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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Vitamin D Deficiency, Insomnia, Diphtheria, and Endoscopy.

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 Familial Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Bile Acid Malabsorption, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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 Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Otitis.

Debra Cressman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Walnutport, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cressman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Foot Drop, Ballinger-Wallace Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Chronic Cough.

Thomas Yablonski is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Walnutport, Pennsylvania. Dr. Yablonski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

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

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

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

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, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, and Alzheimer's Disease.

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

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 Familial Hypertension. 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 Familial Hypertension. 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 most chronic illnesses we struggle with are preventable, but also realize daily life can inhibit our ability to make healthy lifestyle choices or find appropriate care. My priority is staying up to date on medical developments that can help slow or even reverse a chronic disease. As your doctor my goal is helping you and your family find a path that works for you and improves the trajectory of your life. | Why I entered medicine | I initially thought about a career in medicine while studying high school biology and being fascinated by the intricacy of mechanisms governing the human body. I also was influenced by my own experience with the health care system while hospitalized for appendicitis as a young teenager. In college I majored in neuroscience and behavior, and later worked in a research lab studying autoimmune disorders. Family medicine/primary care provides me the opportunity to form long-term relationships with patients like you, creating a bond for working together on your physical and mental well-being. | Community involvement | During my residency near Boston, I worked with under-insured patients by performing pre-school physicals for children and then connected their families to resources for establishing consistent care. In medical school, I volunteered to teach 5th graders at a Philadelphia public school about healthy lifestyle choices involving nutrition, exercise and mental health. I plan to pursue similar endeavors in the Lehigh Valley. | Personal interests | I enjoy reading or listening to books/podcasts in my free time, which is usually when I drive or during vacations. Fiction of all kinds and self-improvement/self-help are my favorite genres. My go-to exercises are running and yoga. Recently, I have found kayaking to be very peaceful and rejuvenating. I love to travel, spend time with family and friends, and tell stories about trying to keep up with my creative husband and rambunctious cat Olaf. Dr. Jacek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Lyme Disease, Neuralgia, Insomnia, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.

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

Philosophy of care | Being entrusted as a partner in your health is an immense honor and opportunity to learn not only about you but from you. Health and healing are a journey that must be both person-centered but also trauma-informed, and includes both an individual and a community perspective. I care for patients of all ages in ways that include office-based procedures and addiction care. I enjoy helping diverse populations, delivering high-quality, equitable care that advances individual and community health. | Why I entered medicine | My roots in the coal regions of Northeastern Pennsylvania provided me with the value of giving back and service. I entered medicine to use my skills to serve as that critical bridge between the community, the health system and public health to make an impact for individuals, their families and communities. My career has been dedicated to patient care, community engagement, education, research and policy, advancing health equity as well as community and population health. | Community involvement | I have always enjoyed networks and connections to community benefit organizations. I have built community-based programs for schools to address chronic disease burden, and through my work in addiction to address the ongoing overdose crisis. I have been involved in organized medicine at the state and national level, having served as president and board chair of the Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians and having held positions within the American Academy of Family Physicians. | Personal interests | As die-hard Philadelphia sports fan, I am frequently experiencing the highs and lows of what that life is like. Dr. O'gurek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Opioid Use Disorder, Chronic Pain, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

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 Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and 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 Familial Hypertension. 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 Familial Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

"Philosophy of care | The most important attribute of a medical doctor and their philosophy of care is the ability to communicate. I am a relatable, easy to approach, accessible doctor. I am very active on the MyLVHN portal and take pride in being available to my patients. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine quite simply to help in my community. The medical field provides the vehicle by which we can move our community to a brighter and healthier future. | Community involvement | During my medical training, my father was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). It is a progressive disease that has really shaped my own medical practices, how I treat my patients and my involvement in community affairs. I am currently active with a local ALS Association. | Personal interests | In my spare time I enjoy playing sports, especially basketball (I'm 6'6""). Also, two years ago I rescued a German shepherd puppy. His name is Butters, and you can find us walking at Trexler Park among other places. I hope to see my patients out there walking as well.". Dr. Ahluwalia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Emilia Secheresiu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Weatherly, 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, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.