Philosophy of care | My experience in caring for members of Congress and military leadership as well as treating combat casualties during Operation Iraqi Freedom augmented my sincere appreciation for how precious and vital our arms and hands are in everyday life. Now, my practice focuses exclusively on the treatment of hand, finger, wrist and upper extremity conditions. | Why I entered medicine | I became attracted to medicine in high school as my interest in science grew. I really enjoyed science classes, and medicine seemed to be the road map to channel that interest into making a difference in people’s lives. Early in medical school, I developed an interest in orthopedics. In medicine, similar personalities tend to coalesce in particular specialties. Orthopedic surgery is a specialty that provides a degree of immediate satisfaction in terms of making a difference. Dr. Battista is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Synovitis, and Rhizarthrosis.

Philosophy of care | Personalized care starts during my first meeting with a patient and family. That's when I get to know the patient as completely as possible. I want to know about the patient's concerns, values and support system so I can provide care that is specific to him or her. | Also, I am a member of the skin and soft tissue cancer multidisciplinary consultation team. Together we review your diagnostic information and give you a written opinion reflecting the scope of your condition and recommendations for your best course of care. | Why I entered medicine | When I was young, I didn't like seeing doctors. It created a lot of anxiety for me. Now that I'm older, I can relate to the way people feel, especially when they're coping with the emotions caused by a serious condition like cancer. My grandmother died of uterine cancer in the 1960s. During her battle, I felt helpless. That is what attracted me to cancer research. Now I see the amazing progress we are making through cancer research. | Community involvement | I served on the state board of the American Cancer Society. Today, I take more of a grassroots approach to offer my support. I participate in events, such as 5K runs, that benefit charities. Dr. Nair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. His top areas of expertise are WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Clear Cell Sarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Melanoma.

Aaron Blackham is a Surgical Oncologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Blackham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Anna Niewiarowska is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Niewiarowska is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer.

Mohamed Lareef is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lareef is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

Darius Desai is a Surgical Oncologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Hikaru Nakajima is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nakajima is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma.

John Smith is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

Maria Hafez is a Hospital Medicine specialist and an Oncologist in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hafez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Liposarcoma, and Angiosarcoma. Dr. Hafez is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Pollack is a Radiologist in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Dr. Pollack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Visceromegaly.

Justin Miller is an Orthopedics provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Osteosarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Ewing Sarcoma, Infantile Myofibromatosis, and Hip Replacement.

Sten Kjellberg is a General Surgeon in Wind Gap, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kjellberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, and Hernia Surgery.