Philosophy of care | I believe that patients and providers need to work together as a team. It is important to treat the whole person, not just the disease. | Why I entered medicine | I love having the opportunity to work together with people to improve quality of life. Dr. Sharim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), MASS Phenotype, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and Scleroderma.

Philosophy of care | As a rheumatologist, I help you find a diagnosis for your symptoms, educate you on your diagnosis and discuss various treatment options to improve your quality of life. | Why I entered medicine | My love of science and the intricacies of the human body plus my desire to help people in need allowed me to realize medicine was a perfect fit for me. | Community involvement | I support our local Arthritis Foundation chapter and enjoy running races for charity. | Personal interests | In my spare time, I enjoy running, skiing, seeing movies, traveling and spending time with family and friends. Dr. Rudzinski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Raynaud Phenomenon, Reactive Arthritis, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Charles Ludivico is a Rheumatologist in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ludivico is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Reactive Arthritis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

Ellen Field is a Rheumatologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Field is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

Shantanu Bishwal is a Rheumatologist in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bishwal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

George Miles is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Miles is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

Philosophy of care | I care for patients of all life stages and value the benefits of being able to take care of the entire family from newborns to grandparents. I believe in meeting each patient where they are on their healing journey and serving as a teacher and advocate in their life. | My goal is to help everyone achieve optimal health and functioning with an emphasis on preventative care. I also have a professional interest in integrative medicine and the use of complementary and alternative modalities within health care. | Why I entered medicine | I have a passion for health and wellness, and my interest in medicine was sparked when I completed my training as a yoga instructor. I began exploring what it means to be truly healthy, prevent disease and all of the ways in which we can attain health in our daily lives. My personal mission became to combine the physical sciences with complementary and alternative approaches to health care. | Community involvement | I was born and raised in Bethlehem, Pa., and have a passion for the health and wellness of our community. I currently sit on the Bethlehem Board of Health for the Bethlehem Health Bureau, and I am actively involved in community work within the city. | Personal interests | I believe in being a role model for living a healthy lifestyle and try to practice what I preach every day with regard to preventative care. In my free time I enjoy many forms of physical activity, such as running, hiking and long walks. I’m also passionate about incorporating mind and body activities into my daily health routine and regularly practice meditation and yoga. Good nutrition is an essential part of my life, and I enjoy cooking or baking a healthy new dish on weekends. I also love relaxing with a good book and spending time with my family and friends at local restaurants and community events. Dr. Bieber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Dysautonomia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obesity in Children, and Hypertension.

Jolanta Zelaznicka is a Rheumatologist in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Zelaznicka is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Osteoporosis.

Philosophy of care | I’m a primary care physician, so I treat the patient as a whole and address all needs, whether physical, mental or social. Specialists such as cardiologists may specifically treat the heart, or pulmonologists may treat the lungs. Primary care physicians treat the whole body from top to bottom. We identify the nature of the problem and address it or, if called for, are able to refer a patient for more specialized care. I enjoy what I do because I like to help patients and prevent diseases before they start. | Why I entered medicine | I wanted to help people and I like to interact face-to-face, so I always had a passion for medicine. It’s rewarding to help someone directly with my skills, mind and know-how, so to speak. And I like the long-term relationships that come with primary care. I treat people from ages 16 to 90 or even 100, and I get to know their families and kids. It’s very rewarding to take care of entire families. | Community involvement | I sing in a church choir and am involved in church life. I like to sing and enjoy music in general. | Personal interests | I enjoy skiing in winter and playing soccer in summer. I belong to a recreational soccer league of people above 40. We’ve been playing together for more than 12 years, mostly on weekends. For skiing, I like to go out West to the Rockies. I pick a different place each year, such as Big Sky, Montana, Snowmass, Colorado, Snowbird, Utah, and Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and go for a week at a time. Locally, I enjoy taking my kids to Blue Mountain and Camelback. Dr. Shevtziv is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Bronchitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Sciatica.

Farheen Jaffari is a Rheumatologist in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jaffari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Jaffari is currently accepting new patients.

Chandrakant Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, Fukuyama Type Muscular Dystrophy, Miyoshi Myopathy, and Walker-Warburg Syndrome.

Catherine Schrei-Broadt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Schrei-Broadt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Sitosterolemia, and Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome.

Frank Defrank is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Defrank is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Cirrhosis.

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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Ureteroscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Nicole Chiappetta is a Rheumatologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chiappetta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

Philosophy of care | My motto is that if I listen to you hard enough, you will tell me what’s wrong. I also like to view you as a whole rather than focus on one problem. I see how your symptoms are impacting your daily life and try to improve upon that. | Why I entered medicine | I’ve always liked science, and any profession that incorporates biology and helping people is a good mix. I grew up in a family of doctors, so I was exposed to the field early on. I remember my dad seeing his patients in the supermarket, and it was just a very friendly encounter – you could tell his patients were very appreciative of him. I see that doctor-patient relationship as a special kind of bond, especially since I will see many of my rheumatoid patients for the rest of their lives. | Personal interests | My husband and I enjoy biking, and we do a lot of city-to-shore bike rides. We also golf and have done rec league softball and football. Really, we enjoy any sport. We like hiking, too, as we can take our young daughter with us. Dr. Zavitsanos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, and Psoriasis.

Philosophy of care | Patients with chronic diseases need special care and attention. It's important for me to educate patients so they feel more in control of their disease and their lives. | Why I entered medicine | Rheumatology is a very challenging specialty for physicians as well as for patients. The diseases are complex and encompass every field of medicine. Growing up in my community I was always grateful for the care given to me and my family. As a result, I wanted to provide my community medical care they needed, particularly those with challenging rheumatic illnesses. | Community involvement | Growing up in the Lehigh Valley, I enjoy participating in events with the Arthritis Foundation and running local races with my father. | Personal interests | Spending time with my family and friends. I also enjoy running outdoors and exercise when time allows. Dr. O'brien is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Scleroderma, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

Susan Kim is a Rheumatologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.

Philosophy of care | Improving my patients' quality of life is of utmost importance. I love it when patients tell me they have returned to doing the things they enjoy most – whether that be work, exercise or a hobby – because their prescribed treatment is effective. | Why I entered medicine | Rheumatology is exciting to me because the treatment of autoimmune disease and arthritis has recently significantly improved. Many new medications, especially those to treat rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and gout have become available to physicians and patients in just the past 10 years. | Community involvement | I help organize fundraising and educational programs for our local chapter of the Arthritis Foundation. | Personal interests | I very much enjoy spending time with my family and friends, cooking with my children, and travel. Dr. Ingraham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma.

Oliver Kurucz is a Rheumatologist in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kurucz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Psoriatic Arthritis.