Brian Burlew is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Burlew is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Noel Brouse is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brouse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Otitis.

Philosophy of care | Family medicine gives me the opportunity to practice my passion. I dedicated a lifetime to taking care of my patients and their family by managing their well-being and tracking their progress and needs. I take pride in being a very thorough and dedicated physician with 30 years of experience. I strive to keep my knowledge current and have consistently been complimented for my bedside manner and efforts to uplift my patients. | Why I entered medicine | I consider medicine to be a human service. It’s not a job for me, but a way of life. I chose this life to make a difference in the lives of others and their loved ones. I consider my mission to be helping my patients remain upbeat and positive about their care and overall health. | Community involvement | I help overseas orphanages and in war-torn countries. | Personal interests | I enjoy walking, gardening and yard work. I love cooking for my family and the art of interior design. I travel with my family for pleasure and spend time with my husband, two daughters, son-in-law and granddaughters. I look forward to meeting you and your family. Dr. Hanna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Bile Acid Malabsorption, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is doing what’s best for you and keeping you as informed as possible about your health care to reach the best outcome. | Why I entered medicine | As a child and young adult I looked up to a lot of people in the medical field and that made a big impression on me. I enjoyed the sciences from an early age and, when the time came, decided to apply those skills to the field of medicine. I also knew I wanted to practice in a community setting in Pennsylvania like my father and grandfather did before me. | Community involvement | Most of my volunteer work has been with area youth organizations. I have been president and administrative official of the local YMCA swim team for seven years. I volunteer and assist in the organization of multiple charity races and triathlons that benefit the community. | Personal interests | I spend free time cycling, running, swimming, skiing, water skiing, fishing, hunting and pretty much anything outdoors. But my focus now is my family, their interests and future. Dr. Pollock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Ozena, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Philosophy of care | My goal is providing selfless care for you. | Why I entered medicine | Having other doctors in my family and an interest in serving humanity are the main reasons I entered the medical field. | Community involvement | I am a former president of the largest medical school alumni group whose students are Pakistani. It has 5,000 physicians across North America. I also am a former president and a current board member of the Muslim Association of the Lehigh Valley. I belong to the Carbon County Medical Society and have volunteered for the Free Clinic. | Personal interests | In my spare time I enjoy reading books on history and geography and my stamp collection. I also play racquetball, badminton, cricket and field hockey. Dr. Saeed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Vitamin D Deficiency, Insomnia, Diphtheria, and Endoscopy.

Andrew Wakstein is an Otolaryngologist in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wakstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Vertigo, and Nasal Polyps.

Eric Holender is an Otolaryngologist and an Allergy and Immunologist in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Holender is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

Daniel Spatz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laurys Station, Pennsylvania. Dr. Spatz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and TMJ Disorders.

Philosophy of care | I believe that every patient is unique and needs an individualized approach. | Why I entered medicine | I never doubted the idea that medicine is the right career field for me. While taking chemistry and biology classes in junior high school, I understood that my future profession would be linked to medicine. I had enormous curiosity for the human body and the desire to reduce human suffering. | Personal interests | My hobbies include painting, photography and camping. Dr. Doni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, Chronic Cough, Necrosis, and Peptic Ulcer.

Philosophy of care | I strive to understand your perspective and partner with you to determine the course that best adheres to your needs as my patient. I see myself as the consultant for health care. I had the privilege of attending medical school and residency. I can translate and help you understand the risks vs. benefits of diagnostic testing, screenings and treatments. | Why I entered medicine | My father shared his passion for the human body – how it heals, how it grows, how it survives. I wanted a career in which I could help people and I loved learning about the human body. | Community involvement | I’m involved with American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advocacy; Moms Demand Action, a grassroots movement fighting for public safety measures regarding gun violence; and in volunteering education for parents to feed children. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending free time with my family, culinary medicine, using the rower and art. Dr. Pinkham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

Richard Lizak is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lizak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Memory Loss, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hip Replacement.

Philosophy of care | I practice evidence-based medicine and I treat every patient as if they are family or friends. I strive to provide every patient with the same time, dedication, and commitment I would invest in those closest to me. I put healthy lifestyles and best health interests first and never forget that a patient is a person. I understand that, when a patient is sick or hurting, so are their loved ones. Dr. Sharp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

Kenneth Ryder is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ryder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

Jeffrey Wells is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Familial Hypertension.

Sean Lewis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Pulmonary Embolism.

Philosophy of care | I believe that every person has the right to a fulfilling and healthy life. I also understand that each person's goals and health concerns are unique. When working with patients, I try to understand how their health affects their life. I enjoy working with each person to decide what steps we need to take together so that the patient can live his or her most healthy life. | Why I entered medicine | I chose to study medicine because I am fascinated by the human body and how it works. I chose to become a physician because I enjoy helping people to understand how they can keep their bodies healthy and to know what to do when the body becomes ill. I chose to practice family medicine because I love working with people of all ages, and I enjoy taking care of a variety of medical problems. I also value preventative medicine and impact that a person's social and family life has on his or her health. I feel very lucky to be able to pursue all of these different interests in one career! | Community involvement | During college I was part of a medical mission team that traveled to Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Our team set up medical clinics and treated patients who had little access to physicians, pharmacies and hospitals. We provided health education, medical care, dental care, medications and supplies free of charge to everyone who came. This experience helped me to understand how important it is for people to have access to healthcare services, and it is one of the reasons I chose to practice primary care medicine. | Personal interests | Most of my spare time is devoted to enjoying the company of my family and friends. I also enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, kayaking and biking. I am also an avid runner, and I have completed several half marathons. Dr. Henry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

Joe Zhou is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Zhou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sepsis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Familial Hypertension.

Colleen Manzella is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Walnutport, Pennsylvania. Dr. Manzella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Parainfluenza.

Rajeeve Thachil is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Thachil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Emphysema, and Ureteroscopy.

Amy Gourniak is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gourniak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.