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

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to deliver up-to-date, quality medical care while working with you as a team, respecting your distinctive needs, culture, values and preferences. I like to listen to all my patients and get to know them well. | Why I entered medicine | I have wanted to be a doctor since I was very young. As I grew my desire to help people and my interest in hands-on science strengthened my resolve. | Community involvement | I have been involved in Special Olympics. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, hiking and biking. Dr. Ferran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Sciatica, and Obesity.

Mark Velarde is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Wescosville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Velarde is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, High Cholesterol, and Familial Hypertension.

Robert Barnes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Emmaus, Pennsylvania. Dr. Barnes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Cirrhosis.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

Paige Van Wirt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Van Wirt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Alzheimer's Disease.

James Freeman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Macungie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Freeman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Philosophy of care | I believe in providing you with compassionate and holistic medicine with a strong emphasis on preventive care. | Why I entered medicine | I was always interested in science and hands-on work. Medicine provided a perfect combination with the ultimate reward of healing and caring for patients. | Community involvement | I have volunteered my services to STD and Berks free clinics. | Personal interests | I love to read and spending time with my family. I also enjoy woodworking. Dr. Jafry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Otitis.

Philosophy of care | I believe everyone is deserving of the right for equal medical care of the highest quality. Those of us with a career in medicine should do everything possible to provide that care. | Why I entered medicine | I chose to be a Family Medicine Physician because I was raised to believe it is everyone's duty to help serve the community and offer the skills we were blessed with. I can't imagine a profession that is as rewarding and as enjoyable! | Community involvement | I am interested in serving our local community. My passion is to help educate women on following a healthy lifestyle and to make sure we are focusing on preventative medicine. | Personal interests | In my spare time, I love to watch old movies. I also enjoy outdoor activities and running. Most of all, my greatest passion in life is to laugh. I think it's important to fully enjoy the precious moments we are given. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to be focused on patients and work with them to achieve optimal health through screening for medical conditions, addressing medical problems that arise and overall having a good, healthy lifestyle. I believe in the family medicine model of approaching the whole patient in the context of their background, including their cultural, religious and moral beliefs, to ensure the best outcomes and the healthiest life. That incorporates the entire family and the role family plays in health – because if patients have that social support, they actually have better outcomes in the long run. | Why I entered medicine | I got interested in medicine during college. I can’t say there was one defining moment or a specific event that led to it – I just had a fascination with human health. My interest solidified before I went to medical school when I worked as an office manager and medical assistant at a medical center in Queens, New York, where I grew up. I also did volunteer work in radiology, at a microbiology lab and with an ambulance corps. | Community involvement | I moved here from Queens in July 2016 so still feel new to the area. I’m enjoying learning more about the Lehigh Valley. | Personal interests | I like spending time with family and friends, going hiking and camping when possible and exploring what the Lehigh Valley has to offer – everything from restaurants to sights to natural walks and hikes. Some of my favorite places so far include Hawk Mountain, Glen Onoko Falls and Lake Nockamixon. I enjoy exploring nature, getting fresh air and being physically active. | I also like to travel and see different parts of the world – to recognize differences in cultures, cuisines and interactions between people. I’ve been to various places in South America and Europe such as a recent trip to Spain. I recently made a return visit to the Dominican Republic, where I had gone for a global health rotation during my medical residency. Dr. Costa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

Amy Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Emmaus, Pennsylvania. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Hypertension.

Philosophy of care | I emphasize preventive medicine and making patients an active participant in their health care. Seeing the results of treatment plans succeed and improve patients' quality of life is the most enjoyable part of my job. | Why I entered medicine | I was always fascinated by the function of the human body and its ability to maintain and restore health. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my family, exercising and outdoor recreation. Dr. Peters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Pompe Disease, Danon Disease, Bronchitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Jennifer Lyons is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Trexlertown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lyons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

Philosophy of care | My approach in helping you goes beyond treating any medical issues to also guiding you to a healthy lifestyle through screening and discussion. I value the importance of preventive medicine, with twin goals of promoting well-being and avoiding disease/disability. I also believe it is critically important to advocate for you and help you navigate the medical system. | Why I entered medicine | My father is a family physician. Growing up watching him help guide families of multiple generations through the health care system is why I chose this career path – particularly family medicine. I really appreciate the chance to sit down and spend time with my patients, listening to what is important to them and making a difference in their lives. I very much enjoy the continuity of follow up. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending free time with my wife, reading, bicycling, golfing and attending sporting events. Dr. Prater is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

Melissa Taylor is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Trexlertown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Hypothyroidism.

Joseph Bognet is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bognet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 5, Familial Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency, Apolipoprotein C2 Deficiency, and Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome.

Philosophy of care | While practicing evidence-based medicine, I learn the needs of my patients and involve them in decision making. I offer options so patients feel in charge of their own health and are more invested in treatment direction and outcome. My goal is to immediately establish and develop a trusting relationship with patients and their families. | Why I entered medicine | I have always wanted to be a doctor. My childhood play involved doctors and hospitals, where I would care for “sick” dolls and stuffed animals. During grade school I enjoyed science and tried herbal medicines on my family members. I felt great satisfaction when my herbal tea remedies made them feel better. As a high school student, I found a program that allowed early college attendance where I was able to study medicine. | Community involvement | I support church charity, volunteering at my daughter's school and medical missionary trips. | Personal interests | I like cooking, reading, traveling and spending time with my family and dog. Dr. Slonova is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Low Sodium Level, Peptic Ulcer, Acute Kidney Failure, and Endoscopy.

Philosophy of care | Listen to what the patient is telling you. They will tell you what's wrong. | Why I entered medicine | I enjoy the science of physiology and cardiology, and wanted to make a difference in the lives of people. | Personal interests | I enjoy hiking, basketball, running, and I love the Food Network. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.

Philosophy of care | Providing quality care requires a physician to be a good educator, listener, communicator and caregiver. All of these characteristics are intertwined. It’s the only way a physician and patient can gain a mutual understanding of all the things involved in their care. | Why I entered medicine | I don’t have a story about why I became a physician. I just felt practicing medicine is something I had to do. | Personal interests | I enjoy playing classical and acoustic guitar and spending time with my two children. Dr. Ramic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Angina, Apoplexy, Angioplasty, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Philosophy of care | My goal as a cardiologist is to educate my patients about heart disease and prevention to improve their overall health and well-being. I will do my best to explain cardiac procedures and show empathy toward patient care. | Why I entered medicine | In college, I enjoyed health sciences such as anatomy and physiology. As a child, I loved to play video games and sports. Interventional cardiology requires precise hand-eye coordination, a skill I learned from my childhood hobbies. | Community involvement | I am involved with CORE (Community Organized Resuscitation Education) and the goal is to train others in our community about CPR to help save lives. | Personal interests | When I am not in the hospital, you can find me exercising, reading up on cars, or watching sports. I enjoy traveling and hiking with my wife and our family. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.