Nicole Chiappetta is a Rheumatologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chiappetta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Vasculitis. Her top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

Philosophy of care | Patients with chronic diseases need special care and attention. It's important for me to educate patients so they feel more in control of their disease and their lives. | Why I entered medicine | Rheumatology is a very challenging specialty for physicians as well as for patients. The diseases are complex and encompass every field of medicine. Growing up in my community I was always grateful for the care given to me and my family. As a result, I wanted to provide my community medical care they needed, particularly those with challenging rheumatic illnesses. | Community involvement | Growing up in the Lehigh Valley, I enjoy participating in events with the Arthritis Foundation and running local races with my father. | Personal interests | Spending time with my family and friends. I also enjoy running outdoors and exercise when time allows. Dr. O'brien is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Vasculitis. Her top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Scleroderma, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

Philosophy of care | I pride myself on being compassionate, understanding and most of all sympathetic to the needs of my patients. Also, I have a sense of humor! I try to make my patients feel comfortable by simply listening to their needs. I believe in thorough communication and trying to explain what I am thinking to my patients. Understanding on both of our parts is extremely important to the doctor-patient relationship. | Why I entered medicine | I experienced multiple illnesses as a child, and I looked to my doctor for comfort and guidance. My pediatrician always gave my parents and me a feeling of peace - a sense that everything would be all right. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my wife, two children and my dog. I also enjoy reading and spending time at the beach. Dr. Winas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Acquired Tracheomalacia, Tracheobronchomalacia, Hypertension, 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 Necrotizing Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Cyclic Neutropenia, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Multiple Myeloma, and Cirrhosis.

Susan Kim is a Rheumatologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Vasculitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.

Philosophy of care | Improving my patients' quality of life is of utmost importance. I love it when patients tell me they have returned to doing the things they enjoy most – whether that be work, exercise or a hobby – because their prescribed treatment is effective. | Why I entered medicine | Rheumatology is exciting to me because the treatment of autoimmune disease and arthritis has recently significantly improved. Many new medications, especially those to treat rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and gout have become available to physicians and patients in just the past 10 years. | Community involvement | I help organize fundraising and educational programs for our local chapter of the Arthritis Foundation. | Personal interests | I very much enjoy spending time with my family and friends, cooking with my children, and travel. Dr. Ingraham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Vasculitis. Her top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma.

Philosophy of care | My goal is to work closely with patients to improve their quality of life and overall well being by offering the most up-to-date treatment options and developing the right treatment plan for each individual patient. Dr. Dunn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Lupus Nephritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

Philosophy of care | My motto is that if I listen to you hard enough, you will tell me what’s wrong. I also like to view you as a whole rather than focus on one problem. I see how your symptoms are impacting your daily life and try to improve upon that. | Why I entered medicine | I’ve always liked science, and any profession that incorporates biology and helping people is a good mix. I grew up in a family of doctors, so I was exposed to the field early on. I remember my dad seeing his patients in the supermarket, and it was just a very friendly encounter – you could tell his patients were very appreciative of him. I see that doctor-patient relationship as a special kind of bond, especially since I will see many of my rheumatoid patients for the rest of their lives. | Personal interests | My husband and I enjoy biking, and we do a lot of city-to-shore bike rides. We also golf and have done rec league softball and football. Really, we enjoy any sport. We like hiking, too, as we can take our young daughter with us. Dr. Zavitsanos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Vasculitis. Her top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, and Psoriasis.

Philosophy of care | I believe in taking care of you with a unique plan for your lifestyle. Especially in the field of rheumatology, no two patients are alike. My goal is to get you back to doing what you love to do. | Why I entered medicine | I have seen the impact of uncontrolled rheumatic diseases on a patient's quality of life. In the last few decades especially, there have been many new therapies that can significantly lessen pain and improve function. For that reason I feel lucky to be in medicine now. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending free time with family and friends. Dr. Somashekar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Vasculitis. Her top areas of expertise are Perniosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

Philosophy of care | I believe in working together with my patients to find an individual treatment plan that aligns with their goals and improves quality of life. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine for my love of science and working with people. The field of rheumatology continues to grow with advancement in treatments, allowing me to continue to learn and help my patients with chronic and challenging diseases. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, reading and traveling. Dr. Buzard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Vasculitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

James Ross is a Rheumatologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ross is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

Charles Ludivico is a Rheumatologist in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ludivico is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Reactive Arthritis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

Philosophy of care | I believe that patients and providers need to work together as a team. It is important to treat the whole person, not just the disease. | Why I entered medicine | I love having the opportunity to work together with people to improve quality of life. Dr. Sharim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Vasculitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), MASS Phenotype, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and Scleroderma.

Philosophy of care | As a rheumatologist, I help you find a diagnosis for your symptoms, educate you on your diagnosis and discuss various treatment options to improve your quality of life. | Why I entered medicine | My love of science and the intricacies of the human body plus my desire to help people in need allowed me to realize medicine was a perfect fit for me. | Community involvement | I support our local Arthritis Foundation chapter and enjoy running races for charity. | Personal interests | In my spare time, I enjoy running, skiing, seeing movies, traveling and spending time with family and friends. Dr. Rudzinski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Vasculitis. Her top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Raynaud Phenomenon, Reactive Arthritis, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Sylvan Brown is a Rheumatologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Gout, Fibromyalgia, and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.

Ellen Field is a Rheumatologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Field is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Vasculitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

David Hoffman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hoffman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Rotor Syndrome.

Farheen Jaffari is a Rheumatologist in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jaffari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Vasculitis. Her top areas of expertise are Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Jaffari is currently accepting new patients.

Hana Masood is a Rheumatologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Masood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Vasculitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleroderma, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), and Raynaud Phenomenon.

Glenn Kratzer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kratzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.