Philosophy of care | I am a member of the GI cancer multidisciplinary consultation team. Together we review your diagnostic information and give you a written opinion reflecting the scope of your condition and recommendations for your best course of care. Dr. Khalil is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Congenital Neutropenia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Anal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Simi Rai is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Congenital Neutropenia. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

Philosophy of care | Effective medical care begins with a deep understanding of each patient’s circumstances and needs. The physician-patient relationship is foundational and must be a two-way dialogue built on trust and respect. I prioritize learning what truly matters to you and your family. I offer treatment recommendations and options that align with your values, preferences and goals. While my clinical focus is on blood disorders and blood cancers, listening carefully and tailoring care to patients is the heart of everything I do. I provide guidance and recommendations, but the decisions ultimately belong to you, the patient. I strongly believe in a team-based approach, where collaboration and communication yield the best outcomes. | Why I entered medicine | When I started college, medicine was the farthest thing from my mind; I was an economics major and took the MCAT on a whim. To my surprise, I scored far better than expected for someone without a science background, and that led me to medical school. Looking back, I can’t imagine doing anything else. Medicine – and caring for patients – has become my true passion. My path into the field was unconventional but led me exactly where I was meant to be. Practicing hematology and oncology isn’t just a career for me – it’s the only thing I can see myself doing. | Community involvement | As a part of cancer center leadership, I participate in local events and charities for patients with cancer and blood diseases, including speaking to the leukemia/lymphoma society. I am particularly fond of events centered around running for cancer charities. | Personal interests | Running is a personal passion of mine – second only to medicine and my family. Dr. Lash is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Congenital Neutropenia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to treat others as I would like to be treated. I enjoy helping patients understand their medical problem in order to make an informed decision. | Also, I am a member of the breast cancer and genetic cancer multidisciplinary consultation teams. Together we review your diagnostic information and give you a written opinion reflecting the scope of your condition and recommendations for your best course of care. | Why I entered medicine | My uncle is an emergency medicine physician who inspired me to become a doctor and encouraged me through my training. To this day, I still seek his advice. I chose hematology oncology because I enjoy taking care of patients who are confronting serious health challenges. My mother had breast cancer and she was helped greatly by her physicians and a recently developed targeted therapy called Herceptin. I feel optimistic that the field is rapidly evolving due to scientific breakthroughs and will continue to do so throughout my career. I want to be a part of helping people during this exciting time. | Community involvement | I volunteered in a free clinic during my training. | Personal interests | I’m married and have two boys. I like to stay active. I teach my boys sports, go hiking or take my golden retriever, Charlie, for a walk. Dr. Lamparella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Congenital Neutropenia. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Philosophy of care | In my area we’re dealing with people who are frightened. I’m trying to help patients deal with all of the information they’ve been hearing, and I’m trying to dispel all of the myths. It’s a matter of education and mutual trust. I’m there to do whatever I can do for them, even if it’s just a matter of easing their pain. | Also, I am a member of the thoracic cancer multidisciplinary consultation team. Together we review your diagnostic information and give you a written opinion reflecting the scope of your condition and recommendations for your best course of care. | Why I entered medicine | Medicine was not my first choice. I wanted to be first oboe in the New York Philharmonic. I have a love of biochemistry and science, and I like people. One day, I just decided I wanted to be a doctor. I wouldn’t change it for anything in the world. | Community involvement | I’m part of the National Cancer Institute’s community cancer program. Our goal is to be able to give the same care and treatment to everyone, whether they have health insurance or not. | Personal interests | I still play the oboe and will always have a love of music. I’m an avid cyclist, and I enjoy skiing. Dr. Friedman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Congenital Neutropenia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Paul Palyca is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Palyca has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Congenital Neutropenia. His top areas of expertise are Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, Urothelial Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Muhammad Rizvi is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rizvi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Congenital Neutropenia. His top areas of expertise are Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

"Philosophy of care | I believe you should be treated with respect and as an individual – oncology is not a ""one-size-fits-all"" subspecialty. For me, it's important to know not only your past medical history, but also your expectations and preferences. My goal is for you and your loved ones to leave each of our visits with a clear diagnosis and treatment plan. Family provides much-needed support during difficult times. | Why I entered medicine | My interest in medicine started as a pharmacy technician in high school and college. I loved interacting with patients and learning about medications and diseases. Then my grandfather became ill, and I saw firsthand how difficult it was to have a loved one going through medical treatments. It inspired me to become a physician and one day guide patients through our health system. My interest in oncology started with my heavy involvement in THON, a Penn State dance marathon that raises millions for pediatric cancer. I became close to many families involved with treatment and witnessed both their positive outcomes and difficult challenges. I find the science of cancer and its treatments fascinating, especially as we move toward more personalized and targeted therapies. | Personal interests | When not working I enjoy time with my husband and our children. We love exploring new sites within the Lehigh Valley and traveling to new places around the world. I also enjoy riding my bike or walking/running the many beautiful local trails.". Dr. Kinney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Congenital Neutropenia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Iron Deficiency Anemia.

William Scialla is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Scialla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Congenital Neutropenia. His top areas of expertise are Heyde Syndrome, Von Willebrand Disease (VWD), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Don Park is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Congenital Neutropenia. His top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Primary Lymphoma of the Brain, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Tamam Habib is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Habib is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Congenital Neutropenia. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, and Schnitzler Syndrome.

Hikaru Nakajima is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nakajima is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Congenital Neutropenia. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma.

Nicole Agostino is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Agostino is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Congenital Neutropenia. Her top areas of expertise are Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

Heidar Albandar is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Albandar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Congenital Neutropenia. His top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. Dr. Albandar is currently accepting new patients.

John Mcknight is an Oncologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mcknight is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Congenital Neutropenia. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma. Dr. Mcknight is currently accepting new patients.

Anna Niewiarowska is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Niewiarowska is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Congenital Neutropenia. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer.

Amber Iqbal is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Iqbal has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Congenital Neutropenia. Her top areas of expertise are Iron Deficiency Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Colorectal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome.

Hayman Salib is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Salib is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Congenital Neutropenia. His top areas of expertise are Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, and RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder.

"Philosophy of care | As a medical oncologist, I try to empower my patients as much as possible – I will give you information, make recommendations, and encourage you to make informed decisions. Many of my patients initially (with newly-diagnosed cancer) have significant internal chaos. Providing information and orientation is often very calming – it is like shining a flashlight in a dark cave, so that one can see what is there, and understand everything better. When I meet you for the first time, sometimes the most important thing that I can do is to restore order to that internal chaos. | Why I entered medicine | I grew up with significant allergies, asthma and eczema during a time when there were no bronchodilators, and allergies were poorly understood. Due to sparse knowledge, I was constantly exposed to allergens from dogs, cats, feather pillows, etc. Due to sparse medical remedies (only prednisone available at that time), I was seemingly always ill. This engendered a desire to become a doctor and somehow exert some control. I was also interested in working in a field that would enable me to serve people in need. Medical oncology interested me in particular, because its research questions closely aligned with my research interests in graduate school. | Community involvement | In the past, I was a volunteer for WOAR (Women Organized Against Rape) in Philadelphia, and acted as a rape crisis counselor at one of the designated intake ERs in the city. I also participated in developing a Safe Touch program in the Philadelphia school system. As a WOAR volunteer, I conducted workshops with parents and teachers about teaching Safe Touch to children, in order to help children recognize sexual abuse and feel empowered to report it. | Personal interests | My favorite thing in the whole world now is to spend time with my (grown) children and other family members. In a ""previous life"", I used to enjoy tent camping, ballroom dancing, playing the piano, crocheting, and reading (Sci Fi books).". Dr. Austin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Congenital Neutropenia. Her top areas of expertise are Follicular Lymphoma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

Philosophy of care | I care about my patient as a human being not a case. I want to be my patient's advocate. For me, my patient's quality of life is very important. My education has taught me to pay attention to not only the medical aspects of a patient but also the emotional and psychosocial aspects. I saw varied pathology during my training that makes me feel very confident in treating my patients. | Also, I am a member of the breast cancer multidisciplinary consultation team. Together we review your diagnostic information and give you a written opinion reflecting the scope of your condition and recommendations for your best course of care. | Why I entered medicine | My grandmother had severe arthritis and was sick since my early childhood; I wanted to become a doctor to make her well. My husband is an interventional cardiologist. He always has supported and encouraged me in my career. | Personal interests | I spend my spare time with my family. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Severe Congenital Neutropenia. Her top areas of expertise are Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.