Overview
Philosophy of care | I encourage my patients to say what is on their mind without having them feel uncomfortable. I am a good listener, which is a valuable attribute. I always listen to my patients and include them (and their families) in decisions about their health care. | Why I entered medicine | I wanted to care for people. I have been interested in medicine since I was in high school. I originally became a pharmacist, but soon I decided to become a doctor, feeling I could have a greater impact on patient care. The most enjoyable part of being a doctor is seeing someone get better and knowing he or she appreciates your care.
Dr. Lakata is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.
Insurance
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Locations
480 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 100, Allentown, PA 18103
LVPG Internal Medicine-Fogelsville
Philosophy of care | I strongly believe a good physician combines medical knowledge with an ability to forge strong human connections and provides compassionate healing. I will guide you with what science has to offer and help you make health decisions while respecting your viewpoints, experiences and cultural beliefs. I understand the importance of communication in the current health care environment, and will strive to keep you and your family informed every step of the way. I want to approach medicine with the understanding that science can help us make good decisions, but sometimes does not have all the answers. | Why I entered medicine | Since childhood I have loved to care for people. It started with my own family, including my grandparents, who lived with us. That love of caring translated into a love of medicine and became a career. What I also deeply care about is building interpersonal connections based on a foundation of trust, compassion and mutual concern. My career in medicine provides me the perfect platform to pursue my interest while using my knowledge to help others. | Community involvement | I am involved with Meals on Wheels, soup kitchens and local charities focused on education. | Personal interests | I love gardening, nature travel, hiking and spending my free time with my family. Dr. Joshi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
Geisinger Clinic
Carol Myers is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Myers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Hyperlipidemia Type 3, High Cholesterol, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
St Lukes Physician Group Inc
Ralph Hawks is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bartonsville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hawks is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- CirrhosisDr. Lakata isAdvanced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Familial Combined HyperlipidemiaDr. Lakata isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Lakata isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- HypertensionDr. Lakata isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- MelorheostosisDr. Lakata isAdvanced. Learn about Melorheostosis.
- Experienced
- Acute CystitisDr. Lakata isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cystitis.
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Lakata isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Lakata isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Lakata isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AscitesDr. Lakata isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Lakata isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.