Philosophy of care | I believe in treating patients as equals and friends. When a patient visits, I want to make them comfortable when they share what’s happening with their health. I don’t like to lecture people, but I believe it’s important to educate patients about preventative medicine. It’s important to catch small issues before they become big problems. It's very enjoyable and very rewarding, particularly when I see patients in the hospital – and in the office – to know that what I am doing has an impact. I also like to find out what's going on in their lives in addition to the medical aspects – with their grandchildren, where they are going on vacation – just meeting people every day and getting to know them. | Why I entered medicine | Growing up, I played football and basketball in school, and I was always interested in how the body works. But my mom says it goes back ever further than that. She says I talked about being a doctor from the time I was 4 years old. I can’t imagine doing anything else – it’s who I am. | Community involvement | I spend time at Muhlenberg teaching interns, residents and medical students. | Personal interests | I'm caring, passionate, loyal and intense - intense in a good way. I care a lot about everything I do and everything that goes on around me. I love my family, and I spend as much time with them as possible. My wife and I have three children. And of course, we have our dog. Shes a German shorthair pointer and she’s definitely an important member of our family, too. I also spend a lot of time following sports – the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team and the Eagles. Dr. Wertz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Dementia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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

Philosophy of care | As a physician, my primary responsibility is to provide patients with the best care possible. To do so, it's important to treat each patient with respect and listen carefully to their concerns and include them when formulating a treatment plan. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine due to a deep-seated desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others. I was initially a nurse, which was very rewarding – I enjoyed the responsibility of helping to care for the sick and vulnerable. I then decided to attend medical school after working with physicians and seeing the various ways they help patients. | Personal interests | I enjoy traveling and have visited several countries in Europe, Asia and Africa. I also enjoy road trips and spending time with my husband, two sons and our English bulldog, Rambo. Dr. Rattananai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Anemia, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

Larry Levin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Levin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Enlarged Liver, and Hypertension.

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 Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Alzheimer's Disease.

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 Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Cyclic Neutropenia, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Multiple Myeloma, and Cirrhosis.

Wayne Mcwilliams is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mcwilliams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Philosophy of care | Health care decisions can be challenging for most people, so I offer patients guidance through explanation and shared decision-making. I also emphasize healthy lifestyle choices and age-appropriate prevention steps to help you maintain good health and quality of life. | Why I entered medicine | My uncle's career as a general physician inspired me to join the medical field. I am dedicated to helping people during their toughest moments of life. | Community involvement | I volunteer at community kitchens and local food banks. | Personal interests | I love spending time with friends, family and my dog. Reading is my passion. Dr. Valeeswaran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Anemia, Hypothyroidism, Dementia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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 Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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 Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Tracheitis.

Vasumathy Kumaresan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kumaresan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Empyema.

Brian Kuronya is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kuronya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to be compassionate and caring at all times. It's important to be there for you not only at a time of illness but also when things are going well so I can encourage good habits in your nutrition and ongoing health and wellness goals. | Why I entered medicine | I chose medicine because I wanted to help the sick and make them feel better. Throughout my career, I could do much more than that with decreasing the morbidity that is associated with so many illnesses. My goal is to keep my patients and those around me in positive health. I have had the privilege to work with multi-generational families and be a source of comfort during trying times. | Community involvement | I volunteer with several ministries at St. Jane’s parish, including the food pantry, St. Vincent de Paul Society and our parish health and wellness ministry. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time playing piano, volunteering and practicing yoga. Dr. Barreto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

Denny John is a Neurologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. John is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Migraine, Seizures, and Epilepsy.

Philosophy of care | Because various types of dementia can impact the entire family, I consider the entire family unit as I approach diagnosis and management of the disease. I have been the principal investigator in many studies attempting to find new treatments for Alzheimer's, the most common form of dementia, because of the importance of finding a medication that truly modifies its course. | Why I entered medicine | I studied medicine to make a difference in the quality of health care delivered. I specifically was interested in the care of older adults. | Community involvement | I am active at church and support Meals on Wheels. | Personal interests | My family is my priority. I also spend free time doing fresh and saltwater fishing, landscape photography and traveling. Dr. Cornacchione is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Gerstmann Syndrome.

Eileen Simak is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Simak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Cerebellar Degeneration, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.

Philosophy of care | I believe in working alongside patients and families as part of a team to reestablish their way of life, focusing on preserving and empowering each person’s ideal way of living. | Why I entered medicine | I love having the opportunity to help individuals reconnect with the unique aspects of life they value by restoring function and highlighting intact potential. | Community involvement | My wife and I proudly support United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley! | Personal interests | I like bonsai and gardening, hiking, tennis, table tennis, golf, and my dog (a very sweet American Staffordshire terrier named Bumblebee). Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

Steven Shelton is a Psychiatrist and an Addiction Medicine provider in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shelton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Dr. Shelton is currently accepting new patients.

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 Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Jessica Lewis is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lewis has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Vascular Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Serum Sickness, and Decorticate Posture.