Philosophy of care | My job is to save the lives of patients with aortic aneurysms, to prevent strokes in patients with carotid artery disease and to avert amputation in patients with impaired blood flow to their extremities. However, what I treasure in my job is the relationship with patients and their families, developed sometimes over years and sometimes quickly during a challenging time in their lives. I always remember that patients like you who seek out my expertise are people – with jobs, lives, hobbies, families and compelling personal stories. I enjoy hearing those stories and playing a role in caring for those individuals. | Why I entered medicine | Honestly, I wasn't very good at physics. After studying physics and engineering as an undergraduate at Haverford College and as a graduate student at the University of Virginia, I figured out somewhat serendipitously that I was good at surgery and enjoyed caring for patients. Vascular surgery is intellectually engrossing and technically challenging. | Community involvement | My wife Oksana and I support the YMCA, and three generations of Jacksons have attended a YMCA summer camp in Rhode Island. Because Oksana is of Ukrainian heritage, we support a number of humanitarian causes in that country. | Personal interests | My family and I enjoy hiking and camping (Indian Garden Campground at the Grand Canyon is my favorite campsite). My kids play a lot of soccer, and some baseball and softball, so I've become a student of those games. We're pretty dedicated Philadelphia Union fans. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

David Meir-Levi is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Meir-Levi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Endoscopy.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to enable patients to better understand their conditions and be involved in their own care. Informed patients make the best decisions. | Community involvement | I have always volunteered in the emergency services. I am a fully trained firefighter and rescue technician. I enjoy riding on ambulance calls and hope to stay involved in this service for many years to come. | Personal interests | I enjoy the outdoors, especially the beach and boating. I also enjoy fishing and all forms of motorsports. | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 42th for pulmonology and lung surgery on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. |. Dr. Misselbeck is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Philosophy of care | My philosophy of care is that candor builds trust between you as the patient and me as your surgeon. Modern medicine is increasingly complex. You can only make good decisions for your own health if you understand the options, including frank discussions of the potential risks and benefits. When I meet with patients and their families, I employ a variety of methods to explain medical terminology and surgical procedures, such as sketching anatomy diagrams. You deserve to feel clear about your alternatives, secure in your decisions and confident in the skills of our entire health care team. | Why I entered medicine | Something can be a cliche and still be true: I wanted to help people. I come from a family of engineers, but I was drawn to the possibility of directly impacting individuals. I enjoy challenges and constantly learning new things. I like being face-to-face with patients and knowing my career is meaningful. It's also gratifying to be able to help my extended family navigate the health care system. | Community involvement | The causes that are most important to me are food insecurity, environmental protection and restoration, and voting rights. I also actively support my school-age children in their sports and other extracurricular community activities. | Personal interests | My current primary hobby is building bicycles and maintaining/modifying them for our family. We also enjoy hiking and playing board games together, and I am an adventurous eater and home cook. Dr. Shang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Mila Ju is a Vascular Surgeon in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ju has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. Her top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Embolism, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Philosophy of care | I believe every patient should be treated as if they were your family. Medicine can be complex, and I will explain it to you in such a way as to convey your health problem in a straightforward manner, with compassion and empathy. | Why I entered medicine | My grandfather, who raised me, was an anesthesiologist. His stories of the operating room would always fascinate me, and began my interest in medicine. Once when I was injured as a child and brought to the hospital, I felt my care could have been better in many ways. It is from that perspective that I approach each patient and their family – always striving to be better. | Community involvement | For many years I have supported the Children's Home of Easton, who house, feed, and educate children at risk. I also support the Swain School. | Personal interests | I am an avid music fan and play and collect guitars. On occasion I can be heard singing and playing in public in the Lehigh Valley (that hopefully isn't too traumatic for the audience!). | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 42th for pulmonology and lung surgery on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. |. Dr. Veluz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

James Burke is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Burke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Heart Attack, Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

James Wu is a Thoracic Surgeon in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Ahmed Nassar is a Thoracic Surgeon in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nassar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cardiogenic Shock, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Philosophy of care | I treat all of my patients as if they are members of my family. I feel that my role as a physician and surgeon is to educate each patient so that they can make the best decision for their particular illness. | Why I entered medicine | I chose this profession to help people and to be stimulated intellectually. I was also inspired by my family to become a physician and surgeon. My father and brother are dentists, and my mother was an operating room nurse. | Personal interests | I enjoy playing golf, cooking, cycling, reading and spending time with my wife and children. Dr. Welkie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Peripheral Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Sanjay Mehta is a Thoracic Surgeon in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Kenneth Skorinko is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Skorinko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, and Angina.

William Smolinski is a Cardiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Smolinski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Regurgitation, and Atrial Fibrillation.

Ronald Freudenberger is a Cardiologist in Allentown,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Freudenberger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, and Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).

Amy Ahnert is a Cardiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ahnert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Heart Attack, Aortic Regurgitation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Philosophy of care | I provide patient and family education as the groundwork for informed choices leading to outstanding care and outcomes. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine not only to save lives, but also to improve the quality and extent of life. Cardiothoracic surgery encompasses all organ systems working in concert. It is this detailed anatomy and physiology that still intrigues me. | Community involvement | I have a strong commitment to health and wellness. I am a speaker for the American Heart Association and promote wellness internationally with a focus on local communities. | Personal interests | I love the outdoors, particularly hiking, biking and skating. My favorite sport is fishing, which began as a young child with my family in the Poconos. I have two beautiful daughters. | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 42th for pulmonology and lung surgery on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. |. Dr. Cahill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. Her top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pleurisy, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Philosophy of care | I view myself as an advocate and an educator for my patients, and greatly enjoy getting to know them and their families over the years. I am also an expert in quality cardiac care. My goal is providing effective, safe and high-value care for all our Heart and Vascular Institute patients. | Why I entered medicine | I loved the science of muscle physiology, cardiac mechanics and therapeutics. I wanted to use this science to help people get better and live longer. | Community involvement | I am a member of the American Heart Association’s Circle of Red Society, women working in the community in various ways to raise awareness about heart disease. | Personal interests | I love spending time with my family. My children are runners and soccer players. My husband and I both run with them and enjoy watching them compete. Dr. Feiner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. Her top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pediatric Myocarditis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Philosophy of care | My passion is providing patients who have complex cardiovascular problems with the best possible long-term survival and quality of life. I understand that a diagnosis of cardiovascular disease can be very difficult to understand and fully appreciate. I also know how difficult it can be to navigate the health care system for the best results. I offer you and your family the support, knowledge and expertise to make the best decisions for your circumstances, applying the knowledge and therapies that offer the most up-to-date and durable options. I look forward to helping you. | Why I entered medicine | I chose a medical career to advance the health care of patients suffering from cardiovascular disease. | Community involvement | I support the American Heart Association. | Personal interests | Outside of work I enjoy golf, exercise and travel. Dr. Atluri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant.

Philosophy of care | Listen to what the patient is telling you. They will tell you what's wrong. | Why I entered medicine | I enjoy the science of physiology and cardiology, and wanted to make a difference in the lives of people. | Personal interests | I enjoy hiking, basketball, running, and I love the Food Network. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.

Cheri Fadlon is a Cardiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fadlon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Danon Disease, Pompe Disease, and Ectopic Heartbeat.