Overview
Philosophy of care | For health to work, it truly needs to be individualized and centered on you. Everyone is different and it's hard to fit everyone into a medical textbook mold. I believe many things can be achieved by understanding disease processes, and sometimes less is more. Medications and procedures all have risks and benefits and deciding what truly needs to be prescribed or done is a discussion between me and you. Just because something can be done doesn't always mean it should be done. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine to help people take control of their health, feel empowered and make positive life changes based on informed decisions with me as a guide. Understanding the human body is challenging and it’s my job to translate all the medical jargon so you understand what is happening to you, why it is happening and what options you have. I've always viewed medicine as a partnership with patients and not a dictatorship; most people enjoy being in control of their own bodies and health. | Personal interests | I spend most of my free time outside with my husband and daughters hiking, biking, jogging or snowboarding and just living and being in the moment.
Dr. Patek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphocytic Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1501 N Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 100, Allentown, PA 18104
1501 N Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 110, Allentown, PA 18104
3701 Corriere Road, Suite 17, Easton, PA 18045
511 VNA Road, First Floor, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
511 VNA Road, Suite 200, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Patek has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
Eastern Pennsylvania Endoscopy Center
Paola Blanco is a Gastroenterologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Blanco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphocytic Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
West Chester Gastrointestinal Group Exton
Eva Sum is a Gastroenterologist in Exton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sum is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphocytic Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Sum is currently accepting new patients.
Regional GI
Melissa G. Morgan, DO, specializes in gastroenterology. She is affiliated with UPMC Lititz. Dr. Morgan completed her fellowship and residency at Lankenau Medical Center and medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Morgan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphocytic Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Crohn's Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Patek isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Patek isAdvanced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Patek isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Patek isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Patek isAdvanced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- DiarrheaDr. Patek isAdvanced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Patek isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Anal FissureDr. Patek isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AnemiaDr. Patek isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Patek isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- AscitesDr. Patek isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Patek isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.