Overview
Philosophy of care | I stress the importance of communication between my patients, their family members and me. Whether I am with a patient in the office or at the bedside, I spend as much time as is necessary to ensure all their questions are answered. It’s important that patients and families know what to expect before, during and after surgery. | Why I entered medicine | When I was growing up, I had the utmost respect for our family physician. When I was in high school, I joined a program that allowed students to rotate through different departments in a local hospital. It gave me the rare opportunity as a high school student to witness an open-heart procedure during the surgery rotation. That’s when surgery piqued my interest. I realized surgery was the area of medicine that allows people to see almost immediate symptom relief. That appealed to me. | Personal interests | I have three children. I enjoy spending my free time with them reading, playing and just watching them grow up.
Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3794 Hecktown Rd, Suite 250, Easton, PA 18045
2649 Schoenersville Road, Suite 202, Bethlehem, PA 18017
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Maria Altieri is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Altieri is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Altieri is currently accepting new patients.
LVPG General, Bariatric And Trauma Surgery–1240 Cedar Crest
Philosophy of care | I feel that the body is an amazing structure with the unique ability to heal most injuries and diseases. I view surgery as a way to assist the body in healing itself by removing disease and infection or providing a framework for which the body can heal. | Why I entered medicine | Surgery was always a natural fit for me. I am able to combine my technical skills and knowledge of the body to create immediate results, often increasing the quality of life for people. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my wife and my boys boating, playing a variety of sports and going ice skating. I also enjoy being outdoors and traveling with my family. Dr. Cesanek is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Parathyroidectomy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- CholecystitisDr. Garcia isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Garcia isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Garcia isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Garcia isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- GallstonesDr. Garcia isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- HerniaDr. Garcia isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
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- Acute PancreatitisDr. Garcia isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Garcia isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Garcia isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- CellulitisDr. Garcia isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Garcia isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Garcia isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.