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 Venous Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Peripheral Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Philosophy of care | Listening is important. That's the most helpful to patients. You get the most insight into their personality. Communication is also important -- not only with the patient, but with the patient's family, and especially in the hospital or nursing home. Good communication goes a long way. I've been doing this for more than 10 years, and you build a relationship with your patients. I like to catch up, see how they're doing, ask about their family, vacations. | Why I entered medicine | My father was a doctor, and that had an impact on me when I was growing up. | Personal interests | My greatest passion in life is my family -- my wife and my two daughters. That's the most important thing to me. I spend a lot of time with the family, and I like to fish. We're big Eagles fans, and I have season tickets. Dr. Ehrig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Cyclic Neutropenia, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Multiple Myeloma, and Cirrhosis.

Why I entered medicine | I wanted to heal patients and relieve their suffering. | Personal interests | I enjoy Aikido, scuba diving and skiing. Dr. Twaddle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hemolytic Anemia.

Philosophy of care | Every day, I try to make things better in the lives of others. I am a compassionate, caring human being. I see the person, not just the patient. | Why I entered medicine | I became a family medicine doctor because I wanted to help people. | Personal interests | I enjoy cooking and traveling. Dr. Gopal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Insufficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Philosophy of care | I believe in treating patients as equals and friends. When a patient visits, I want to make them comfortable when they share what’s happening with their health. I don’t like to lecture people, but I believe it’s important to educate patients about preventative medicine. It’s important to catch small issues before they become big problems. It's very enjoyable and very rewarding, particularly when I see patients in the hospital – and in the office – to know that what I am doing has an impact. I also like to find out what's going on in their lives in addition to the medical aspects – with their grandchildren, where they are going on vacation – just meeting people every day and getting to know them. | Why I entered medicine | Growing up, I played football and basketball in school, and I was always interested in how the body works. But my mom says it goes back ever further than that. She says I talked about being a doctor from the time I was 4 years old. I can’t imagine doing anything else – it’s who I am. | Community involvement | I spend time at Muhlenberg teaching interns, residents and medical students. | Personal interests | I'm caring, passionate, loyal and intense - intense in a good way. I care a lot about everything I do and everything that goes on around me. I love my family, and I spend as much time with them as possible. My wife and I have three children. And of course, we have our dog. Shes a German shorthair pointer and she’s definitely an important member of our family, too. I also spend a lot of time following sports – the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team and the Eagles. Dr. Wertz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Dementia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Philosophy of care | My goal is to provide the best care I can. I know it can be difficult seeking assistance with your health. I feel that communication is a priority, and I want you to feel comfortable with me. I will always do my very best to take great care of you in and out of the operating room. | Community involvement | American Cancer Society, Wings of Hope, Relay for Life | Personal interests | Cancer care. Dr. Pendurthi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Colorectal Polyps, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

Shehzad Malik is a Cardiologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Malik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Bryan Kluck is a Cardiologist in Allentown,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kluck is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Thrombectomy.

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

Mila Ju is a Vascular Surgeon in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ju has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Insufficiency. 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 | My philosophy is to provide you and others the best medical care, respecting your wishes as a patient, and to treat you as I would my own family. | Why I entered medicine | I chose medicine and surgery for the pursuit of lifelong knowledge and technical skills. I use them to make a positive change in my community by helping the people around me. | Community involvement | I have been involved in volunteer work for a children's advocacy center, participating in fundraisers and community events. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending spare time with my wife, who is a nurse, exploring the outdoors, watching sports, gardening and experiencing live music. Dr. Roshdy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Arterial Insufficiency, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Philosophy of care | In a world where it seems like practices are becoming larger and less personal, our office is still a small two practitioner practice. This allows a patient to be able to see the same physician in the practice and for that doctor to be able to know that patient and his or her family as well as he can. | Why I entered medicine | I had originally entered college planning to become a chemical engineer. After a semester of math and science, I decided that I wanted a profession where I could feel like I was directly impacting people's lives on a daily basis. I really cherish getting to know my patients and their families. | Community involvement | I am involved in my son's team sports and school events. I am a lector and an RCIA sponsor at my church and enjoy playing tuba in the Nazareth Community Band. | Personal interests | I enjoy playing tuba, gardening and running. Dr. Heffelfinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Ravi Desai is a Cardiologist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Philosophy of care | I want to help people live their best life. | Why I entered medicine | My family comes from a combination of cultures. I was raised near the Venezuelan-Columbian border, and the exposure to this environment, with limited medical services, inspired me to work in improving access to health care to the area's inhabitants. Due to the political environment in Venezuela, I later chose to move to a country that cherishes freedom. | Personal interests | I enjoy my family, reading history, languages, swimming, scuba diving and playing tennis. Dr. Penaloza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Hepatitis C, and Cirrhosis.

Philosophy of care | As a physician, my primary responsibility is to provide patients with the best care possible. To do so, it's important to treat each patient with respect and listen carefully to their concerns and include them when formulating a treatment plan. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine due to a deep-seated desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others. I was initially a nurse, which was very rewarding – I enjoyed the responsibility of helping to care for the sick and vulnerable. I then decided to attend medical school after working with physicians and seeing the various ways they help patients. | Personal interests | I enjoy traveling and have visited several countries in Europe, Asia and Africa. I also enjoy road trips and spending time with my husband, two sons and our English bulldog, Rambo. Dr. Rattananai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Insufficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Anemia, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

Philosophy of care | I believe all patients have the right to understand and make their own health decisions. I will spend time explaining your situation and your treatment options in an easy-to-understand way. By the end of your appointment, you will understand your vascular disease and feel comfortable making health choices. I make recommendations but strongly believe in your right to make your own decisions. When you come to see me, you will get information, not a lecture. | Why I entered medicine | At age 6 I went to work with my mother, an operating room nurse, on Take Your Daughter to Work Day. I had the opportunity to watch an aneurysm repair and never looked back. I've spent my entire life working in hospitals, from candy striping to being a vascular surgeon today. I consider it a great privilege to help people in this way and I'm grateful to my mom for opening this door to me so early. | Community involvement | My family includes several rescue pets, and we are longtime supporters of the organizations that rescued them. Nowadays, we spend most of our time supporting our two young children in their activities. | Personal interests | Most nights after the kids are asleep, you can find me in my quilting studio. My family and I also enjoy biking, travel and museums. My husband is from Ireland, and we travel back with our kids to visit family as often as we can. Dr. Famularo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Insufficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Disease, Necrosis, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Joseph Ciecko is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Whitehall, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ciecko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

"Philosophy of care | I believe in treating all patients with dignity and respect. It starts with the doctor-patient relationship, which is based on communication. I strive to listen to patients and understand their background and values in order to tailor treatment to help them achieve their goals in health care as well as life. Health is determined by social and spiritual factors, and not solely physical parameters. | Why I entered medicine | I chose the career of medicine because I love science and I love people. Medicine provides the opportunity to build relationships over time and affect change in people's lives. | Community involvement | I am very involved with my local church. I have volunteered at the Allentown Rescue Mission's free clinic run by DeSales University. | Personal interests | I spend most of my ""free"" time with my family enjoying the outdoors and sports. I play guitar and enjoy music and literature.". Dr. Nussbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Philosophy of care | I will improve your quality of life by applying to your foot/ankle condition my 35 years of experience, experience that matters in treating complex foot issues. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine to be of service and help people like you, to educate patients about their condition and to improve their quality of life. | Community involvement | I speak to community walking/running groups about ways to prevent feet and ankle conditions from developing. I also have been part of residency education for 30 years. | Personal interests | Outside of work I enjoy cycling, fly fishing and photography. | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 25th in the country for orthopedic care on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. Our team of more than 200 orthopedic specialists provide award-winning, nationally-recognized care with experience, expertise and leading-edge technology. |. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Plantar Fasciitis, Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, and Peripheral Artery Disease.