Philosophy of care | I believe in treating patients as equals and friends. When a patient visits, I want to make them comfortable when they share what’s happening with their health. I don’t like to lecture people, but I believe it’s important to educate patients about preventative medicine. It’s important to catch small issues before they become big problems. It's very enjoyable and very rewarding, particularly when I see patients in the hospital – and in the office – to know that what I am doing has an impact. I also like to find out what's going on in their lives in addition to the medical aspects – with their grandchildren, where they are going on vacation – just meeting people every day and getting to know them. | Why I entered medicine | Growing up, I played football and basketball in school, and I was always interested in how the body works. But my mom says it goes back ever further than that. She says I talked about being a doctor from the time I was 4 years old. I can’t imagine doing anything else – it’s who I am. | Community involvement | I spend time at Muhlenberg teaching interns, residents and medical students. | Personal interests | I'm caring, passionate, loyal and intense - intense in a good way. I care a lot about everything I do and everything that goes on around me. I love my family, and I spend as much time with them as possible. My wife and I have three children. And of course, we have our dog. Shes a German shorthair pointer and she’s definitely an important member of our family, too. I also spend a lot of time following sports – the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team and the Eagles. Dr. Wertz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). His top areas of expertise are Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Dementia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Philosophy of care | Listening is important. That's the most helpful to patients. You get the most insight into their personality. Communication is also important -- not only with the patient, but with the patient's family, and especially in the hospital or nursing home. Good communication goes a long way. I've been doing this for more than 10 years, and you build a relationship with your patients. I like to catch up, see how they're doing, ask about their family, vacations. | Why I entered medicine | My father was a doctor, and that had an impact on me when I was growing up. | Personal interests | My greatest passion in life is my family -- my wife and my two daughters. That's the most important thing to me. I spend a lot of time with the family, and I like to fish. We're big Eagles fans, and I have season tickets. Dr. Ehrig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). His top areas of expertise are Cyclic Neutropenia, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Multiple Myeloma, and Cirrhosis.

Nancy Diaz-Pechar is a Neurologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Diaz-Pechar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and Essential Tremor.

Eileen Simak is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Simak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Cerebellar Degeneration, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.

Paige Van Wirt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Van Wirt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Alzheimer's Disease.

Philosophy of care | I am a movement disorder specialist. I diagnose and treat Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, Huntington's disease, restless leg syndrome, dystonia and others. I also perform botulinum toxin injections and deep brain stimulation programming. Dr. Saminejad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Essential Tremor.

Larry Levin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Levin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). His top areas of expertise are Dementia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Enlarged Liver, and Hypertension.

Philosophy of care | Family medicine gives me the unique opportunity to care for individuals and families throughout their lives and across generations. I enjoy working with young families, promoting healthy lifestyles and putting preventive medicine into practice. I also love helping patients learn about, treat and live successfully with the medical conditions they develop over their lifespans. | Why I entered medicine | I’m the first person in my family to graduate from college. My grandparents didn’t finish high school, but they made sure their children – my parents – got a better education. Although my parents didn’t have the opportunity to attend college, they recognized the importance of a complete education and made sure I had every chance to pursue my interests and be successful in whatever career I chose. I found I had a passion for the intellectual challenge of medicine and was excited by the opportunity family medicine offered to be a health advocate for families and the community. | Community involvement | My work as a doctor improving patients’ lives is my passion, but it’s an all-consuming job that doesn’t allow me much time for volunteer pursuits. However, in the past I served for 10 years on the board of Dream Come True, a local grassroots charity that makes dreams come true for seriously, chronically or terminally ill children. | Personal interests | I enjoy painting, reading, gardening, art and history. Dr. Loffredo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia.

Philosophy of care | I believe in working alongside patients and families as part of a team to reestablish their way of life, focusing on preserving and empowering each person’s ideal way of living. | Why I entered medicine | I love having the opportunity to help individuals reconnect with the unique aspects of life they value by restoring function and highlighting intact potential. | Community involvement | My wife and I proudly support United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley! | Personal interests | I like bonsai and gardening, hiking, tennis, table tennis, golf, and my dog (a very sweet American Staffordshire terrier named Bumblebee). Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). His top areas of expertise are Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

Jonathan Cheponis is a Neurologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cheponis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). His top areas of expertise are Tuberculous Meningitis, Migraine, Transient Global Amnesia, and Trigeminal Neuralgia.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy of care is being a lifelong learner, a compassionate caregiver and a leader in health care. As a health care professional, I want to provide high-quality, patient-centered care tailored to each individual's unique needs. | Why I entered medicine | My father was a neurologist and always a model for me. My uncle and aunt are surgeons. As a teenager, I was always fascinated by biology and the intricacies of the human body. As I grew older, my interest in medicine grew stronger, and I knew becoming a medical doctor was my calling. | Community involvement | I promote the overall health and well-being of our community with a focus on diagnosing and treating patients with MS and MS symptoms. | Personal interests | I enjoy travel, photography and reading in my free time. Dr. Khaitov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Optic Neuritis, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

Jay Varrato is a Neurologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Varrato is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). His top areas of expertise are Danon Disease, Pompe Disease, Epilepsy, and Myasthenia Gravis.

Kathryn Cheponis is a Neurologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cheponis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Dysarthria, Migraine, and Memory Loss.

Henry Wills is a Neurologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wills is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Secondary Parkinsonism, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

Steven Lovitt is a Neurologist in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lovitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Polymyositis, Memory Loss, and Satoyoshi Syndrome. Dr. Lovitt is currently accepting new patients.

Mahesh Chhabria is a Neurologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chhabria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). His top areas of expertise are Vascular Dementia, Epilepsy, Migraine, and Rett Syndrome.

Dipesh Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). His top areas of expertise are Vascular Dementia, Sepsis, Dementia, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Kaitlin Palmer is a Neurologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Palmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Memory Loss.

Linda Augelli-Hodor is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Augelli-Hodor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

Lorraine Spikol is a Neurologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Spikol is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.