Overview
Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to treat patients as I would want to be treated. | Why I entered medicine | I had a strong interest in science as a child and always knew I wanted to be a surgeon. | Personal interests | I am a triathlete, marathon runner and competitive cyclist.
Dr. Boorse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Protein Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Malnutrition, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- INDEMNITY
- POS
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1240 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Suite 308, Allentown, PA 18103
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital - General Surgery
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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Protein Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Protein Deficiency, Malnutrition, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.
Reading Hospital
John Fam is a General Surgeon in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Protein Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Protein Deficiency, Obesity, Malnutrition, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- ObesityDr. Boorse isDistinguished. Learn about Obesity.
- Advanced
- CholecystitisDr. Boorse isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Boorse isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Boorse isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EndoscopyDr. Boorse isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Boorse isAdvanced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Boorse isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Boorse isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Boorse isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Campylobacter InfectionDr. Boorse isExperienced. Learn about Campylobacter Infection.
- CellulitisDr. Boorse isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Boorse isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Boorse isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.