Philosophy of care | I believe in informed choices when counseling my patients. I believe my role is an educator, to make sure my patients are aware of all the different options available to them - and, at the same time, to advise them as to what may be the best choice based on their clinical picture. | Why I entered medicine | During medical school, my toughest rotation was OB/GYN. I spent the most number of hours in the hospital and I slept the least, but it was the rotation that left me the most satisfied. I love the combination of medicine and surgery, and I find my role in women's health rewarding. | Community involvement | I volunteered during medical school and residency, helping at blood drives and free health screenings. | Personal interests | I spend time with my family, exploring our new neighborhood. We visit our extended family in New York and New Jersey. In a quiet moment (not very many), I love reading Shakespeare. Dr. Lim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Fetal Enterovirus Syndrome, Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Female Genital Sores, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Community involvement | Dickinson College Alumni Council. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Fetal Enterovirus Syndrome, Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Patricia Maran is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Maran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Fetal Enterovirus Syndrome, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Philosophy of care | I strongly support patient autonomy. I see part of my job as providing information, discussing treatment options and helping women make choices they feel is best for them. Supporting my patients' informed decisions is integral. I give my patients the advice I want my wife, mother and daughter to receive from their gynecologists. I'm compassionate and practice evidence-based medicine. | Why I entered medicine | Obstetrics and gynecology provides an opportunity to practice lifelong continuity, preventive medicine, primary care and medical-surgical treatment. Sharing the experience of childbirth with a family is tremendously rewarding. | Community involvement | I spent a total of 12 years in the U.S. Army, eight of those years as an OB/GYN. The leadership and training I received were invaluable and provided me with a solid foundation. Along with other LVHN heath care providers, I have visited Haiti twice in 2017 working with The Haiti Health Trust. I also participate in the Haiti Medical Education project and video-lecture medical and nursing students as well as OBGYN residents throughout Haiti. | Personal interests | In my spare time, I do whatever my kids ask me to do. If I were not practicing medicine, I would be a tornado chaser or auditioning for the E Street Band. Becoming a super-delegate would also have perks. Dr. Pellini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

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

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

Philosophy of care | The teenage years are a difficult phase of life for many of us. So I strive to treat you and every other teenage patient as if my own, and to provide you with every tool needed to succeed. I never decline to see a teen patient, no matter why he or she wants to be seen. | Why I entered medicine | As a 13-year-old I watched my mother die, and she suffered greatly because of doctors' errors. I vowed to become a doctor who will go to any length to provide the best care while making sure to cause no harm. | Community involvement | I founded the Stop Youth Suicide Campaign (stopyouthsuicide.com) as a grassroots program and have been working for 20 years across the globe to prevent children and young adults from killing themselves, helping thousands of teens. | Personal interests | Away from work I very much enjoy reading and spending time outdoors. Dr. Omar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Painful Menstrual Periods, Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Anorexia.

Molly Peters is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Peters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vulvovaginitis, Gonorrhea, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Philosophy of care | I consider myself an educator and facilitator. It’s my responsibility to help patients understand their condition, and guide them to make health care decisions in which they are comfortable and confident. | Why I entered medicine | I’ve always had a fascination with how the body works. I wouldn’t say that I chose to specialize in women’s health. It chose me. When I was a medical student, I was awestruck when I helped deliver a baby. When I deliver a baby today, I still am. Every patient and family I care for is a new experience, and I enjoy that very much. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my family. My wife, Anne Marie, also is an OB/GYN. We met during our residency at Lehigh Valley Health Network. We have a son and daughter and like to travel as a family. I also enjoy being outdoors swimming, biking, hiking and golfing. Dr. Mcintyre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Philosophy of care | One of the most important things to me is educating patients about gynecologic and obstetric care, which often includes talking about what is normal and not normal. I like to talk with patients in a conversational way that allows them to feel involved in their care. I generally want patients to lead the visit and talk about what’s most important to them, as opposed to me talking about what I think is most important. That’s part of what patient-centered care is about – having patients advocate for their own health care and having doctors respond to patients’ main concerns. | Why I entered medicine | I always loved science as kid and was exposed to medicine through my mom, who is a nurse, and two sisters who are also physicians. I tried to consider other science-related careers but always came back to medicine—I almost couldn’t get away from doing it. I became interested in obstetrics and gynecology when my older sister was an OB-GYN resident but really fell in love with it in my own third-year rotation. No other specialty was as exciting and interesting to me as OB-GYN. | Community involvement | I’m part of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, but on a more local level, I feel a real connection to the community from having delivered babies. Because I live in the area, I see plenty of patients whose children I delivered, and it’s always nice to run into them at the grocery, school, daycare – just about anywhere. It’s fun to watch babies I delivered grow, and to have parents tell their kids that I helped bring them into the world. | Personal interests | Outside of work, most of my time is taken up by activities with my kids. I do like to run and have done multiple races, including a few half marathons. Some of these are charitable events, and one that I do annually is the Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure, which supports the fight against breast cancer. I also like to travel, especially to warm and sunny places like Florida or the Bahamas. Dr. Reed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Fetal Enterovirus Syndrome, 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 Painful Menstrual Periods. 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 Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to provide compassionate informative care such that a patient will be able to make informed decisions about her medical care. I hope to build solid relationship with my patients, and let this be the foundation of their care. | Why I entered medicine | I chose to go into the field of OB/GYN as it would allow me to help take care of women throughout their entire life spectrum of gynecology needs. From a personal standpoint, this field of medicine allows me to have a varied work day, from seeing patients in the office to being in the operating room to helping deliver babies, which I enjoy immensely. The best part of my job is to be able to bear witness and be a small part in helping bring life into this world. Being able to be a part of this process with the delivering mothers and their families is an amazing honor and privilege. | Community involvement | Before moving to the Lehigh Valley, I helped run a free medical clinic in Massachusetts and I was a volunteer EMT in Lancaster County. | Personal interests | I enjoy running after my 18-month-old nephew and my new rescue puppy. My other interests include hiking, traveling and reading. In my past life, I was a drummer. Dr. Kanabar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Neuralgia, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Philosophy of care | I consider myself a teacher as well as a doctor. I believe it’s critically important that women understand the “why” behind the health issues they face. Although the science can sometimes be complex, I always take time to explain in simple terms what is happening to their bodies and their treatment options. The more my patients know, the more actively they can participate in their own care. | Why I entered medicine | As a child I loved science. I also wanted to help people. And I had some personal medical issues that helped me understand what it’s like to be a patient. That’s why I always knew I would become a doctor. It seemed like the perfect combination of my interests and experience. It has been especially meaningful to be a gynecologist. I consider it a privilege to be a part of women’s lives and to be able to help them with complex medical and surgical issues. In many cases we discuss personal issues as well, and I’m honored my patients trust me with this aspect of their lives. | Personal interests | I want my patients to know I’m just like them. I am a wife, a mother of three teenaged daughters and a proud member of this community. I see my patients at the grocery store, the mall, at my children’s schools and at their sporting events. I’m at the same stage of life as my patients and face many of the same issues, both physical and personal. To relax and unwind, I enjoy spending time with family. We like to hike, bike and do other outdoor activities. Dr. Haas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Tara Hope Budinetz, D.O., FACOG, earned her medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). It was during her OB/GYN subspecialty rotation in Reproductive Endocrinology and infertility in medical school that Dr. Budinetz knew this was the career path she was meant to follow. She then pursued her residency at Geisinger Medical Center, earning the recognition of Executive Chief Resident. She subsequently completed her fellowship at the University of Connecticut, a place where she further nurtured her passion for teaching. Dr. Budinetz is double board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Her interests include infertility, in vitro fertilization, fertility preservation, donor egg, third party reproduction, recurrent pregnancy loss, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and reproductive surgery. Serving as her patients’ biggest advocate, Dr. Budinetz’s dedication has been recognized with awards as a Mainline Top Doctor, Vitals People’s Choice Awards, and more. Dr. Budinetz serves as the REI Section Chief at St. Luke’s University Health Network and is also teaching faculty for the minimally invasive gynecologic surgical fellowship. She is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the American Medical Association, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), the Philadelphia Area Reproductive Endocrine Society, and the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. During her career, she has contributed to research publications and presentations on numerous topics and has been invited to present at national meetings. Born and raised in the Lehigh Valley, Dr. Budinetz is excited to start seeing patients at SGF’s brand new Allentown office in Pennsylvania as of August 2021. In her free time, Dr. Budinetz enjoys skiing, soccer, playing the violin, baking, gardening, and spending time with her four children along with her husband who works in fire protection. Dr. Budinetz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome, Infertility, Ovarian Overproduction of Androgens, and Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome.

Eric Rittenhouse is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rittenhouse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Cystitis, Urinary Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

Philosophy of care | I want you to know that it is important to me to treat everyone with respect, kindness and professionalism. It is my priority to allow time for you to discuss your concerns in a nonjudgmental atmosphere. I believe that you should feel included and be a part of the decision making of your care. | Why I entered medicine | Throughout my training and career, I have been hardworking, caring and dedicated to helping people. I also really enjoying teaching and making an impact for the future. | Personal interests | I enjoy camping, being outdoors, and spending time with my wife and two children. Dr. Shoemaker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Fetal Enterovirus Syndrome, Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Philosophy of care | My goal is to prevent disease and treat existing conditions while improving your quality of life. I also believe in a whole-person approach to care because your quality of life is much more than a diagnosis – it includes your passions, family, friends, mental and physical health, as well as your future goals. I believe that by collaborating and working together, we can help you achieve your goals and improve your wellness. I am particularly interested in the dynamic interactions between family members and how to help families grow healthy and strong together. | Why I entered medicine | Very early in my life as a mother, I witnessed the powerful impact that physicians play in the experience of life and death for their patients. It inspired me to become a doctor so that I could positively impact lives around me. Also, I knew that whatever profession I pursued, I wanted to both provide an example of service to my young children, and feel that time spent away from them was contributing to something greater than myself. | Community involvement | I spend time volunteering and contributing to local family wellness. I do this through fund/resource raising for local charities, volunteering my time in parenting support classes, working with local diaper banks, and visiting elementary schools to teach children about wellness. | Personal interests | My husband and I are blessed to have three sons ranging from toddler to teenager. Much of my personal time is spent with them, growing our lives in the Lehigh Valley and making family memories. Dr. Printz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sciatica, Tension Headache, and Obesity.

C Riedel is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Riedel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Painful Menstrual Periods, Menorrhagia, Endometriosis, and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.

Jill Snyder is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Ovarian Cysts, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.