Philosophy of care | My passion is providing patients who have complex cardiovascular problems with the best possible long-term survival and quality of life. I understand that a diagnosis of cardiovascular disease can be very difficult to understand and fully appreciate. I also know how difficult it can be to navigate the health care system for the best results. I offer you and your family the support, knowledge and expertise to make the best decisions for your circumstances, applying the knowledge and therapies that offer the most up-to-date and durable options. I look forward to helping you. | Why I entered medicine | I chose a medical career to advance the health care of patients suffering from cardiovascular disease. | Community involvement | I support the American Heart Association. | Personal interests | Outside of work I enjoy golf, exercise and travel. Dr. Atluri is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to enable patients to better understand their conditions and be involved in their own care. Informed patients make the best decisions. | Community involvement | I have always volunteered in the emergency services. I am a fully trained firefighter and rescue technician. I enjoy riding on ambulance calls and hope to stay involved in this service for many years to come. | Personal interests | I enjoy the outdoors, especially the beach and boating. I also enjoy fishing and all forms of motorsports. | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 42th for pulmonology and lung surgery on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. |. Dr. Misselbeck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Ahmed Nassar is a Thoracic Surgeon in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nassar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cardiogenic Shock, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Philosophy of care | I believe every patient should be treated as if they were your family. Medicine can be complex, and I will explain it to you in such a way as to convey your health problem in a straightforward manner, with compassion and empathy. | Why I entered medicine | My grandfather, who raised me, was an anesthesiologist. His stories of the operating room would always fascinate me, and began my interest in medicine. Once when I was injured as a child and brought to the hospital, I felt my care could have been better in many ways. It is from that perspective that I approach each patient and their family – always striving to be better. | Community involvement | For many years I have supported the Children's Home of Easton, who house, feed, and educate children at risk. I also support the Swain School. | Personal interests | I am an avid music fan and play and collect guitars. On occasion I can be heard singing and playing in public in the Lehigh Valley (that hopefully isn't too traumatic for the audience!). | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 42th for pulmonology and lung surgery on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. |. Dr. Veluz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

James Wu is a Thoracic Surgeon in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Sanjay Mehta is a Thoracic Surgeon in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Philosophy of care | I believe in patient education first and foremost. Every decision regarding your care should be a team approach with you playing a central role. My goal is to provide you the highest quality of care. I strive to treat every patient as a family member. | Why I entered medicine | I get tremendous satisfaction from taking care of sick patients. I never found another profession that provided me with the same feeling. | Community involvement | I am a big believer in educating patients on ways to prevent heart disease. I consider your understanding of atherosclerosis and prevention of coronary artery disease a personal goal of mine. | Personal interests | In my free time, I love watching and playing sports. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Angina, Apoplexy, Atherectomy, and Lithotripsy.

Anthony Urbano is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Urbano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Attack, Angina, Apoplexy, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Jamshid Shirani is a Cardiologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shirani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Cardiomyopathy, Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Philosophy of care | I provide patient and family education as the groundwork for informed choices leading to outstanding care and outcomes. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine not only to save lives, but also to improve the quality and extent of life. Cardiothoracic surgery encompasses all organ systems working in concert. It is this detailed anatomy and physiology that still intrigues me. | Community involvement | I have a strong commitment to health and wellness. I am a speaker for the American Heart Association and promote wellness internationally with a focus on local communities. | Personal interests | I love the outdoors, particularly hiking, biking and skating. My favorite sport is fishing, which began as a young child with my family in the Poconos. I have two beautiful daughters. | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 42th for pulmonology and lung surgery on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. |. Dr. Cahill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pleurisy, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Raymond Durkin is an Interventional Cardiologist in Center Valley,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Durkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Angina, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

John Fitzpatrick is a Thoracic Surgeon in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fitzpatrick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Jose Amortegui is a Radiologist in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Amortegui is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Stephen Olenchock is a Thoracic Surgeon in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Olenchock is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Necrosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

William Gioia is a Thoracic Surgeon in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gioia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Kashyap Shah is a Cardiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Coarctation of the Aorta, Pericarditis, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Valve Repair, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Theodore Phillips is a Thoracic Surgeon in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Mark Broadwin is a General Surgeon in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Broadwin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Mediastinitis, Necrosis, Obesity, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

Christopher Sarnoski is a Cardiologist in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sarnoski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Angioplasty, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Chandulal Patel is a Cardiologist in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Heart Bypass Surgery.