Philosophy of care | My philosophy of medicine encompasses a comprehensive approach. I like my patients to take an active role in their health care and allow me the privilege of helping them make the best decisions for them. Patients don’t fit a mold. They are unique. Getting to know them and their loved ones is the best way for me to gain insights into their specific needs and concerns, and allows me to help them achieve their individual goals. I treat patients using both conventional medicine and osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) when appropriate. OMT is an additional practice I learned in medical school that connects the musculoskeletal system to systemic and localized disease, including everything from chronic aches and pains to more acute illnesses such as sinusitis and ear infections. | Why I entered medicine | I chose medicine to help patients travel through life making the best choices for their health and well-being. I find it empowering and intimate to be able to positively impact a patient’s life. It’s not something everyone gets to do, and I don’t take this privilege for granted. I continually learn from my patients so I can keep providing the best care possible. | Community involvement | Throughout college I participated in volunteer spring breaks. This included disaster relief after Hurricane Katrina helping victims in Texas and Mississippi. I was also involved in many Habitat for Humanity projects. | Currently, I’m involved with the Jim Thorpers bicycle team, which rides yearly in the Tour de Shore Charity Ride from Philadelphia to Atlantic City to raise donations for families of fallen first responders. | Personal interests | Growing up in Palmerton, Pa., I’ve always been a fan of the outdoors. A majority of my family and friends from high school still live in the area, and I return home regularly to see them. For the past year, friends in the Center Valley, Pa.-area have included me in a lot of their fitness endeavors. I recently completed my first half-marathon and will be running a second one in a few months. When I’m not outdoors, I’m enjoying local music and visiting a lot of the attractions in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton area. Dr. Haydt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Phacomatosis Pigmentokeratotica, Hypothalamic Hamartomas, Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis, and Sturge-Weber Syndrome.

Kenneth Truscott is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Truscott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Gastroparesis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Sinusitis.

Veronica Brohm is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brohm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Hypothyroidism, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Sara D'ancona is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. D'ancona is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

Alejandro Hernandez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cirrhosis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

Dr. Darhun is a board-eligible physician specializing in family medicine. His clinical interests include preventive care and chronic disease management. Dr. Darhun attended Drexel University, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency at Reading Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Darhun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Lung Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypothyroidism.

Philip Baney is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Baney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension.

Dr. Shuman is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. He attended the Trinity School of Medicine, where he completed his medical degree. He completed his residency at St. Luke's/Sacred Heart Hospital in Allentown, Pa. Dr. Shuman is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.|Dr. Shuman has been honored for early-career success by being recognized among the Pennsylvania Medical Society’s (PAMED) Top Physicians Under 40. Dr. Shuman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Factor V Leiden Thrombophilia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Multicentric Reticulohistiocytosis.

Dr. Gupta is a board-eligible physician specializing in family medicine. Her clinical interests include preventive care and chronic disease management. Dr. Gupta earned her medical degree from the Ross University School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), POEMS Syndrome, and High Cholesterol.

Robert Blauser is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Blauser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

Sandy Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Frank Matrone is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Matrone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Schwannomatosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Robert Budinetz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Budinetz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Sciatica, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.

Cristin Weicker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Weicker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Multiple Myeloma, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Carol Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Lung Metastases, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Kimberly Hashin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hashin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4, and Defective Apolipoprotein B-100.

George Heffner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Heffner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, Pacemaker Implantation, and Hip Replacement.

Manish Mishra is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mishra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Philosophy of care | I believe in the osteopathic philosophy of treating the whole person. I believe in being collaborative with patients and informative. I try to inform patients what their choices are. I also am collaborative and informative with each patient's specialists. It's best for the patient if we are all on the same page. I try to talk directly with the other doctors by phone, especially when it's urgent. I believe in being honest. | Why I entered medicine | I chose to pursue a career in family medicine so I could use my training to benefit others and work with other professionals with team approach toward this goal. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my wife and daughters, reading American history and doing outdoor projects. Dr. Elliott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy begins with trying to understand goals and needs of my patients and to help them achieve these goals by providing education, counseling and treatment. I hope to be an advocate for my patients and empower them so they can achieve a healthy and fulfilling life. | Why I entered medicine | As trite as it may seem, I entered­­­­ into the medical field to help others. I have always had a passion for studying the miraculous intricacies of how the human body works and sharing this information with others. Whether it is helping someone overcome his or her smoking habit, providing encouragement to someone who is struggling or taking time to educate and help someone make decisions about their health, I hope to make a positive difference. | Community involvement | Keeping in line with my passion, I have been involved in health literary programs aimed to assist, teach, and educate older adults to utilize modern technology to navigate the internet and accurate and reliable medical educational resources. | I also enjoy being part of the community that I serve and have volunteered my time to organizations such as the American Cancer Society and the Allentown Rescue Mission. | Personal interests | Spending time with my husband and cat is one of my favorite and most relaxing pastimes. I love to dance, listen to music, and travel. Both of my parents emigrated from other countries, and so I love learning about other cultures. I also enjoy cooking, sewing, knitting and entertaining family and friends. Dr. Mauro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.