Dr. Richard E. Katz

Philosophy of care | I offer you compassionate, caring and high-quality patient care with a focus on preventive medicine and patient safety. | Why I entered medicine | I entered the medical field to be of service to others and to improve the health and well-being of our communities. | Community involvement | I work with and sponsor programming at local shelters, temples and other religious institutions. I have served on the board of trustees for a local high school, and have been active in the Easton-area community more than 40 years. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my family – especially my young grandchildren, rooting for Philadelphia sports teams and keeping up with current events. Dr. Sharma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Ureteroscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Fatima Karabashova is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Karabashova is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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.