Overview
Philosophy of care | I believe in taking care of you with a unique plan for your lifestyle. Especially in the field of rheumatology, no two patients are alike. My goal is to get you back to doing what you love to do. | Why I entered medicine | I have seen the impact of uncontrolled rheumatic diseases on a patient's quality of life. In the last few decades especially, there have been many new therapies that can significantly lessen pain and improve function. For that reason I feel lucky to be in medicine now. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending free time with family and friends.
Dr. Somashekar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. Her top areas of expertise are Perniosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
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- POS
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- MEDICARE PDP
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- INSURANCE PLAN
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- EPO
- HMO
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- INDEMNITY
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
798 Hausman Road, 1st Floor, Allentown, PA 18104
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Perelman Center For Advanced Medicine
Peter Merkel is a Rheumatologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Merkel is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. His top areas of expertise are Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Vasculitis, Microscopic Polyangiitis, Takayasu Arteritis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Merkel is currently accepting new patients.
Penn Rheumatology Perelman
Rennie Rhee is a Rheumatologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rhee is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. Her top areas of expertise are Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Vasculitis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Temporal Arteritis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Rhee is currently accepting new patients.
Antoine Sreih is a Rheumatologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sreih is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. His top areas of expertise are Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Vasculitis, Microscopic Polyangiitis, Takayasu Arteritis, and Thymectomy.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Erythema NodosumDr. Somashekar isExperienced. Learn about Erythema Nodosum.
- FibromyalgiaDr. Somashekar isExperienced. Learn about Fibromyalgia.
- Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)Dr. Somashekar isExperienced. Learn about Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).
- GoutDr. Somashekar isExperienced. Learn about Gout.
- Juvenile Primary OsteoporosisDr. Somashekar isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.
- Juvenile Temporal ArteritisDr. Somashekar isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.