Dr. Ted Parris

Philosophy of care | My practice philosophy is to hold your welfare – the patient’s welfare – first and foremost. I am committed to providing you with personalized, high-quality care, whether I am seeing you in the office for an appointment or in the hospital. I especially value clear, prompt and respectful patient-physician communication. Although my expertise in interventional cardiology involves treating existing blockages, I strongly believe that prevention is the key to long-term good health and much of that comes from excellent control of cardiovascular risk factors. My goal is to provide optimal evidence-based care with the best possible outcomes for you. I strive to put that into practice every day. | Why I entered medicine | As a biomedical engineering student, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to assist in innovating novel cardiovascular technology while working with many physician-scientists and their patients. I quickly observed the inexplicable bond that exists between physicians and patients. This allowed me to truly appreciate the value of medicine and the importance of bridging the gap between engineering and medicine. Today I find the constant progress within cardiovascular treatments inspiring due to rapid innovation that brings minimally invasive therapies to our patients. I am consistently energized and motivated by patients who benefit from quicker recovery, better outcomes, and improved survival rates. Cardiology is a dynamic field seeing prolific advancement on all fronts, with interventional cardiology at the forefront of many leading-edge technologies. Interventional cardiology is truly gratifying to me since it utilizes revolutionary therapies to immediately help critically ill patients. I find my work meaningful as well as impactful. | Community involvement | As a native of the Lehigh Valley, I am eager to leverage my expertise to give back to the community that fostered my growth. Having family and friends in this very area makes me even more passionate about educating, not only my patients and their families but also the entire community regarding cardiovascular disease and new evidence-based therapies. I have spoken at various forums around the Lehigh Valley, published articles online and in our local newspaper and will continue to look for new opportunities and mediums to share information. I volunteer to create awareness in the community while conducting cardiac health screenings. | Personal interests | During my leisure time, I love playing sports like basketball, tennis, golf and squash. I enjoy reading, traveling, hiking, learning about different cultures and spending time with my family. Dr. Singh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myocardial Contusion. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

"Philosophy of care | My philosophy is rooted in making sure you and your family have a complete and transparent understanding of both the treatment and the goals of care. It is paramount everyone is ""on the same page"" – whether it is an easy or a hard conversation to have. I truly believe in ""shared decision-making"" between clinicians and their patients. Doing what is right for you includes listening to what you want. | Why I entered medicine | Between my wife's family and my own, I come from a long line of physicians and advanced care clinicians. I grew up watching my parents, both internal medicine physicians, care for patients in small communities in northeastern Pennsylvania. I was instantly drawn to the lifestyle and the idea of doing my part to keep folks healthy and happy for generations. | Community involvement | I am always looking for ways to become more involved in the community. I have volunteered at soup kitchens, Meals on Wheels and church events, as well as community screening events for student athletes in the Philadelphia area. | Personal interests | I am a ""car guy"" through and through. My love of automobiles started as early as I can remember, and I love sharing my passion with my children. I also love building Lego sets (mostly cars) and watching Formula 1 racing. I have a passion for photography as well.". Dr. Secheresiu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myocardial Contusion. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure, Heart Attack, and Myocarditis.