Philosophy of care | The relationship between a patient and physician should be an equal partnership in which the goal is to deliver the best care to the patient. I encourage my patients to be active participants in their health, by advocating patient education and by connecting them to the resources available to them. | Why I entered medicine | Infectious disease is a dynamic and challenging field. As infectious disease specialists, we have to stay one step ahead of organisms that are evolving to evade our antibiotics and also be ready when novel infections emerge. | Personal interests | I enjoy outdoor activities, including snowboarding, surfing, jogging, rollerblading and biking. I am learning how to play tennis. Dr. Shastry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). Her top areas of expertise are Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Strep Throat, Sepsis, and Lymphangitis.

Amy Slenker is an Infectious Disease provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Slenker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). Her top areas of expertise are Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, AIDS Dementia Complex, and HIV/AIDS.

Philosophy of care | Diet and exercise are central to good health. | Why I entered medicine | The opportunity to care for patients like you attracted me to the medical field. | Personal interests | Outside of work I practice what I promote by exercising. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). His top areas of expertise are Strep Throat, Infective Endocarditis, Osteomyelitis, and Sepsis.

Eric Young is an Infectious Disease provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). His top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Osteomyelitis, Strep Throat, and Sepsis.

Aylin Colpan is an Infectious Disease provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Colpan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). Her top areas of expertise are Strep Throat, Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is really that of a student and a teacher. I need to listen and learn from each patient encounter and pass on this knowledge to be successful. | Why I entered medicine | The greatest mentors I had in training were infectious diseases specialists, and I wanted to be just like them. They were very smart and excellent teachers. | Community involvement | I volunteered in a homeless shelter during my medical school and residency, and I would like to do something like this again. I was in Kenya on a volunteer medical exchange, and it made me realize that there are many people here in the Lehigh Valley that could use charitable care as well. | Personal interests | I have too many hobbies and not enough time. I am an amateur beekeeper and like to bicycle. When I get lazy, I ride my motorcycle. Dr. Naktin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). His top areas of expertise are Lyme Disease, Infective Endocarditis, Strep Throat, and Infectious Arthritis.

Brian Friel is an Infectious Disease provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Friel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). His top areas of expertise are Strep Throat, Sepsis, Asymptomatic Bacteriuria, and Infectious Arthritis.

Philosophy of care | I strive to approach patients with concern, from their level of understanding and without judgement. | Why I entered medicine | I enjoy microbiology – it has shaped the futures of countries, societies and cultures. Medicine allows me to act locally while thinking globally. | Personal interests | I enjoy volleyball, tennis and my two dogs, Bernie and Elin. Dr. Benjamin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). His top areas of expertise are Strep Throat, Sepsis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), and Osteomyelitis.

Deepti Verma is an Infectious Disease provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Verma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). Her top areas of expertise are Strep Throat, Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, and Lymphangitis.

Shabnam Assar is an Infectious Disease provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Assar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Strep Throat, Infectious Arthritis, and Infective Endocarditis.

"Philosophy of care | My general philosophy of medicine and treating patients is that I believe every patient requires the same level of excellent care. We always give 110 percent effort to each patient care problem. Our goal is to try to make a rapid diagnosis and institute an extremely effective treatment plan. In this regard we need to be committed fully to each patient every day, all the time so that we may provide the best level of service to our patients here at Lehigh Valley Health Network. We believe that each patient should be treated with the best scientific technology, but also with as much compassion as possible, thus combining the best of science and the art of medicine. | Why I entered medicine | I had several relatives who were physicians. They were great role models for me in my younger years. I always looked up to them as well-regarded professionals in their field. They were extremely well-regarded within our family as well. They were very compassionate people who went out of their way to help others. They were very successful in their scientific careers. This greatly influenced my decision to enter the field of medicine. I chose the field of infectious diseases because our cases are always fascinating and at times quite difficult. Diagnosis often requires a significant amount of investigation, often ""sleuthing"" in a detective-style fashion that I find extremely exciting. In our field there are always new diseases, such as the recent SARS epidemic, Avian influenza and many others that require immediate action. This keeps the level of scientific interest quite high and makes the job very challenging, and I enjoy that. | Personal interests | At the present time I have very little spare time. The free time I do have I enjoy with my family, often at sporting events or other family outings. I do enjoy photography as a hobby and hopefully will be able to devote more time to that in the near future.". Dr. Knouse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Lymphangitis, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, and Cellulitis.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to treat every patient as if they are family or friend. | Why I entered medicine | From age 12 or 13 and into high school, I knew I wanted to practice medicine. I became interested in the care of patients with HIV infection, and after finishing medical school, decided to train in infectious diseases. | Community involvement | I have participated in medical missions to Bolivia, Ukraine and the Dominican Republic. | Personal interests | I enjoy running and reading history books. I particularly enjoy learning about American history. Dr. Davaro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). His top areas of expertise are Strep Throat, Myelitis, HIV/AIDS, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

Kara Mascitti is an Infectious Disease provider in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mascitti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Strep Throat, and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA).

Carla Rossi is an Infectious Disease provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rossi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). Her top areas of expertise are Strep Throat, Sepsis, Infective Endocarditis, and Osteomyelitis.

Luther Rhodes is an Infectious Disease provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rhodes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). His top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Strep Throat, and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA).

Peter Ender is an Infectious Disease provider in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ender is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and Sepsis.

Thong Le is an Infectious Disease provider in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Le is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Lymphangitis, Strep Throat, and Infectious Arthritis.

Carly Sedlock is an Infectious Disease provider in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sedlock has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Strep Throat, Myelitis, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

Ana Aldea is an Infectious Disease provider in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Aldea is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Strep Throat, and Lymphangitis.

Torey Roesch is an Infectious Disease provider in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Roesch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Sepsis, Strep Throat, and Necrotizing Fasciitis.