Philosophy of care | My passion is providing patients who have complex cardiovascular problems with the best possible long-term survival and quality of life. I understand that a diagnosis of cardiovascular disease can be very difficult to understand and fully appreciate. I also know how difficult it can be to navigate the health care system for the best results. I offer you and your family the support, knowledge and expertise to make the best decisions for your circumstances, applying the knowledge and therapies that offer the most up-to-date and durable options. I look forward to helping you. | Why I entered medicine | I chose a medical career to advance the health care of patients suffering from cardiovascular disease. | Community involvement | I support the American Heart Association. | Personal interests | Outside of work I enjoy golf, exercise and travel. Dr. Atluri is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant.

William Smolinski is a Cardiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Smolinski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Regurgitation, and Atrial Fibrillation.

Jamie Paranicas is a Cardiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Paranicas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia, and Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT).

Amy Ahnert is a Cardiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ahnert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Heart Attack, Aortic Regurgitation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Yasotha Rajeswaran is a Cardiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rajeswaran has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, His Bundle Tachycardia, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Benjamin Sanchez is a Cardiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sanchez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Cardiogenic Shock, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Michael Cheung is a Cardiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cheung has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Ectopic Heartbeat, Heart Attack, Pediatric Myocarditis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Cheri Fadlon is a Cardiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fadlon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Danon Disease, Pompe Disease, and Ectopic Heartbeat.

Philosophy of care | I view myself as an advocate and an educator for my patients, and greatly enjoy getting to know them and their families over the years. I am also an expert in quality cardiac care. My goal is providing effective, safe and high-value care for all our Heart and Vascular Institute patients. | Why I entered medicine | I loved the science of muscle physiology, cardiac mechanics and therapeutics. I wanted to use this science to help people get better and live longer. | Community involvement | I am a member of the American Heart Association’s Circle of Red Society, women working in the community in various ways to raise awareness about heart disease. | Personal interests | I love spending time with my family. My children are runners and soccer players. My husband and I both run with them and enjoy watching them compete. Dr. Feiner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. Her top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pediatric Myocarditis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Philosophy of care | I believe in patient oriented medicine care. My goal is to provide detailed education to you about your condition and help you make decisions based on most recent available medical literature and guidelines. Empathetic care and family support contributes to speedy recovery. I want to assure you and your family that I will put my best efforts in applying my skills, my experience, advancing and ever-changing technologies, and my judgment to get you back to your routine life. | Why I entered medicine | I became a doctor to help heal those who are ailing. | Community involvement | Away from patient care, I volunteer to give health education lectures to the community. | Personal interests | Outside of my work, I greatly enjoy traveling, sightseeing and spending time with my wife and three children. Dr. Akbar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Fainting, Arrhythmias, and Cardiac Ablation.

Kunal Patel is a Cardiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Stephen Ksiazek is a Cardiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ksiazek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Edema, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Coronary Heart Disease.

Bruce Feldman is a Cardiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Feldman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy in treating patients is not only evaluating the signs and symptoms of a disease, but also looking at the person as a whole and connecting with them - for this is an integral part of the healing process. | Why I entered medicine | I was brought up in the environment where the medical profession is considered most noble. I feel lucky to have enjoyed the company of doctors in my neighborhood. I was very impressed by their ethics and professionalism. They served not only as a role model for me but also guided me toward achieving my goals. | Community involvement | I lead an interfaith dialogue for the Muslim Association of the Lehigh Valley at the Islamic Center in Whitehall, Pa. | Personal interests | I have three children who keep me busy with their sports and activities. I also love American football and loved the Colts when I was in Indianapolis, the Bills when I was in Buffalo and now the Eagles here. Dr. Islam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Philosophy of care | Listen to what the patient is telling you. They will tell you what's wrong. | Why I entered medicine | I enjoy the science of physiology and cardiology, and wanted to make a difference in the lives of people. | Personal interests | I enjoy hiking, basketball, running, and I love the Food Network. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.

Andrew Sumner is a Cardiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sumner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, High Cholesterol, Aortic Regurgitation, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

James Burke is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Burke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Heart Attack, Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Philosophy of care | I believe in patient education first and foremost. Every decision regarding your care should be a team approach with you playing a central role. My goal is to provide you the highest quality of care. I strive to treat every patient as a family member. | Why I entered medicine | I get tremendous satisfaction from taking care of sick patients. I never found another profession that provided me with the same feeling. | Community involvement | I am a big believer in educating patients on ways to prevent heart disease. I consider your understanding of atherosclerosis and prevention of coronary artery disease a personal goal of mine. | Personal interests | In my free time, I love watching and playing sports. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Angina, Apoplexy, Atherectomy, and Lithotripsy.

Philosophy of care | Providing quality care requires a physician to be a good educator, listener, communicator and caregiver. All of these characteristics are intertwined. It’s the only way a physician and patient can gain a mutual understanding of all the things involved in their care. | Why I entered medicine | I don’t have a story about why I became a physician. I just felt practicing medicine is something I had to do. | Personal interests | I enjoy playing classical and acoustic guitar and spending time with my two children. Dr. Ramic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Angina, Apoplexy, Angioplasty, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Philosophy of care | As a cardiologist, my goal is to help you understand your disease and navigate through the evidence, diagnostic testing and therapies we have. The ultimate goal is helping you feel better and live longer. | Why I entered medicine | I love science, especially cardiovascular physiology. I also love using my knowledge of the subject to help treat patients. | Personal interests | I enjoy playing tennis, traveling to new countries, running and spending time with my wife and daughter. Dr. Natarajan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Heart Failure.