Overview
Philosophy of care | I pride myself on taking a patient-centered approach to medicine. That involves us having a meaningful collaboration and provides me a deeper understanding of your condition. My mission is to improve your life through the least invasive manner possible, which includes medication, physical therapy and interventional modalities such as injections. When conservative options fail, I use evidence-based and literature-backed surgical intervention. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine because of my deep desire for a career that allows me to serve people in need within my community. Patients suffering from spine pathologies are especially in need of care, and I found that a specialty in orthopedic spine surgery enabled me to make a significant difference in people’s lives. | Community involvement | I have a passion for spending time within my community and giving educational and informational lectures to community groups and organizations, especially those who are underserved, underrepresented and have limited access to health care. | Personal interests | My priority in life is spending time with my family, including my wife and two children. I enjoy remaining physically active and occasionally playing a round of golf. | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 25th in the country for orthopedic care on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. Our team of more than 200 orthopedic specialists provide award-winning, nationally-recognized care with experience, expertise and leading-edge technology. |.
Dr. Cataldo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Multiple Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, and Cervical Spondylosis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- INDEMNITY
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- STATE MEDICAID
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1621 N Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 102, Allentown, PA 18104
2775 Schoenersville Rd, 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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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
- Experienced
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Cataldo isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Familial Multiple LipomatosisDr. Cataldo isExperienced. Learn about Familial Multiple Lipomatosis.
- Herniated DiskDr. Cataldo isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- SciaticaDr. Cataldo isExperienced. Learn about Sciatica.
- ScoliosisDr. Cataldo isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Cataldo isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.