Philosophy of care | Preventive medicine is the best medicine. People are living longer, healthier lives due to screening tests as well as advancements in treatment. It is a humbling experience to be a patient, and a physician needs to maintain that perspective. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine due to an interest in basis science and clinical care. Medicine provides a unique opportunity to treat an illness at both a molecular and cellular level. With recent advances in these areas, we are able to provide a higher level of care and improve the quality of life for our patients. Medicine is an innovative field and ever-changing. | Community involvement | American College of Physicians; community outreach to promote science programs in schools and student career development. | Personal interests | Alpacas and organic farming. Dr. Dejoseph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Febrile Neutropenia. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Philosophy of care | Finding out you have cancer is life altering for both you and your loved ones. There is a lot of misinformation out there, especially in today’s social media environment, and that can cause more harm than the initial news of your diagnosis. My goal is to provide information to help you make the right decisions during these trying times. Medicine is indeed a shared decision process with the physician and the patient (along with the family). I hope to provide relevant information to help you navigate your diagnosis and treatment plans and provide optimal support for you and your family. | Why I entered medicine | Medicine was the only career choice for me. I can’t see myself doing anything else or practicing any other field of medicine. Before age 10, I was heavily involved in helping my mother design her clinical practice. In my teenage years, I spent a lot of time in several hospitals in the city volunteering in various departments to get more exposure. In my undergraduate training, I spent time in a cancer lab that focused on drug design. Naturally, the next step was medical school. | Community involvement | Health care is a basic human necessity. I helped to staff a volunteer clinic in medical school with fellow medical students and helped with fundraising for the clinic. We saw patients free of charge and had gift cards for those who needed help with the cost of their medications. We were also able to assist the patients with nutrition, since the clinic was part of a food bank. I hope to start or participate in a similar clinic here someday. | Personal interests | Outside of medicine my biggest interest is in cosmology – the origins of the universe. We live in such a vast universe that spans such a grand period of time; one can only imagine what lies outside our own solar system. I've had the privilege to travel to remote sites around the country and use large dome telescopes to gaze at distant stars. | My family and I love to travel. Each year we try a different area to soak up its beauty and culture, although we do have favorites. Dr. Nadeem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Febrile Neutropenia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Philosophy of care | I believe a physician should be compassionate, dedicated and work well on a team. I encourage my patients to be an active participant in their health care. | Why I entered medicine | My mother was diagnosed with aplastic anemia when I was 8 years old. From a young age, I became familiar with hospitals, doctors and nurses. Compassionate doctors explained my mother's illness. This experience gave me a better understanding of the medical profession, specifically the important role of the physician. The dedication of the hospital staff inspired me to become a doctor. | Personal interests | I enjoy reading, cooking and playing Wii Fit, as well as spending time with my husband and daughter. Dr. Keller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Febrile Neutropenia. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

Philosophy of care | Effective medical care begins with a deep understanding of each patient’s circumstances and needs. The physician-patient relationship is foundational and must be a two-way dialogue built on trust and respect. I prioritize learning what truly matters to you and your family. I offer treatment recommendations and options that align with your values, preferences and goals. While my clinical focus is on blood disorders and blood cancers, listening carefully and tailoring care to patients is the heart of everything I do. I provide guidance and recommendations, but the decisions ultimately belong to you, the patient. I strongly believe in a team-based approach, where collaboration and communication yield the best outcomes. | Why I entered medicine | When I started college, medicine was the farthest thing from my mind; I was an economics major and took the MCAT on a whim. To my surprise, I scored far better than expected for someone without a science background, and that led me to medical school. Looking back, I can’t imagine doing anything else. Medicine – and caring for patients – has become my true passion. My path into the field was unconventional but led me exactly where I was meant to be. Practicing hematology and oncology isn’t just a career for me – it’s the only thing I can see myself doing. | Community involvement | As a part of cancer center leadership, I participate in local events and charities for patients with cancer and blood diseases, including speaking to the leukemia/lymphoma society. I am particularly fond of events centered around running for cancer charities. | Personal interests | Running is a personal passion of mine – second only to medicine and my family. Dr. Lash is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Febrile Neutropenia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Jamie Thomas is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Febrile Neutropenia. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Febrile Neutropenia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Yacoub Faroun is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Faroun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Febrile Neutropenia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Richter Syndrome, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Pancreatoblastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Subhash Proothi is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Proothi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Febrile Neutropenia. His top areas of expertise are Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Thrombocytopenia, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), and Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome.

Victor Benitez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Benitez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Febrile Neutropenia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Febrile Neutropenia. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Hepatitis C, and Cirrhosis.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy on care is patient-centered at its core. I see my role as your physician to treat your medical condition but also to take into account other factors that play an important role in the delivery of health care. I hope to work together with you and my fellow team members to accomplish a desired goal and ultimately deliver exceptional medical care to you. | Why I entered medicine | My journey to a career in medicine was a bit roundabout. Initially, I started out with an interest in global health which led me to pursue a dual degree in public health and medicine. This was an attempt to better understand the global factors that play a role in the delivery of health care while studying the pathophysiology of disease. I chose oncology because I found myself drawn to the therapeutic potential of the field. I am excited by the ongoing advances and I look forward to offering these leading-edge treatments to my patients. | Community involvement | As a transplant from Washington, D.C., I look forward to becoming more engaged in local organizations as I start to get to know the area. | Personal interests | My husband and I enjoy hiking with our dog on the weekends and spending time with family and friends. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Febrile Neutropenia. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Gastrostomy.

Philosophy of care | I care about my patient as a human being not a case. I want to be my patient's advocate. For me, my patient's quality of life is very important. My education has taught me to pay attention to not only the medical aspects of a patient but also the emotional and psychosocial aspects. I saw varied pathology during my training that makes me feel very confident in treating my patients. | Also, I am a member of the breast cancer multidisciplinary consultation team. Together we review your diagnostic information and give you a written opinion reflecting the scope of your condition and recommendations for your best course of care. | Why I entered medicine | My grandmother had severe arthritis and was sick since my early childhood; I wanted to become a doctor to make her well. My husband is an interventional cardiologist. He always has supported and encouraged me in my career. | Personal interests | I spend my spare time with my family. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Febrile Neutropenia. Her top areas of expertise are Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Philosophy of care | I believe in navigating patients and families through their cancer care journey in a respectful, safe environment. I approach each patient as a whole, addressing each need while keeping in mind their goals of care. I strive to provide high-quality care while allowing patients to feel comfortable enough to tell me any concern. I treat my patients as if they were my own family and friends. | Why I entered medicine | I always felt guided by my faith to enter medicine. I felt called due to my passion for medicine and for people from all backgrounds. I am a very compassionate, empathetic individual who always wanted to give back to the community and serve others. | Community involvement | I attend local fundraisers to help raise money for cancer patients in need. Also, I hope to teach at a local physician assistant school and help interest more future medical professionals in hematology/oncology. | Personal interests | Working in cancer care has helped me better appreciate the small things in life. I love spending time with my friends and family. My favorite hobbies are powerlifting, hiking and traveling. Ms. Kuna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Febrile Neutropenia. Her top areas of expertise are Febrile Neutropenia and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

Philosophy of care | I want to help my patients enjoy life. I'm a person who cares about them as people, not just as patients. A cancer diagnosis can be a roller coaster for patients; being there for them gives me intense satisfaction and happiness. Also, I am a member of the breast cancer multidisciplinary consultation team. Together we review your diagnostic information and give you a written opinion reflecting the scope of your condition and recommendations for your best course of care. | Why I entered medicine | I always wanted to help and take care of others. I felt that being a physician would give me that opportunity. So, I wanted to be a physician right from childhood. | Community involvement | I am involved with raising awareness of cancer, especially cancer screening in the community. | Personal interests | I enjoy listening to music, reading and spending time with my family. Dr. Skandan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Febrile Neutropenia. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

"Philosophy of care | As a medical oncologist, I try to empower my patients as much as possible – I will give you information, make recommendations, and encourage you to make informed decisions. Many of my patients initially (with newly-diagnosed cancer) have significant internal chaos. Providing information and orientation is often very calming – it is like shining a flashlight in a dark cave, so that one can see what is there, and understand everything better. When I meet you for the first time, sometimes the most important thing that I can do is to restore order to that internal chaos. | Why I entered medicine | I grew up with significant allergies, asthma and eczema during a time when there were no bronchodilators, and allergies were poorly understood. Due to sparse knowledge, I was constantly exposed to allergens from dogs, cats, feather pillows, etc. Due to sparse medical remedies (only prednisone available at that time), I was seemingly always ill. This engendered a desire to become a doctor and somehow exert some control. I was also interested in working in a field that would enable me to serve people in need. Medical oncology interested me in particular, because its research questions closely aligned with my research interests in graduate school. | Community involvement | In the past, I was a volunteer for WOAR (Women Organized Against Rape) in Philadelphia, and acted as a rape crisis counselor at one of the designated intake ERs in the city. I also participated in developing a Safe Touch program in the Philadelphia school system. As a WOAR volunteer, I conducted workshops with parents and teachers about teaching Safe Touch to children, in order to help children recognize sexual abuse and feel empowered to report it. | Personal interests | My favorite thing in the whole world now is to spend time with my (grown) children and other family members. In a ""previous life"", I used to enjoy tent camping, ballroom dancing, playing the piano, crocheting, and reading (Sci Fi books).". Dr. Austin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Febrile Neutropenia. Her top areas of expertise are Follicular Lymphoma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

Richard Mazzaccaro is a Pediatrics provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mazzaccaro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Febrile Neutropenia. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Febrile Neutropenia, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Cerebral Hypoxia, and Adenoidectomy.

Philosophy of care | Medical care means partnership and teamwork with patients and their families based on an individual approach. | Why I entered medicine | Pediatrics is a wonderful field, allowing me to work with children and their families, and applying science by providing medical care. | Personal interests | I enjoy hiking, exploring and the arts. Dr. Busse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Febrile Neutropenia. Her top areas of expertise are Keratomalacia, Malnutrition, Febrile Neutropenia, Streptococcal Group A Infection, and Cataract Removal.

Philosophy of care | Diet and exercise are central to good health. | Why I entered medicine | The opportunity to care for patients like you attracted me to the medical field. | Personal interests | Outside of work I practice what I promote by exercising. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Febrile Neutropenia. His top areas of expertise are Strep Throat, Infective Endocarditis, Osteomyelitis, and Sepsis.

Aylin Colpan is an Infectious Disease provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Colpan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Febrile Neutropenia. Her top areas of expertise are Strep Throat, Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Shabnam Assar is an Infectious Disease provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Assar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Febrile Neutropenia. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Strep Throat, Infectious Arthritis, and Infective Endocarditis.

Philosophy of care | The relationship between a patient and physician should be an equal partnership in which the goal is to deliver the best care to the patient. I encourage my patients to be active participants in their health, by advocating patient education and by connecting them to the resources available to them. | Why I entered medicine | Infectious disease is a dynamic and challenging field. As infectious disease specialists, we have to stay one step ahead of organisms that are evolving to evade our antibiotics and also be ready when novel infections emerge. | Personal interests | I enjoy outdoor activities, including snowboarding, surfing, jogging, rollerblading and biking. I am learning how to play tennis. Dr. Shastry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Febrile Neutropenia. Her top areas of expertise are Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Strep Throat, Sepsis, and Lymphangitis.