Dr. Matthew E. Joseph

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

John J. Haber, DO, specializes in family medicine and is board-certified in family medicine/OMT by the America Osteopathic Board of Family Medicine. He is affiliated with UPMC Wellsboro. Dr. Haber completed his residencies at Allentown Osteopathic Medical Center and Scranton - Temple and medical degree at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Haber is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Erythroderma. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Cellulitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Philosophy of care | I think it’s fundamentally important that a solid relationship based on trust be created between myself and patients.  This is accomplished by working in a partnership with the patient to accomplish mutually defined health goals, by treating illnesses and diseases using strategies based on the best evidence, and by ensuring excellent bi-directional communication between myself and patients. | Why I entered medicine | After experiencing numerous injuries and illnesses while growing up, I became deeply familiar with the health care system from the perspective of the patient.  While this generated interest in the role physicians play from direct experience, it also created the desire to give back to others by helping to prevent illnesses and injuries, as well as to manage diseases that arise. | Community involvement | I have had ongoing sponsorship for disadvantaged kids who have suffered burn injuries to enable them to attend a special summer camp through the University of Michigan Burn Center. | Personal interests | I work to maintain my own well-being by spending time with my 20-year-love, Susan, my wonderful 4 kids, extended family and friends (as well as my huge dog, Bo, and multiple other furry and feathered friends).  Together we enjoy family movie nights, ice cream runs (not | every | night!), sporting events, and trips into NYC.  I might periodically also be spotted pounding the pavement on a run or getting muddy on a mountain bike. Dr. Cowell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Erythroderma. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Otitis.