Sharmila Koshy is an Endocrinologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Koshy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Thyroid Storm, and Hyperthyroidism.

Mal Homan is an Endocrinologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Homan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to deliver up-to-date, quality medical care while working with you as a team, respecting your distinctive needs, culture, values and preferences. I like to listen to all my patients and get to know them well. | Why I entered medicine | I have wanted to be a doctor since I was very young. As I grew my desire to help people and my interest in hands-on science strengthened my resolve. | Community involvement | I have been involved in Special Olympics. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, hiking and biking. Dr. Ferran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Sciatica, and Obesity.

Philosophy of care | I believe in forming a partnership with my patients and taking the time to be a good listener. I try to follow the best evidence-based medicine guidelines for testing and treatment. I enjoy working to promote healthy lifestyles and preventative care to keep you well. I believe it is important to work together with you to create a plan of care that's right for you. I will try to be your advocate and help coordinate all of your care needs as your primary care physician. I also have a special interest in geriatrics and long-term care medicine. It is my goal to provide older adults and nursing home residents the highest-quality, compassionate care for optimum health, function, and quality of life. | Why I entered medicine | I became a doctor because I want to make each and every day meaningful, and make a positive impact on your health. I chose internal medicine because it allows me to establish long-term relationships with my patients. I truly enjoy the follow-up care and ongoing relationships I have with my patients, welcoming back the same patients again and again. It is my goal to help manage all of your health care needs - promoting healthy lifestyles, managing chronic conditions, treating illness and coordinating the transition between specialists, hospitals, and other caregivers. I believe it is important for every patient to have one physician who can act as a coordinator of care and to be involved at some level in all of their health care needs. | Community involvement | I serve as the medical director for both Gracedale Nursing Home in Northampton County and The Good Shepherd Home in Bethlehem. | Personal interests | I have been married to my wonderful wife Jennifer since 1998. When I am not at work I enjoy helping her with her jewelry business on weekends. I am also the proud father of two beautiful daughters. Some of my hobbies include running, gardening, hiking and playing with my energetic Chesapeake Bay retriever and our two cats. Dr. Holumzer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Alzheimer's Disease, and Dementia.

Emilia Secheresiu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Secheresiu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

Andrew Brackbill is an Endocrinologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brackbill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hyperparathyroidism.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy in medicine and treating patients is to empower them to take control of their health. My role is to provide them the tools and guidance they need to live healthy and to optimize their medical therapy. | Personal interests | I enjoy reading and traveling, but I spend most of my free time with my family enjoying walks or playing in the park. Dr. Mccauley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid Resistance, Hypoaldosteronism, Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency, and Triple A Syndrome.

Ya-yu Lee is an Endocrinologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, and Melorheostosis.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to promote well-being of my patients to the best of my ability. | Why I entered medicine | I believe the best way to help people is through medicine | Community involvement | I sometimes volunteer at the local mosque community events like soup kitchen. I look forward to participating in health-related community events. I am also interested in teaching, and I look forward to getting involved with USF medical students here at LVHN. | Personal interests | Among the many things I enjoy, playing badminton and bicycling with my wife and kids is at the top of the list. Dr. Shaik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Endoscopy.

Erin Scholten is an Endocrinologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Scholten is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Storm, and Graves Disease.

Gretchen Perilli is an Endocrinologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Perilli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Triple A Syndrome.

Philosophy of care | To listen, care and help. | Personal interests | I enjoy cooking, painting and spending time with my family in my spare time. Dr. Sun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Storm, and Thyroid Nodule.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to treat and interact with patients as you would like to be treated yourself. | Why I entered medicine | I get the most joy out of helping people. | Community involvement | I am involved with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. As a founding member of the local chapter, I have helped raise money though our annual 5K walk. I volunteer regularly at a soup kitchen and help cook meals. | Personal interests | I enjoy long distance running and jazz. Dr. Vengrove is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Diabetes Insipidus (DI), Neurohypophyseal Diabetes Insipidus, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.

Geraldo Saavedra is an Endocrinologist in Whitehall, Pennsylvania. Dr. Saavedra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Nephropathy, Familial Hypopituitarism, and Hashimoto Thyroiditis.

Philosophy of care | I emphasize preventive medicine and making patients an active participant in their health care. Seeing the results of treatment plans succeed and improve patients' quality of life is the most enjoyable part of my job. | Why I entered medicine | I was always fascinated by the function of the human body and its ability to maintain and restore health. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my family, exercising and outdoor recreation. Dr. Peters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Pompe Disease, Danon Disease, Bronchitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Melissa Taylor is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Trexlertown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Hypothyroidism.

Jennifer Lyons is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Trexlertown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lyons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

Philosophy of care | My approach in helping you goes beyond treating any medical issues to also guiding you to a healthy lifestyle through screening and discussion. I value the importance of preventive medicine, with twin goals of promoting well-being and avoiding disease/disability. I also believe it is critically important to advocate for you and help you navigate the medical system. | Why I entered medicine | My father is a family physician. Growing up watching him help guide families of multiple generations through the health care system is why I chose this career path – particularly family medicine. I really appreciate the chance to sit down and spend time with my patients, listening to what is important to them and making a difference in their lives. I very much enjoy the continuity of follow up. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending free time with my wife, reading, bicycling, golfing and attending sporting events. Dr. Prater is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

Mark Velarde is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Wescosville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Velarde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, High Cholesterol, and Familial Hypertension.

James Freeman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Macungie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Freeman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.