Philosophy of care | Medicine and radiology should be centered on you, the patient, and your images should be tailored to address your specific concerns. As radiologists we add value through attention to detail and by communicating directly with your other physicians. Working together as part of the patient-care team makes us stronger and guides you toward the best possible outcome. | Why I entered medicine | Radiology is a rapidly evolving field and allows us to harness the latest technological advancements to help you. Through experiences with my own family and friends, I have seen time and time again radiology making a tremendous difference in the diagnosis and treatment of loved ones, and it is a privilege to be an integral part of your patient-care team. | Community involvement | I participate in local funding, clothing and food drives through organizations in the Lehigh Valley. I am also a member of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) and the Society of Skeletal Radiology. | Personal interests | I enjoy physical fitness (including running, weight training and hiking), and I believe physical activity is important to continued well-being and happiness. As a family, we enjoy traveling and experiencing new cultures and food. Dr. Malhotra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tenosynovitis, Rhizarthrosis, and Synovitis.

Philosophy of care | I will improve your quality of life by applying to your foot/ankle condition my 35 years of experience, experience that matters in treating complex foot issues. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine to be of service and help people like you, to educate patients about their condition and to improve their quality of life. | Community involvement | I speak to community walking/running groups about ways to prevent feet and ankle conditions from developing. I also have been part of residency education for 30 years. | Personal interests | Outside of work I enjoy cycling, fly fishing and photography. | 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. Schwartz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Plantar Fasciitis, Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, and Peripheral Artery Disease.

Philosophy of care | I find what is right for you and create a personalized plan just for you. | Why I entered medicine | I was an athletic trainer and realized I was interested in the clinical side of addressing injuries and medical conditions. | Community involvement | I participate in the Holiday Hope Chest initiative coordinated by the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley. | Personal interests | I enjoy travelling, riding my bike along the D&L trail and walking. | 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. Barnett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. Her top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Ingrown Toenail, Morton Neuroma, and Plantar Fasciitis.

John Stapleton is an Orthopedics specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Stapleton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Fibromatosis, Bone Graft, and Osteotomy.

Ravi Desai is a Radiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Desai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Gallbladder Disease, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Visceromegaly.

Philosophy of care | When I provide foot and ankle care – whether surgical or non-surgical – I also will ensure you have outcome-driven instructions to help you restore function and decrease your pain. | Why I entered medicine | As a young man, I suffered with many foot and ankle injuries. After developing relationships with my doctors, I was inspired to go into medicine and have wanted to do this since high school. | Community involvement | I am extensively involved with recreational tennis and sports programs. | Personal interests | I enjoy tennis, hiking, fishing, fly fishing, hunting as well as photography. | 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. Mccarroll is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, Ledderhose Disease, Tendinitis, and Osteotomy.

Mark Maehrer is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Maehrer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, and Ledderhose Disease.

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 Plantar Fasciitis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sciatica, Tension Headache, and Obesity.

Cheryl Bloomfield is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bloomfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

John Cox is a Radiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Synovial Osteochondromatosis.

Michelle Mccarroll is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mccarroll is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. Her top areas of expertise are Athlete's Foot, Ingrown Toenail, Metatarsalgia, and Ledderhose Disease.

Yvonne Cha is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. Her top areas of expertise are Corns and Calluses, Fungal Nail Infection, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, and Ingrown Toenail.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to provide you with the highest level of care through my radiology reads. This results in an accurate diagnosis, allowing your clinician to formulate a specific treatment plan that will be most beneficial to you. | Why I entered medicine | I chose medicine as a career because I believe it allows me to make a difference in people's lives. | Personal interests | I enjoy running, cycling, spending time with my family and listening to music. Mr. Longo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Emphysema, Pleurisy, and Visceromegaly.

Kenneth Kurtz is a Radiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kurtz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Visceromegaly.

Kevin Short is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Short is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Ingrown Toenail, Hammer Toe, Fibromatosis, and Ledderhose Disease.

Ashley Quinlan is an Orthopedics specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Quinlan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. Her top areas of expertise are Bursitis of the Heel, Hammer Toe, Ingrown Toenail, and Ledderhose Disease.

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 Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Nasal Flaring, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

Philosophy of care | Because everyone has unique issues and concerns about their musculoskeletal problem, I spend time learning about what is impacting you and designing a treatment plan to accomplish your goals. I make sure you understand both the details of your condition and the treatments I propose. In this way, we can truly move forward with shared decision-making to achieve an optimal outcome. Educating the next generation of orthopedic surgeons is also a priority of mine; I am leading a team to build a new orthopedic residency training program here at LVHN. | Why I entered medicine | I still remember as a child accompanying my father (an orthopedic surgeon) on his patient rounds. I dreamed of one day helping patients return to the activities they loved just as did. I studied hard, became an EMT, volunteered at a firehouse, worked ski patrol in college and taught the winter care emergency course to my fellow patrollers. In medical school I found orthopedic surgery to be the most exciting path for me, and I have never looked back. I have found immense satisfaction over the years helping patients feel and function better, and am so gratified hearing I have changed their lives for the better. | Community involvement | As the father of two preemies (born 11 weeks early), my wife and I have supported research to investigate the causes of premature birth. We have been on the leadership team for the Philadelphia March of Dimes' annual March for Babies for several years. My daughter has started a non-profit to provide board books to families in the NICU so they can read to their children and enhance their language skills. I also have been an alumni interviewer for my alma mater, Dartmouth College, for over 20 years. | Personal interests | I enjoy skiing, hiking and biking with my wife, daughter and son. I welcome any and all dad jokes and puns. | 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. Farber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Metatarsalgia, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

Alan Stuto is an Orthopedics specialist and a Podiatric Medicine provider in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Stuto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Gangrene, Fungal Nail Infection, and Hammer Toe.

Vaishali Lafita is a Radiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lafita is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. Her top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Thyroid Nodule, Caroli Disease, and Hepatic Cystic Hamartoma.