Philosophy of care | My goal is to provide the best care I can. I know it can be difficult seeking assistance with your health. I feel that communication is a priority, and I want you to feel comfortable with me. I will always do my very best to take great care of you in and out of the operating room. | Community involvement | American Cancer Society, Wings of Hope, Relay for Life | Personal interests | Cancer care. Dr. Pendurthi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Colorectal Polyps, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

Manoj Mittal is a Gastroenterologist in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mittal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

John Riley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Riley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

Philosophy of care | I stress the importance of communication between my patients, their family members and me. Whether I am with a patient in the office or at the bedside, I spend as much time as is necessary to ensure all their questions are answered. It’s important that patients and families know what to expect before, during and after surgery. | Why I entered medicine | When I was growing up, I had the utmost respect for our family physician. When I was in high school, I joined a program that allowed students to rotate through different departments in a local hospital. It gave me the rare opportunity as a high school student to witness an open-heart procedure during the surgery rotation. That’s when surgery piqued my interest. I realized surgery was the area of medicine that allows people to see almost immediate symptom relief. That appealed to me. | Personal interests | I have three children. I enjoy spending my free time with them reading, playing and just watching them grow up. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

Philosophy of care | Patients should have access to the best care we can provide. You deserve to understand your options, and I will provide information so you can make an informed decision. Patient care is collaborative and I will work with you to provide the best care possible. | Why I entered medicine | I grew up in a household filled with medicine. My father was a primary care clinician and my mother a nurse in the intensive care unit. The work they did intrigued and inspired me from a very young age. I chose surgery as my specialty as I knew I wanted to help patients with the latest procedures and technology. | Personal interests | I enjoy being outdoors and spending time with nature: hiking, kayaking and enjoying the beauty of the wonders around us. I also enjoy time with my family and loved ones. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Ogilvie Syndrome, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Pramila Gupta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Her top areas of expertise are Acute Mountain Sickness, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

Mark Koshar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Koshar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

Harvey Hakim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hakim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), and Endoscopy.

Anthony Amoroso is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Amoroso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Cirrhosis.

Philosophy of care | High-quality empathetic care. | Why I entered medicine | My father succumbed to complications of hypertension as he did not seek medical care timely or avoided it. I decided to become a physician so I can help others take care of their health by better educating them about their disease process as I believe that is very important in managing their condition. | Community involvement | Through my involvement with LVHN, I plan to do more charity medical missions both locally (street medicine) and globally. | Personal interests | I like to travel, play tennis and spend time with family. Dr. Mozumdar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Shingles, Tracheitis, Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, and Parainfluenza.

Philosophy of care | I’m a primary care physician, so I treat the patient as a whole and address all needs, whether physical, mental or social. Specialists such as cardiologists may specifically treat the heart, or pulmonologists may treat the lungs. Primary care physicians treat the whole body from top to bottom. We identify the nature of the problem and address it or, if called for, are able to refer a patient for more specialized care. I enjoy what I do because I like to help patients and prevent diseases before they start. | Why I entered medicine | I wanted to help people and I like to interact face-to-face, so I always had a passion for medicine. It’s rewarding to help someone directly with my skills, mind and know-how, so to speak. And I like the long-term relationships that come with primary care. I treat people from ages 16 to 90 or even 100, and I get to know their families and kids. It’s very rewarding to take care of entire families. | Community involvement | I sing in a church choir and am involved in church life. I like to sing and enjoy music in general. | Personal interests | I enjoy skiing in winter and playing soccer in summer. I belong to a recreational soccer league of people above 40. We’ve been playing together for more than 12 years, mostly on weekends. For skiing, I like to go out West to the Rockies. I pick a different place each year, such as Big Sky, Montana, Snowmass, Colorado, Snowbird, Utah, and Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and go for a week at a time. Locally, I enjoy taking my kids to Blue Mountain and Camelback. Dr. Shevtziv is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Bronchitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Sciatica.

Philosophy of care | I believe in giving each patient time to explain their problem and then working with them to find safe, effective solutions. Informative and comprehensive discussions with my patients, plus quality care, yields long-lasting and trusting relationships. | Why I entered medicine | I always felt my role in life was to help others. Growing up with a physician father, I experienced the satisfaction being a doctor gave him and I wanted the same for myself. | Community involvement | I organize and run school fundraisers and charity programs. During the holiday season, I volunteer with meal delivery. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my two children, watching my daughter play volleyball and hearing her sing in an a cappella group at school. I spend time cycling and exercising in my time off. I am also very lucky to have many family members in the area. Dr. Scharf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Infant Hearing Loss, and Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.

Philosophy of care | I treat everyone as I would want to be treated. | Why I entered medicine | Compassion and curiosity. I love applying knowledge acquired by science to the art of the betterment of mankind. | Personal interests | I enjoy SCUBA diving, skiing and woodworking. Dr. Koprowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Sinusitis.

Ann Brotzman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brotzman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Her top areas of expertise are Exogenous Cushing's syndrome, Cushing's syndrome due to Adrenal Tumor, Cushing's syndrome, and Defective Apolipoprotein B-100.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to be compassionate and caring at all times. It's important to be there for you not only at a time of illness but also when things are going well so I can encourage good habits in your nutrition and ongoing health and wellness goals. | Why I entered medicine | I chose medicine because I wanted to help the sick and make them feel better. Throughout my career, I could do much more than that with decreasing the morbidity that is associated with so many illnesses. My goal is to keep my patients and those around me in positive health. I have had the privilege to work with multi-generational families and be a source of comfort during trying times. | Community involvement | I volunteer with several ministries at St. Jane’s parish, including the food pantry, St. Vincent de Paul Society and our parish health and wellness ministry. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time playing piano, volunteering and practicing yoga. Dr. Barreto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

Raji Mathew is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mathew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

Philosophy of care | I offer you compassionate, caring and high-quality patient care with a focus on preventive medicine and patient safety. | Why I entered medicine | I entered the medical field to be of service to others and to improve the health and well-being of our communities. | Community involvement | I work with and sponsor programming at local shelters, temples and other religious institutions. I have served on the board of trustees for a local high school, and have been active in the Easton-area community more than 40 years. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my family – especially my young grandchildren, rooting for Philadelphia sports teams and keeping up with current events. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Ureteroscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Stephen Willis is a Gastroenterologist in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Willis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Shanker Mukherjee is a Gastroenterologist in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mukherjee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.