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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Colorectal Polyps, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

Nishi Dedania is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dedania is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diffuse Panbronchiolitis, Familial Hypertension, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Philosophy of care | I treat my patients as I would like to be treated, carefully listening to their problems and concerns. As physicians, we must always do the right thing. Excellent patient care requires attention to detail with a high standard of ethical/moral practice. | Why I entered medicine | Medicine requires the right combination of scientific knowledge and compassion. Surgery allows me to care for all aspects of patients, and colorectal surgery has a wide breadth of procedures and diseases, making it a fascinating field. | Community involvement | My start in medicine began as a volunteer EMT for over 10 years. I am a graduate of Lehigh University, and my wife and I have moved back to the Lehigh Valley, excited to make it our home and meet the members of this great community. | Personal interests | Outside of my medical/research interests, I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling and trying new foods. I also enjoy exercise and outdoor activities. Dr. Johns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Anorectal Abscess, Anal Fissure, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to treat the family as a whole, especially in trauma, where the event affects all individuals in the patient's life. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine because I am dedicated to helping people. | Personal interests | I spend time with family and friends, and care for my two loving dogs. Dr. Stirparo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Philosophy of care | I believe patients receive the best care when they can trust that their providers have their best interests at heart. Together we will build that trusting bond. | Why I entered medicine | I got into the medical field to help relieve suffering and improve the quality of life for members of my community. | Community involvement | I support Feeding America and the Equal Justice Initiative. | Personal interests | When not working I enjoy spending time outdoors, with friends and family, and traveling. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

Philosophy of care | I feel that patients deserve the best care. A multi-disciplinary approach is imperative to this. Regardless of what field of medicine, from nursing staff to different types of physicians, we are all on the patients' sides, striving to get them better and providing the best care they deserve. | Why I entered medicine | Since I can remember, I was always interested in the sciences, excelling at them in school. In college, I took a course in physiology, which focused my passion for science towards life sciences. In short, surgery is a life science which encompasses physiology, pathology, and medicine. Together with the importance of good rapport and bedside manners, surgery allows treating the patient as a whole. Helping patients, with a focus on treating them as individuals, is my passion, and knowing this I ensure great care. | Personal interests | I enjoy photography, trying new restaurants and foods, cooking, going to the beach, traveling throughout the world as much as I can, and learning about new technologies involving medicine and health sciences. Dr. Nicolau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Philosophy of care | I strive to care for each patient as I would like others to care for my own family. I hope to ease the stress of your trauma, treat your injuries, and work to help return you to your life or new normal. I understand that trauma affects not only you, the patient, but those close to you. I aim to ease your loved ones’ worry by keeping them informed and working to address their concerns. | Why I entered medicine | I had surgery as a young child and was in awe of the physicians and surgeons that cared for me. I was amazed that they were able to fix my ailment and I wanted to provide the same for other people in the future. Dr. Wheel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

Daniel Bowers is a Colorectal Surgeon in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bowers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Proctitis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ureteroscopy.

Daniel Eyvazzadeh is a Colorectal Surgeon in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Eyvazzadeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ureteroscopy.

Philosophy of care | I approach and treat every patient like a family member to ensure they receive the highest quality care. The needs of the patient always come first and foremost. I hold myself to the highest standards for surgical outcomes and clinical excellence. | Why I entered medicine | Growing up with both parents as physicians, I was inspired early and found science and medicine fascinating. I believe being a physician is a privilege and treasure the trust patients and families put in me to care for them or their loved ones. | Community involvement | I am involved with nonprofits PanCan and Colontown as we seek to improve outcomes and research funding for new and improved therapies for pancreatic cancer and colorectal cancer. | Personal interests | I mainly enjoy spending time with my wife and two daughters doing any variety of activities. We enjoy baseball games, Big Ten college football, amusement parks and weekend trips to the beach or lake. Dr. Ocuin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Scott Beman is a General Surgeon in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Beman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Parathyroidectomy, and Endoscopy.

John Lukaszczyk is a General Surgeon in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lukaszczyk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Necrosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrointestinal Fistula, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Lukaszczyk is currently accepting new patients.

Richard Conron is a General Surgeon in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Conron is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

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 Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

Why I entered medicine | I cannot say I knew from an early age that I wanted to be a doctor, but I can say from an early age I wanted to help people. The desire to help people and my interest in the sciences eventually took me in the direction of medicine. Dr. Brndjar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Sitosterolemia, and Pachyonychia Congenita.

Hiral Shah is a Gastroenterologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to treat you as I would a member of my own family, offering guidance in your time of need. I strive to provide state-of-the-art care for each patient during every encounter. I will do my best to make sure you understand your condition so you can continue to take strides toward optimum health. | Why I entered medicine | It hurts my soul when people don’t feel good. Since childhood I’ve been passionate about wanting to help people feel better. Growing up I saw the relationship my father had with his own doctor, and that inspired me. | Community involvement | I have volunteered in Mother Teresa’s mission in Calcutta, India. I also have organized and managed a team of 30-plus staffers for Lustgarten Foundation pancreatic cancer fundraiser walks in Allentown the last 12 years. | Personal interests | In my spare time I enjoy biking with family, tennis and meditation. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.

Philosophy of care | The physician’s role is to accurately diagnose and treat disease, but the practice of medicine also requires the doctor to see the entirety of who our patients are. Illness is disruptive and disorienting, and it can chip away at the big and small joys of life. I want to ease this suffering by guiding my patients through the process of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. I aim to see my patients and their families for all their complexities, and my goal is to help them get back to what they love doing. | Why I entered medicine | My grandfather was a family physician here in the Lehigh Valley, and I grew up witnessing his dedication to healing and his unwavering empathy. Medicine offers the perfect blend of cognitive and technical challenges, and it’s a career that guarantees the privilege of knowing and taking care of our patients. | Community involvement | I’ve been involved in Scouting throughout my life. As an Eagle Scout, I’m excited to be the leader for my son’s Cub Scout den. | Personal interests | In my free time, I enjoy distance running and hobby board gaming. I love being outside and traveling with my wife and three children. Dr. Zator is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Paola Blanco is a Gastroenterologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Blanco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

John Park is a Colorectal Surgeon in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Anorectal Abscess, Anal Fissure, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.