Dr. Diehl is a board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologist. His clinical interests include endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and innovative advanced therapeutic endoscopy. Dr. Diehl obtained his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. He completed his residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and his fellowships in gastroenterology at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center and the University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center. Dr. Diehl is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. In his free time, Dr. Diehl enjoys spending time with his family and exercising, particularly swimming. He also has an appreciation for old cars. Dr. Diehl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Gallbladder Disease, Watermelon Stomach, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

Harshit S. Khara, MD, is an Interventional Gastroenterologist based at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA.|Dr. Khara is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. He serves as the Director of Endoscopy; System Director of Interventional Endoscopy, Director of Endoscopic and Translational Research; Director of the Clinical Use Evaluation Committee; and System Director of Quality & Innovation. He is also the Research Director and Core faculty for the Gastroenterology Fellowship Program, as well as the Program Director for the Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Fellowship Program at the Center for Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy at Geisinger, participating in the training and mentoring of advanced endoscopy and general gastroenterology fellows. Dr. Khara is also the Director of the National Pancreas Foundation Center at Geisinger.|He is involved in multi-center clinical research and quality improvement projects. Dr. Khara's clinical and research interests are in the field of interventional endoscopic ultrasound, ERCP, Barrett’s esophagus, third space endoscopy, endoscopic treatments for GERD, interventional EndoHepatology, and bariatric interventional endoscopy.|Dr. Khara earned his medical degree from Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital in India then completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Drexel University College of Medicine-Saint Peter's University Hospital. He completed a Fellowship in Transplant Hepatology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, a Fellowship in Gastroenterology at Yale University School of Medicine-Norwalk Hospital and a Fellowship in Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy at Geisinger Medical Center.|Dr. Khara is certified in Gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Khara is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

Amitpal Singh Johal, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologist, also known as a GI doctor. He has a special interest in endoscopic ultrasound, a minimally invasive procedure used to evaluate and diagnose digestive diseases.|Dr. Johal earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed his residency in internal medicine at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland and his fellowship in gastroenterology at Geisinger Medical Center.|Dr. Johal is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in gastroenterology. Dr. Johal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. Confer is a board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologist. His clinical interests include endoscopic ultrasound and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Dr. Confer attended the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he received his medical degree. He completed his residency, a fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology, and a fellowship in advanced therapeutic endoscopy at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Confer is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in gastroenterology. Dr. Confer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

Dr. Blansfield is a board-certified, fellowship-trained general surgeon specializing in surgical oncology. His clinical interests include pancreatic surgery, melanoma, endocrine surgery, esophageal cancer and minimally invasive surgery. His research interests include pancreatic cancer, melanoma and outcomes research. Dr. Blansfield earned his medical degree from Georgetown University. He completed his residency at Abington Memorial Hospital and his fellowship in surgical oncology at the National Institutes of Health Center for Cancer Research. Dr. Blansfield is certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Blansfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Splenectomy.

Dr. Widom is a board-certified and fellowship-trained general surgeon subspecializing in trauma. His clinical interests include acute care surgery and emergency general surgery. Dr. Widom attended the University of Maryland, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. He completed his fellowship in surgical critical care at the University of Maryland. Dr. Widom is certified by the American Board of Surgery in surgical critical care. Dr. Widom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Jaap is a board-certified general surgeon. She attended Wright State University, where she earned her medical degree. Dr. Jaap completed her residency at Geisinger Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Jaap is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Shellenberger is a board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologist. His clinical interests include postgraduate medical education, esophageal motility and other GI laboratory procedures. Dr. Shellenberger earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency and his fellowship in gastroenterology at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Shellenberger is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and gastroenterology. Dr. Shellenberger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Nicole Samies, DO, is a board-certified pediatrician specializing in infectious diseases. She treats children for a variety of viral, bacterial, fungal and parasitic infections, including bone and joint infections, meningitis, pneumonia, hepatitis, tuberculosis and herpes, as well as surgical and blood infections. She has a clinical interest in treating congenital infections.|“Watching a child improve and get better brings me the most joy and keeps me wanting to come back to work each day,” she says.|Dr. Samies earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Spartanburg, S.C. After medical school, she completed a residency in pediatrics at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. She followed that with a fellowship in pediatric infectious diseases at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.|From an early age, she wanted to pursue a career in medicine. “Having the ability to care for someone’s child is the most rewarding experience — knowing I could help make a difference in their life,” she says.|Dr. Samies is an active member in several professional organizations, including the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, Infectious Diseases Society of America, American Academy of Pediatrics and American Osteopathic Association.|Originally from a small town in South Carolina, Dr. Samies came to Danville for her residency. She returned to the area with her husband to be closer to family.|In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, running, bike riding, baking and spending time with family and friends. Dr. Samies is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Neonatal Herpes and Childhood Pancreatitis.

Dr. Yuasa is a board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologist. His clinical interests include general gastroenterology and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Yuasa earned his medical degree from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. He completed his residency at Temple University Hospital and his fellowship in gastroenterology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Yuasa is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in gastroenterology. Dr. Yuasa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. Still is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in nutrition and weight management. His clinical and research interests include malnutrition and comprehensive weight management. Dr. Still obtained his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency and a fellowship in clinical nutrition at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Still is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.|Are weight loss medications right for you? Learn more from Dr. Still. Dr. Still is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Malnutrition, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Gastric Bypass, and Vagotomy.

Dr. Hosterman is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in nutrition and weight management. Her clinical interests include adult and pediatric malnutrition and comprehensive weight management. Dr. Hosterman attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she received her medical degree. She completed her internal medicine – pediatric residency and then her weight management and nutrition fellowship at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Hosterman is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Pediatrics, the American Board of Obesity Medicine and the American Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists. Dr. Hosterman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Short Bowel Syndrome, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, and Protein Deficiency.

Conor Mulcahy, DO, is an internal medicine physician. He cares for adults with a range of chronic and acute conditions. “I enjoy being a ‘Jack of all trades’ but have a particular interest in optimizing lifestyle to help patients live healthier lives,” he says.|Dr. Mulcahy earned his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie. After medical school, he completed a residency at Geisinger Medical Center, where he was resident of the year.|“I love the longitudinal relationships I get to have with patients,” he notes. “I also have a passion for teaching.”|In his spare time, Dr. Mulcahy enjoys ultimate Frisbee and hiking. Dr. Mulcahy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Dr. Tamburro is a board-certified and fellowship-trained pediatric critical care specialist. His clinical interests include pediatric critical care, pediatric palliative care and pediatric trauma care. His research interests include pediatric critical care, pediatric palliative care, pediatric trauma care and injury prevention. Dr. Tamburro attended Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree. He completed his residency at Western Reserve Care System, and his fellowship at Methodist Hospitals of Memphis. Dr. Tamburro is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in pediatric critical care medicine and in hospice and palliative care medicine. Dr. Tamburro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome, and Childhood Pancreatitis.

Lovepreet Singh is a Gastroenterologist in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.

Tossapol Kerdsirichairat is a Gastroenterologist in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kerdsirichairat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Sclerosing Mesenteritis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Vagotomy.

Dr. Erwin is a board-certified general surgeon. His clinical interests include breast surgery, general surgery and surgical education. His research interests include surgical education. Dr. Erwin obtained his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He completed his residencies at Morristown Memorial Hospital and Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network. Dr. Erwin is certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Erwin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Akhtar is a board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologist. His clinical interests include general gastroenterology and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Dr. Akhtar attended Patna Medical College, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency at East Carolina University. He also completed a residency and a fellowship in gastroenterology at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey in Camden, N.J. Dr. Akhtar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in gastroenterology. Dr. Akhtar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Esophagitis, Turcot Syndrome, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. Alaparthi is a board-certified and fellowship-trained general surgeon specializing in minimally invasive surgery. His clinical interests include abdominal wall reconstruction, hernias and robotics. His research interests include outcomes research in hernia surgery. Dr. Alaparthi earned his medical degree from J.J.M. Medical College, Davangere in India. He then moved to the United States to complete his residency at Howard University Hospital. He completed his fellowship in minimally invasive surgery at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Alaparthi is certified by the American Board of Surgery. He speaks English and Telugu. Dr. Alaparthi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Protein Deficiency, Malnutrition, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

Dr. Semian is a board-certified general surgeon. His clinical interests include abdominal wall reconstruction, hernia, gallbladder and acute care. His research interests include acute care surgery and hernia surgery. Dr. Semian obtained his medical degree from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. He completed his residency at St. Barnabas Medical Center. Dr. Semian is certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Semian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.