Emilia Secheresiu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Secheresiu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to treat you as you would like to be treated. I give my patients ample time to discuss all their issues and make sure that when they leave their visit, their disease, their plan and their potential courses of action are clear. Also, I am a member of the genitourinary 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 | I entered medicine to make a difference in the lives of people suffering from disease. I do that clinically and through research of novel concepts, devices and medications. | Community involvement | I am a member of the Leonard Pool Society, a philanthropic group for Lehigh Valley Health Network. I am also involved in organizing community information and screenings for urology. | Personal interests | I enjoy time with my family, rowing and participating in most water sports. Dr. Baccala is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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.

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.

Philosophy of care | I believe in forming a partnership with my patients and taking the time to be a good listener. I try to follow the best evidence-based medicine guidelines for testing and treatment. I enjoy working to promote healthy lifestyles and preventative care to keep you well. I believe it is important to work together with you to create a plan of care that's right for you. I will try to be your advocate and help coordinate all of your care needs as your primary care physician. I also have a special interest in geriatrics and long-term care medicine. It is my goal to provide older adults and nursing home residents the highest-quality, compassionate care for optimum health, function, and quality of life. | Why I entered medicine | I became a doctor because I want to make each and every day meaningful, and make a positive impact on your health. I chose internal medicine because it allows me to establish long-term relationships with my patients. I truly enjoy the follow-up care and ongoing relationships I have with my patients, welcoming back the same patients again and again. It is my goal to help manage all of your health care needs - promoting healthy lifestyles, managing chronic conditions, treating illness and coordinating the transition between specialists, hospitals, and other caregivers. I believe it is important for every patient to have one physician who can act as a coordinator of care and to be involved at some level in all of their health care needs. | Community involvement | I serve as the medical director for both Gracedale Nursing Home in Northampton County and The Good Shepherd Home in Bethlehem. | Personal interests | I have been married to my wonderful wife Jennifer since 1998. When I am not at work I enjoy helping her with her jewelry business on weekends. I am also the proud father of two beautiful daughters. Some of my hobbies include running, gardening, hiking and playing with my energetic Chesapeake Bay retriever and our two cats. Dr. Holumzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Alzheimer's Disease, and Dementia.

Gisela Vargas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Vargas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Hypothyroidism.

Philosophy of care | Healing and comfort are a passion to me. As your doctor, I will treat you with compassion and respect. I consider these interpersonal traits as critical to the power of healing. | Why I entered medicine | I always had a personal interest in science. I also really enjoy working with and understanding people. I chose medicine because it offered me the opportunity to integrate these interests. | Community involvement | I love educating and teaching the community about topics in medicine. | Personal interests | I enjoy the beach, fishing, cooking and spending time with my family. Dr. Santiago is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

"Philosophy of care | Finding health, not disease, is my goal. I look forward to discussing with you the six pillars of lifestyle medicine: Nutrition (eating whole foods). Sleep (seven to nine hours). Exercise (movement is medicine). Stress (harness it for better living). Risky substances (ways to avoid them). Relationships (seek strong social connections). | Why I entered medicine | The human being is a wonderful, complex, miraculous creation, and I have had a long-standing interest in health and healing. But medicine is my second career – I first worked as a chemical engineer. Today I apply to the practice of medicine those experiences in problem-solving, root cause analysis and process optimization. Rather than simply prescribing you another medicine to treat a symptom, I prefer to understand the root cause and, if possible, eliminate it. | Community involvement | I am excited to participate in the Lehigh Valley Blue Zones Project. I am so glad Lehigh Valley Health Network has made the choice to partner with Blue Zones to transform the health of our region in ""Making the healthy choice the easy choice."" | Personal interests | I enjoy pursuing a healthy lifestyle and sharing that passion with others. I adhere to a whole food plant-based diet and love to cook. I also love spending time in nature hiking, biking, stand-up paddleboarding, sailing and camping. I regularly practice yoga and meditation.". Dr. Mueller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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

Monika Mahajan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mahajan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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.

Michael Gabriel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Orefield, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gabriel 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 Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to provide the best care I possibly can. I believe in engaging with you as my patient and encouraging you to be equally involved to achieve the best possible outcome. | Why I entered medicine | My initial goal in life was to help people. I began my career as a pharmacist and discovered I could be of even greater service as a physician and surgeon. | Community involvement | I donate to worthy causes locally, nationally and internationally. It's important to help the disadvantaged whenever possible. | Personal interests | When not at work, I spend quality time with my family and strive to instill in my children a desire to achieve a greater good. I also have an interest in advances in technology and like to read related journals and articles. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Polyps, Grass Allergy, Infant Hearing Loss, and Empyema.

Philosophy of care | To advocate for and educate my patients in helping them progress from illness to health and finally a state of wellness. | Why I entered medicine | Medical school flowed from my experience as an Emergency Medical Technician on a local ambulance squad. Service to others in need is a great honor and privilege. | Community involvement | I am an assistant professor at the USF Morsani College of Medicine. I enjoy mentoring our future physicians and healthcare leaders. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my wife and two daughters, reading and traveling. Dr. Dedio is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Grass Allergy, Familial Deafness, Mastoidectomy, and Nerve Decompression.

Philosophy of care | I believe patients should be active participants in their own care, but medicine can be a foreign language to many. My role as a physician is to make medicine user-friendly so we can work as a team. | Why I entered medicine | Science was always a passion of mine and I have always loved problem-solving. Becoming a doctor allowed me to use my medical knowledge to help people solve their problems. | Community involvement | I enjoy giving back to my community. I am a member of the Maimonides Society of the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley (JFLV) and have served as the medical editor for Hakol, the local newspaper for the JFLV. | Personal interests | I have enjoyed training in the martial arts the past 13 years. I also like biking and playing squash. Dr. Lemberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Grass Allergy.

Thomas Koch is an Otolaryngologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Koch has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Sinusitis.