Overview
Philosophy of care | I remind patients that regular health checkups that focus on prevention are just as important as seeing your doctor for treatment of acute or chronic conditions. | Why I entered medicine | I started my educational journey as an X-ray technician, and while I loved the profession, wanted to know more. I was interested to know, for instance, why the X-rays were ordered and how to diagnose and treat what the images detected. | Community involvement | I enjoy volunteering at community health fairs and reaching out to people who don't regularly visit a doctor. | Personal interests | Professionally I like to focus on preventive medicine, such as cancer screenings, blood pressure checks and preventive labs.
Dr. Balchune is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hypothyroidism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
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Locations
1000 Alliance Drive, Suite1, Hazleton, PA 18202
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Tower Health Medical Group
Tatyana Erlikh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Dr. Erlikh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
LVPG Internal Medicine-Steamtown
Philosophy of care | I strongly believe in patient-centered care that involves the entire health care team and assesses all facets of well-being, including the physical, psychological, emotional and social aspects. I listen carefully to your unique story as a way to achieve your best medical outcome. | Why I entered medicine | At age 10, I observed my father’s physical decline following a critical cardiac event at age 40. I recognized the need for research into novel and promising treatments, and the vital importance of patients and family members establishing a trusting relationship with their medical team. At a time of profound fear and uncertainty for both my father and his family, I learned the significance of compassionate and empathic care, and I strive to provide this to my own patients in memory of him. | Community involvement | I have helped educate medical, physician assistant and nurse practitioner students and found it to be extremely rewarding. I served as a medical school faculty member for 12 years, and have been involved in community outreach and education through local schools and businesses regarding a variety of medical topics and health-promoting campaigns. I have served as a board member for Easter Seals and for a variety of organizations involved in the education of autistic children. I have supported and donated time to homeless shelters and worked with members of domestic abuse. I support animal shelters, and I have personally adopted numerous special needs animals. | Personal interests | My personal interests include working with animal shelters and emergency facilities to assist in fostering/adoption of special needs animals. I like personal fitness, including distance running and indoor cycling. I enjoy community and school-based activities with my twin daughters, and am interested in Victorian-era architecture and collectibles. Dr. Erickson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Colorectal CancerDr. Balchune isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Balchune isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- HypothyroidismDr. Balchune isAdvanced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Balchune isAdvanced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
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- AnemiaDr. Balchune isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Asperger's SyndromeDr. Balchune isExperienced. Learn about Asperger's Syndrome.
- Burning Mouth SyndromeDr. Balchune isExperienced. Learn about Burning Mouth Syndrome.
- Cavernous Sinus ThrombosisDr. Balchune isExperienced. Learn about Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis.
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Balchune isExperienced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Balchune isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.