strategies based on the best evidence, and by ensuring excellent bi-directional communication between myself and patients. | Why I entered medicine | After experiencing numerous injuries and illnesses while growing up, I became deeply familiar with the health care system from the perspective of the patient.  While this generated interest in the role physicians play from direct experience, it also created the desire to give back to others by helping to prevent illnesses and injuries, as well as to manage diseases that arise. | Community involvement | I have had ongoing sponsorship for disadvantaged kids who have suffered burn injuries to enable them to attend a special summer camp through the University of Michigan Burn Center. | Personal interests | I work to maintain my own well-being by spending time with my 20-year-love, Susan, my wonderful 4 kids, extended family and friends (as well as my huge dog, Bo, and multiple other furry and feathered friends).  Together we enjoy family movie nights, ice cream runs (not | every | night!), sporting events, and trips into NYC.  I might periodically also be spotted pounding the pavement on a run or getting muddy on a mountain bike. Dr. Cowell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Cystitis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Otitis.

Mark Koshar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Koshar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Cystitis. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

Philosophy of care | I offer you compassionate, caring and high-quality patient care with a focus on preventive medicine and patient safety. | Why I entered medicine | I entered the medical field to be of service to others and to improve the health and well-being of our communities. | Community involvement | I work with and sponsor programming at local shelters, temples and other religious institutions. I have served on the board of trustees for a local high school, and have been active in the Easton-area community more than 40 years. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my family – especially my young grandchildren, rooting for Philadelphia sports teams and keeping up with current events. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Cystitis. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Ureteroscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Philosophy of care | I believe in building strong, lasting relationships with my patients based on mutual respect, and then guiding them to lead healthy lives. | Why I entered medicine | Medicine is a fine art and combines two of my interests. As an adolescent, I discovered a passion for mystery novels. I later found that the intricacies of human anatomy also sparked my curiosity. Becoming an Internist blended both passions. Daily, I am challenged in finding the best solutions for my patients. | Community involvement | I have appeared on Lehigh Valley public television and given advice on dealing with depression. | Personal interests | In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children. I am also a huge Philadelphia Eagles fan. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Cystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Tracheitis.

Cara Corpora is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Corpora has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Cystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Ravi Makwana is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Makwana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Cystitis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

Scott Rosen is an Urologist and a General Surgeon in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rosen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Cystitis. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Kidney Stones, and Ureteroscopy.

Gnanaprakash Gopal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gopal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Cystitis. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Pustules, Lymphangitis, and Cellulitis.

Dhyanesh Pandya is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Dr. Pandya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Cystitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

Charles Grubb is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Dr. Grubb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Cystitis. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Sitosterolemia, Hypothyroidism, and High Cholesterol.

Thaddeus Aversa is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Dr. Aversa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Cystitis. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Dementia, COVID-19, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Aversa is currently accepting new patients.

Mohamed Durrani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Dr. Durrani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Cystitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Emphysema, Bullae, Lung Cancer, and Ureteroscopy.

David Polizzi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Dr. Polizzi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Cystitis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Heart Tumor, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Polizzi is currently accepting new patients.

Karen Hotchkin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Dr. Hotchkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Cystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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 Acute Cystitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Lombardi is currently accepting new patients.

Nora Mcginley-Hence is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mcginley-Hence is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Cystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Otitis, Cellulitis, Vaginal Cysts, and Vaginal Dryness.

"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 Acute Cystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

Why I entered medicine | I wanted to heal patients and relieve their suffering. | Personal interests | I enjoy Aikido, scuba diving and skiing. Dr. Twaddle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Cystitis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hemolytic Anemia.

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 Acute Cystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Empyema, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Necrosis.

Erika Lahav is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lahav is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Cystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Sitosterolemia.