Geraldo Saavedra is an Endocrinologist in Whitehall, Pennsylvania. Dr. Saavedra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Nephropathy, Familial Hypopituitarism, and Hashimoto Thyroiditis.

Victor Benitez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Benitez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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 Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Hepatitis C, and Cirrhosis.

Maria Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

Philosophy of care | I like to gab with my patients. Good medicine takes time. Each individual is extraordinarily complex. You have a spirit, a personality, societal pressures - all these different factors play a role in a person's health. I try to account for all of it. I think there's an extraordinary untapped potential in the therapeutic value of the patient-physician relationship. I look to release the power of that relationship. In casual conversation, you can learn a lot about someone and share something about yourself. A better relationship means better care for the patient. I'm interested in preventive care – diet, sleep, alcohol, smoking and cancer prevention. For a person to change his or her personal way of life is one of the most difficult things. I ask my patients if they're ready, and then I go as far as I can with them and give them the resources they need. | Why I entered medicine | I was a professional musician – a guitarist. But I soon discovered I was not so musical! I was only able to go so far. Medicine is a DeHoff family tradition. There are medical diplomas in my family going back to the Civil War: my father, my grandfather and my great-great-grandfather - this goes way back! It's a very important role to play in people's lives. It's more mainstream and more stable than my music career. It also has more opportunities to help people. | Community involvement | I sometimes perform jazz guitar in the Lehigh Valley. | Personal interests | I like a simple life and enjoying the moments of every day. My wife sells old and rare books. We enjoy hunting for books together at book stores and yard sales. Over the years, I have been assembling a comprehensive collection of books on medical history. I also enjoy collecting vinyl records, mostly American jazz records, and playing jazz guitar. Dr. Dehoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Cheryl Bloomfield is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bloomfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

Philosophy of care | I believe in a team approach. I encourage my patients to be actively involved in their care. I enjoy getting to know patients outside their illness. | Why I entered medicine | I chose the medical profession after experiencing the illness of a family member. Dr. Kochuba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Melorheostosis.

Philosophy of care | I went into primary care because I love developing relationships with my patients. I believe in listening to them and including them in their care. I want patients to understand the why and the how of their healthcare so they can make educated decisions that have a positive impact on their lives. | Why I entered medicine | My father was a doctor, and I grew up in a medical household. I always had a passion for taking care of people, but my early plans were to go into social work, not medicine. Somewhere along the way, though, I realized how much my father loved what he did. I recognized that becoming a doctor would allow me to make a profound difference in people’s lives, and I decided to follow in his footsteps. | Community involvement | Being an active participant in my community is vitally important to me. I sit on the board of the B’nai B’rith Housing Corporation in Allentown, a residence for seniors and those with mobility impairments. I also volunteer regularly at my synagogue and serve on many committees. It’s all part of supporting people around me who’ve given me so much. | Personal interests | Reading fiction is one of my favorite pastimes. I’m in a book group of women I’ve known for 20 years. We meet once a month to talk about books—and anything else that inevitably comes up. I also get together regularly with friends to play mah-jongg (a game using tiles that was developed in China). At home, I love spending time with my husband, two teenage kids and my two dogs. I credit the dogs with keeping me in shape; we log a couple of miles every day, rain or shine, hot or cold. My other happy place is any quiet stretch of beach along the Jersey shore. You’ll find me there whenever I can get away (sitting under an umbrella with my sunscreen on, of course!). Dr. Post is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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 Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Sitosterolemia, and Pachyonychia Congenita.

Mal Homan is an Endocrinologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Homan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

Philosophy of care | To listen, care and help. | Personal interests | I enjoy cooking, painting and spending time with my family in my spare time. Dr. Sun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Storm, and Thyroid Nodule.

Philosophy of care | I value empowering and educating you about your health care. My experiences have taught me that showing you compassion and making sure you understand your health status are crucial to treating you properly. | Why I entered medicine | After graduating college, I worked in a hospital laboratory as a medical technologist, performing an array of diagnostic laboratory tests for patients. With each test, my interest grew in how a particular disease or injury altered the normal physiological processes within that patient. This prompted my decision to enter medical school. | Personal interests | I devote time to teaching, being involved in research and quality improvement projects. Dr. Borja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperparathyroidism, and Diabetic Nephropathy.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy in medicine and treating patients is to empower them to take control of their health. My role is to provide them the tools and guidance they need to live healthy and to optimize their medical therapy. | Personal interests | I enjoy reading and traveling, but I spend most of my free time with my family enjoying walks or playing in the park. Dr. Mccauley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid Resistance, Hypoaldosteronism, Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency, and Triple A Syndrome.

Erin Scholten is an Endocrinologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Scholten is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Storm, and Graves Disease.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to promote well-being of my patients to the best of my ability. | Why I entered medicine | I believe the best way to help people is through medicine | Community involvement | I sometimes volunteer at the local mosque community events like soup kitchen. I look forward to participating in health-related community events. I am also interested in teaching, and I look forward to getting involved with USF medical students here at LVHN. | Personal interests | Among the many things I enjoy, playing badminton and bicycling with my wife and kids is at the top of the list. Dr. Shaik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Endoscopy.

Andrew Brackbill is an Endocrinologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brackbill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hyperparathyroidism.

Sharmila Koshy is an Endocrinologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Koshy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Thyroid Storm, and Hyperthyroidism.

Gretchen Perilli is an Endocrinologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Perilli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Triple A Syndrome.

Ya-yu Lee is an Endocrinologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, and Melorheostosis.

Tayyab Ali is a Nephrologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Necrosis.