Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to deliver up-to-date, quality medical care while working with you as a team, respecting your distinctive needs, culture, values and preferences. I like to listen to all my patients and get to know them well. | Why I entered medicine | I have wanted to be a doctor since I was very young. As I grew my desire to help people and my interest in hands-on science strengthened my resolve. | Community involvement | I have been involved in Special Olympics. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, hiking and biking. Dr. Ferran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Sciatica, and Obesity.

Philosophy of care | I believe in forming a partnership with my patients and taking the time to be a good listener. I try to follow the best evidence-based medicine guidelines for testing and treatment. I enjoy working to promote healthy lifestyles and preventative care to keep you well. I believe it is important to work together with you to create a plan of care that's right for you. I will try to be your advocate and help coordinate all of your care needs as your primary care physician. I also have a special interest in geriatrics and long-term care medicine. It is my goal to provide older adults and nursing home residents the highest-quality, compassionate care for optimum health, function, and quality of life. | Why I entered medicine | I became a doctor because I want to make each and every day meaningful, and make a positive impact on your health. I chose internal medicine because it allows me to establish long-term relationships with my patients. I truly enjoy the follow-up care and ongoing relationships I have with my patients, welcoming back the same patients again and again. It is my goal to help manage all of your health care needs - promoting healthy lifestyles, managing chronic conditions, treating illness and coordinating the transition between specialists, hospitals, and other caregivers. I believe it is important for every patient to have one physician who can act as a coordinator of care and to be involved at some level in all of their health care needs. | Community involvement | I serve as the medical director for both Gracedale Nursing Home in Northampton County and The Good Shepherd Home in Bethlehem. | Personal interests | I have been married to my wonderful wife Jennifer since 1998. When I am not at work I enjoy helping her with her jewelry business on weekends. I am also the proud father of two beautiful daughters. Some of my hobbies include running, gardening, hiking and playing with my energetic Chesapeake Bay retriever and our two cats. Dr. Holumzer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Alzheimer's Disease, and Dementia.

Emilia Secheresiu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Secheresiu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

Joseph Bognet is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bognet is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 5, Familial Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency, Apolipoprotein C2 Deficiency, and Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome.

Rajender Totlani is a Pediatrics provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Totlani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Croup, Asthma in Children, and Herpangina.

Richard Morse is a Pediatrics provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Morse is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Croup, and Asthma in Children.

Oscar Morffi is a Pediatrics provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Morffi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Croup, Asthma in Children, and Herpangina.

Philosophy of care | I make sure to treat the person and not just their symptoms. | Why I entered medicine | Being born prematurely with tons of medical complications and living with a liver transplant opened my eyes to medicine. My willingness to give back and help others skyrocketed, and here I am – a living example of perseverance. | Community involvement | I am looking to get as involved in the community as possible; this city gave me my shot at becoming a pediatrician. | Personal interests | I divvy up my free time among personal development, baseball, fantasy football, chess and traveling. Dr. Morrobel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU), Croup, and Asthma in Children.

Sophia Michailidis is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Michailidis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Hypertension.

"Philosophy of care | I have always seen myself as a family physician because caring for the entire individual, in context of family and life just made sense to me. So, my philosophy of care has always been patient-centered, and focused on the relationships that I develop with my patients. This is the part that helps me feel happy and fulfilled. | Why I entered medicine | I was one of those people who knew from a very early age (age 7 as I recall) that I wanted to be a physician. I did not have family members in medicine, so I have decided that it was the positive influence of my family doctor that led me down this path. I double-checked along the way to make sure that my interests and passion were still aligned with medicine, but I have essentially ""never looked back""! | Community involvement | For many years prior to arriving at Lehigh Valley Health Network in 2012, I was very involved with a student-run free clinic in Newark, N.J. I hope to extend this interest and desire to serve this community by working with the health care professional students here at Lehigh Valley Health Network to provide services to the underserved. | Personal interests | My interests include exercising, gardening, antiquing and most outdoor activities. I am just starting to learn to play the piano!". Dr. Schroeder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Mal Homan is an Endocrinologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Homan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

Andrew Brackbill is an Endocrinologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brackbill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hyperparathyroidism.

Sharmila Koshy is an Endocrinologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Koshy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Thyroid Storm, and Hyperthyroidism.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy in medicine and treating patients is to empower them to take control of their health. My role is to provide them the tools and guidance they need to live healthy and to optimize their medical therapy. | Personal interests | I enjoy reading and traveling, but I spend most of my free time with my family enjoying walks or playing in the park. Dr. Mccauley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid Resistance, Hypoaldosteronism, Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency, and Triple A Syndrome.

Philosophy of care | I believe you need to be treated as a whole person, inside and out. I like to provide medical information and to support my patients in making the medical decisions that best align with their goals and lifestyle. You are unique and will do best having an individualized treatment plan to attain your health goals. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine based on a fascination with health and the human body systems, along with a desire to interact with new people daily. I enjoy constantly learning new information from both the medical world and my patients! | Community involvement | I have participated in two medical mission trips: Cusco, Peru and Costa Rica. I would love to be involved with medical mission trips in the future. | Personal interests | Outside work I enjoy spending time with my daughter and husband, exercising, walking my dog, baking/cooking, and reading books. I love to travel all over the world as well!. Dr. Magdaleno is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Malnutrition, Obesity in Children, and Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome.

Kamini Kalola is a Pediatrics provider in Trexlertown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kalola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Delayed Growth, Microcephaly, and Obesity in Children.

"Philosophy of care | To provide my best care for children and families, regardless of who they are, where they are from or what is going on in their lives. I believe every kid in this world deserves access to the best possible care. I have spent the last 16 years practicing inpatient and outpatient complex care pediatrics locally as well as developing global health programs so other countries can improve their quality and access to care. | Why I entered medicine | I wanted to be a doctor from an early age; one of my aunts had surgery and then we watched the same surgery in school. I saw medicine as a challenging career that allowed me to work closely with families. I tell students I was drawn to pediatrics because I loved the range of diseases and working with children, but really, I am just a big kid myself, so it seems fitting to work with my ""peers."" | Community involvement | I have always been very active in my community. I have been a Cub scoutmaster and a church elder and coached Little League and travel baseball more than a decade. I truly believe part of caring for a community is also participating in that community. I have tried to be as involved as my job would allow. | Personal interests | I very much enjoy sports and have three children playing sports in college. I will stop and watch any sporting event anywhere no matter the age of the participants. I also spend free time on woodworking or taking hikes and walks.". Dr. Raab is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Delayed Growth, Microcephaly, and Vascular Birthmark.

Melissa Taylor is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Trexlertown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Hypothyroidism.

Jennifer Lyons is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Trexlertown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lyons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

"Philosophy of care | A healthier lifestyle is a priority of mine because it can help patients avoid or ease chronic medical conditions. Together we can address any immediate health concerns you may have and then strengthen your path toward optimum health. As Renaissance scholar Desiderius Erasmus put it: “Prevention is better than cure."" | Why I entered medicine | Both my parents are family medicine physicians, so I witnessed the doctor-patient relationship from an early age. It is a relationship like no other. A family physician truly becomes a part of the family, as we get to learn so much about patients beyond their medical records. I look forward to partnering with you on a journey of total wellness: mind, body and soul. | Community involvement | I am involved with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and with the Girl Scouts. I also do community outreach through Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. | Personal interests | I enjoy fitness, tennis, singing and good food.". Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypopituitarism, Obesity, High Cholesterol, and Obesity in Children.