
Overview
Philosophy of care | I remind patients that regular health checkups that focus on prevention are just as important as seeing your doctor for treatment of acute or chronic conditions. | Why I entered medicine | I started my educational journey as an X-ray technician, and while I loved the profession, wanted to know more. I was interested to know, for instance, why the X-rays were ordered and how to diagnose and treat what the images detected. | Community involvement | I enjoy volunteering at community health fairs and reaching out to people who don't regularly visit a doctor. | Personal interests | Professionally I like to focus on preventive medicine, such as cancer screenings, blood pressure checks and preventive labs.
Dr. Balchune is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertriglyceridemia. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hypothyroidism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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Locations
1000 Alliance Drive, Suite1, Hazleton, PA 18202
Penn State Health Community Medical Group LLC
Stephanie Todd is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Todd is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertriglyceridemia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Vitamin D Deficiency, Crohn's Disease, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.
Internal Medicine Associates Of Hazleton, Inc
Leocadia Prawdzik is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Prawdzik has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertriglyceridemia. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Hypertension, and Endoscopy.
VHP Centro De Salud
Philosophy of care | I want to help people live their best life. | Why I entered medicine | My family comes from a combination of cultures. I was raised near the Venezuelan-Columbian border, and the exposure to this environment, with limited medical services, inspired me to work in improving access to health care to the area's inhabitants. Due to the political environment in Venezuela, I later chose to move to a country that cherishes freedom. | Personal interests | I enjoy my family, reading history, languages, swimming, scuba diving and playing tennis. Dr. Penaloza is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertriglyceridemia. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Hepatitis C, and Cirrhosis.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Colorectal CancerDr. Balchune isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Balchune isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- HypothyroidismDr. Balchune isAdvanced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Balchune isAdvanced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- Experienced
- AnemiaDr. Balchune isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Asperger's SyndromeDr. Balchune isExperienced. Learn about Asperger's Syndrome.
- Burning Mouth SyndromeDr. Balchune isExperienced. Learn about Burning Mouth Syndrome.
- Cavernous Sinus ThrombosisDr. Balchune isExperienced. Learn about Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis.
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Balchune isExperienced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Balchune isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.

