Philosophy of care | My main goal is to treat every patient as a person with kindness and respect. I’m passionate about preventative care and educating patients about lifestyle changes that help people live longer, healthier and happier lives. I like to take a holistic approach that includes diet, exercise and helping the body heal itself, as opposed to just using medications. I prescribe them when necessary, but a lot of chronic conditions can be improved or prevented with lifestyle changes alone. I think the extra time I spend counseling and educating patients about caring for their bodies is definitely worth it to their health and well-being. | Why I entered medicine | My grandfather was a physician with his own practice. He had a passion for medicine that I believe was passed on to me. He just loved caring for patients and getting to know them. He literally took care of whole families, delivering babies and caring for each family member throughout their entire lives – a true family practitioner. I saw from a young age how rewarding a career in medicine could be. Fortunately, I found that I really enjoyed studying the sciences. Biology was my favorite subject in high school, and I majored in it in college. I took a year off before applying to medical school to work for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. I triaged all patient phone calls and handled OR scheduling. It wasn’t a clinical role, but working closely with patients showed me without a doubt that I wanted to follow in my grandfather’s footsteps. | Community involvement | I have two small children who take a lot of my time when I’m not working, so I give to the community when I can. In college I volunteered with an organization called Dress for Success that helps homeless women dress for job interviews. During my residency, I volunteered at high schools and colleges giving sports physicals. I was a competitive figure skater when I was younger, so I love working with young athletes, talking to them about preventing injuries and staying in peak condition. It’s truly a joy watching them achieve their highest athletic goals. | Personal interests | I love spending time with my two kids and my husband. We like being active outdoors, going for walks as a family and exploring the area. I still skate for fun, and also stay in shape by practicing yoga and spinning (riding a stationary bike). My kitchen is another happy place for me. I love baking and cooking Italian food. My grandparents were born in the United States but met in Rome where my grandfather went to medical school and my grandmother worked for the American embassy. I grew up hearing all about Italian culture and cuisine. In my quieter moments, there’s nothing like a good novel. I’ve always enjoyed losing myself in a book more than watching TV. It’s a wonderful escape and a great way to unwind. Dr. Stockhausen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuralgia. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Otitis.

Joseph Patruno is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patruno is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Neuralgia, Giant Axonal Neuropathy, Wallerian Degeneration, and Pudendal Neuralgia.

Philosophy of care | I provide you a thorough understanding of your diagnosis and treatment options. I treat each patient with the same level of care as a close friend or family member. | Why I entered medicine | OB-GYNs have the opportunity to take care of women during some of the most critical times of their lives. Being a part of the pregnancy and birth experience is truly the highlight of every day. I feel especially privileged to have the opportunity to watch families grow. | Personal interests | I spend as much free time as possible with my wife and our four children. Dr. Dayon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Fetal Enterovirus Syndrome, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Philosophy of care | I believe most chronic illnesses we struggle with are preventable, but also realize daily life can inhibit our ability to make healthy lifestyle choices or find appropriate care. My priority is staying up to date on medical developments that can help slow or even reverse a chronic disease. As your doctor my goal is helping you and your family find a path that works for you and improves the trajectory of your life. | Why I entered medicine | I initially thought about a career in medicine while studying high school biology and being fascinated by the intricacy of mechanisms governing the human body. I also was influenced by my own experience with the health care system while hospitalized for appendicitis as a young teenager. In college I majored in neuroscience and behavior, and later worked in a research lab studying autoimmune disorders. Family medicine/primary care provides me the opportunity to form long-term relationships with patients like you, creating a bond for working together on your physical and mental well-being. | Community involvement | During my residency near Boston, I worked with under-insured patients by performing pre-school physicals for children and then connected their families to resources for establishing consistent care. In medical school, I volunteered to teach 5th graders at a Philadelphia public school about healthy lifestyle choices involving nutrition, exercise and mental health. I plan to pursue similar endeavors in the Lehigh Valley. | Personal interests | I enjoy reading or listening to books/podcasts in my free time, which is usually when I drive or during vacations. Fiction of all kinds and self-improvement/self-help are my favorite genres. My go-to exercises are running and yoga. Recently, I have found kayaking to be very peaceful and rejuvenating. I love to travel, spend time with family and friends, and tell stories about trying to keep up with my creative husband and rambunctious cat Olaf. Dr. Jacek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuralgia. Her top areas of expertise are Lyme Disease, Neuralgia, Insomnia, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.

Philosophy of care | I believe that every patient is unique and needs an individualized approach. | Why I entered medicine | I never doubted the idea that medicine is the right career field for me. While taking chemistry and biology classes in junior high school, I understood that my future profession would be linked to medicine. I had enormous curiosity for the human body and the desire to reduce human suffering. | Personal interests | My hobbies include painting, photography and camping. Dr. Doni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuralgia. Her top areas of expertise are Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, Chronic Cough, Necrosis, and Peptic Ulcer.

Wael Yacoub is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Whitehall, Pennsylvania. Dr. Yacoub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Nasal Flaring, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

Philosophy of care | Listen carefully to your patient and she will give you her diagnosis. I am straightforward, caring and compassionate. | Why I entered medicine | I enjoy working with women and participating in the miracle of life. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

Noel Brouse is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brouse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Otitis.

Natalie Rice is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Orefield, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuralgia. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Familial Hypertension.

"Philosophy of care | My philosophy of care is basic: treat patients as I would want to be treated or as I would want my family to be treated. To me, this means being honest, open, always providing evidence-based medicine, and helping patients become active members in their healthcare. I also bring a unique interest in ""integrative medicine,"" which is the use of safe complementary or alternative medicine to aid in traditional patient care. In all circumstances, my focus is to recommend only evidence-based use of alternative treatments in the very best interests of my patients. | Why I entered medicine | I love the career continuity and satisfaction that being an obstetrician/gynecologist provides. It allows me to develop long-term relationships with women from adolescence, through the childbearing years, to menopause and beyond. Through medicine and particularly in the field of ob/gyn, I can provide primary care services, and family planning services, and then be the doctor who delivers your baby or operates on you should you require a gynecologic surgery. The fact that I provide minimally invasive surgery to reduce a patient’s time in the hospital is a satisfying experience I can offer to patients. It means a lot to me that I can be the same physician who cares for you and the female members of your family for most of your lives. | Personal interests | My greatest passion is families—my own family and having the privilege of helping others start to build their families.". Dr. Brophy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuralgia. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Fetal Enterovirus Syndrome, Female Genital Sores, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Christina Racek is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Racek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuralgia. Her top areas of expertise are Fetal Enterovirus Syndrome, Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Lisa Dapuzzo is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dapuzzo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuralgia. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine because of my interests in science and in opportunities to help people. I chose to specialize in obstetrics and gynecology because it allows me to participate in important milestones in the lives of women. As in other aspects of my life, I always strive to treat others the way I would want to be treated. I feel honored each day to be trusted to help women stay healthy, listen and counsel them about their medical conditions, and treat their ailments. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuralgia. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Georgia Fliakos is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fliakos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuralgia. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Peptic Ulcer, and Necrosis.

Philosophy of care | I enjoy the one-on-one interaction I receive from treating patients as a family physician and from helping to treat those who may have a sports-related injury. | Why I entered medicine | I have played soccer for most of my life and that involvement spurred my interest in treating sports injuries. | Community involvement | I served as a team physician for Lehigh University from 2012-2016. | Personal interests | When not working, I enjoy staying active and spending time with my three young children. Dr. Bilali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Otitis, COVID-19, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

Philosophy of care | My philosophy revolves around optimizing quality of life through minimally invasive options. I was fortunate during my training to work with nationally recognized surgeons, leading to experience in complex gynecologic care and allowing me to be an early adopter of minimally invasive options. Such advances give patients same-day options that allow them to return to their busy lives faster. I have advocated in many hospital systems for laparoscopy, robotics, minimally invasive procedures for incontinence and office-based procedures. Minimal pain, faster recovery and cutting-edge technology is the platform for all my patient care. Many are not aware that a simple solution exists for what is often an embarrassing topic to discuss. | Why I entered medicine | As a child, I was inspired by my father, who practiced medicine. As I pursued a medical career, I recognized immediately how much I was drawn to surgery and women's health. As a doctor and working mother, I focused on learning approaches that would bring more women back to their family life expeditiously. Today I have the privilege of making a profound impact on the lives of my patients. Through my ongoing pursuit of the latest in research, innovation and technology, I strive to limit pain, cure disease and improve the overall health and well-being of many women. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with family. I am fond of the outdoors, enjoying activities such as skiing, hiking, biking, paddleboarding and kayaking. I also love to cook, travel and read in my free time. Dr. Ailawadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuralgia. Her top areas of expertise are Rectocele, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse, and Urinary Incontinence.

Nabila Noor is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Noor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuralgia. Her top areas of expertise are Uterine Prolapse, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Frequent or Urgent Urination, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

Edmond Obeid is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Obeid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Philosophy of care | I have always felt that physicians should treat the whole patient, not just symptoms. Pain is a complex condition by nature as I cannot feel what you are experiencing. Only by listening to you, examining you, reviewing your studies/imaging, will I be able to accurately pin down what is causing your pain. Taking care of both your mental and physical health is key to putting you on the road to recovery | Why I entered medicine | When it came time for me to decide where I was heading with my life, I decided to explore the medical field by volunteering at the local ER. While the environment of the ER was very chaotic, my experience was nothing short of amazing. It was extremely rewarding to be able to help care for others when they are at the most vulnerable moment. I knew then that I want to take more of a role in helping others. Medicine then felt like a natural path for me to take. | Personal interests | In my free time I enjoy photography, tennis and trying new restaurants. | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 25th in the country for orthopedic care on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. Our team of more than 200 orthopedic specialists provide award-winning, nationally-recognized care with experience, expertise and leading-edge technology. |. Dr. Ly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Herniated Disk, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Spinal Stenosis.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy of care is to provide holistic care for you and patients of all ages. | Why I entered medicine | After a medical mission to Costa Rica during high school, I found myself yearning to provide the same type of direct patient care as the physicians I saw on that trip. | Community involvement | I have participated in a clinic at Safe Harbor in Easton for people experiencing homelessness. I also went on a medical mission to Honduras through the Shoulder-to-Shoulder Network, which promotes ethical leadership globally. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending free time with my family and friends, exploring new restaurants and traveling. Dr. Chung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuralgia. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperhidrosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.