Philosophy of care | I care about my patient as a human being not a case. I want to be my patient's advocate. For me, my patient's quality of life is very important. My education has taught me to pay attention to not only the medical aspects of a patient but also the emotional and psychosocial aspects. I saw varied pathology during my training that makes me feel very confident in treating my patients. | Also, I am a member of the breast cancer multidisciplinary consultation team. Together we review your diagnostic information and give you a written opinion reflecting the scope of your condition and recommendations for your best course of care. | Why I entered medicine | My grandmother had severe arthritis and was sick since my early childhood; I wanted to become a doctor to make her well. My husband is an interventional cardiologist. He always has supported and encouraged me in my career. | Personal interests | I spend my spare time with my family. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

"Philosophy of care | As a medical oncologist, I try to empower my patients as much as possible – I will give you information, make recommendations, and encourage you to make informed decisions. Many of my patients initially (with newly-diagnosed cancer) have significant internal chaos. Providing information and orientation is often very calming – it is like shining a flashlight in a dark cave, so that one can see what is there, and understand everything better. When I meet you for the first time, sometimes the most important thing that I can do is to restore order to that internal chaos. | Why I entered medicine | I grew up with significant allergies, asthma and eczema during a time when there were no bronchodilators, and allergies were poorly understood. Due to sparse knowledge, I was constantly exposed to allergens from dogs, cats, feather pillows, etc. Due to sparse medical remedies (only prednisone available at that time), I was seemingly always ill. This engendered a desire to become a doctor and somehow exert some control. I was also interested in working in a field that would enable me to serve people in need. Medical oncology interested me in particular, because its research questions closely aligned with my research interests in graduate school. | Community involvement | In the past, I was a volunteer for WOAR (Women Organized Against Rape) in Philadelphia, and acted as a rape crisis counselor at one of the designated intake ERs in the city. I also participated in developing a Safe Touch program in the Philadelphia school system. As a WOAR volunteer, I conducted workshops with parents and teachers about teaching Safe Touch to children, in order to help children recognize sexual abuse and feel empowered to report it. | Personal interests | My favorite thing in the whole world now is to spend time with my (grown) children and other family members. In a ""previous life"", I used to enjoy tent camping, ballroom dancing, playing the piano, crocheting, and reading (Sci Fi books).". Dr. Austin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Follicular Lymphoma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

Philosophy of care | I want to help my patients enjoy life. I'm a person who cares about them as people, not just as patients. A cancer diagnosis can be a roller coaster for patients; being there for them gives me intense satisfaction and happiness. Also, I am a member of the breast cancer multidisciplinary consultation team. Together we review your diagnostic information and give you a written opinion reflecting the scope of your condition and recommendations for your best course of care. | Why I entered medicine | I always wanted to help and take care of others. I felt that being a physician would give me that opportunity. So, I wanted to be a physician right from childhood. | Community involvement | I am involved with raising awareness of cancer, especially cancer screening in the community. | Personal interests | I enjoy listening to music, reading and spending time with my family. Dr. Skandan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Hayman Salib is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Salib is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, and Paris-Trousseau Thrombocytopenia.

Yacoub Faroun is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Faroun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Richter Syndrome, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Pancreatoblastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

John Smith is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

Linda Augelli-Hodor is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Augelli-Hodor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

Nicole Agostino is an Oncologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Agostino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

Hikaru Nakajima is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nakajima is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma.

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 Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Dubin-Johnson Syndrome.

Tamam Habib is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Habib is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS).