Philosophy of care | My philosophy of care is based on collaboration between the patient and provider. You are a unique individual with your own set of values and history through which you see your own health. Understanding this allows me to better treat your health concerns, and in turn leads to better satisfaction. | Why I entered medicine | My father, | Richard Russell, DO | , has been a family care physician in Pine Grove, Pa., for 43 years. I grew up watching the positive impact he had on his patients and on the community. Medicine is an ever-changing field with different challenges and new rewards encountered every day, making it an exciting profession. I am fortunate enough to practice medicine and share an office with my dad. | Personal interests | I enjoy golfing, traveling and following Penn State and Philadelphia sports teams. Dr. Russell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

"Philosophy of care | I focus on knowing that I can make a difference in someone’s life and help them to remain healthy or improve their health and help them heal. Even when I can’t, I will be there to support my patient and his or her family. | Why I entered medicine | I am active in treating chronic wounds and work to heal these without surgery or amputation if possible. I have suffered personal issues with infertility and polycystic ovarian syndrome, and so I have a passion to help couples diagnose and treat these issues. I published a book called ""Overcoming Infertility: A Personal Perspective,"" which covers the emotional, financial and family support issues of this very difficult diagnosis.". Dr. Lubinsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Lymphedema, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Meige Disease.

Shelby Margut is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Margut is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Idiopathic Edema. Dr. Margut is currently accepting new patients.

Pamela Weaner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Weaner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Weaner is currently accepting new patients.

Marlene Claman is a Physician Assistant in Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania. Ms. Claman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. Her top area of expertise is Vitamin D Deficiency. Ms. Claman is currently accepting new patients.

Debra Halupa is a Nurse Practitioner in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania. Ms. Halupa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. Her top area of expertise is Vitamin D Deficiency.

Michael Bradley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bradley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

Stanley Gorski is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gorski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Retinoblastoma, Retinoblastoma, Fumarase Deficiency, and Erdheim-Chester Disease.

Thomas Watson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania. Dr. Watson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Hyperlipidemia Type 3, and Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD).

Robert Scalia is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania. Dr. Scalia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Emphysema, and ECHO Virus.

Richard Russell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Russell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Kamla Mishra is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mishra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Philosophy of care | As an athlete growing up, teamwork has always been a huge facet of my life. This is no different in medicine, not just with staff but also with each and every patient. My philosophy has always been to work alongside you to help you with any illness or injury. I have also learned that it is extremely important to truly allow time for listening, as doing just this will solve many diagnoses. By working together, it is fascinating how much progress we can make. | Why I entered medicine | My dream ever since I was a little girl was to become a physician. I have always been very service-oriented, and being able to help others in need really allows me to find my purpose. I also consider myself a lifelong learner, and in the field of medicine, it is a necessity to be able to keep up-to-date with all of the fast-paced changes that constantly occur. | Community involvement | I have been very active in the community serving both at the local fire company and ambulance station. I have been an active member at South Cass Citizens’ Fire Company (Primrose) and Minersville EMS for the past 15 years. Fire and EMS calls provide a much different environment compared to a controlled office or hospital setting, and they allow me to be involved in the initial stabilization and treatment of patients on some of their worst days with the hope of making things better. I am also a lector at Saint Michael the Archangel Parish in Minersville. | Personal interests | I have what I consider to be a second career as a soldier in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. I am currently a Captain in the Medical Detachment at Fort Indiantown Gap in Annville, Pa. My dream growing up has always been to serve both my country and community, and this opportunity allows me to do just that. | My family is certainly the most important part of my life. They have been by my side through all of the ups and downs, always there to encourage me when I had doubt. Without them, I would not be where I am today, and for them, I am and will always be truly thankful. | In my spare time, I enjoy exercising often (I use this as my stress reliever), and of course making up for lost calories by eating ice cream!. Dr. Kalovcak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia.

Francis Mohan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Minersville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mohan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Vertigo, and Hypothyroidism.

Cristin Weicker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Weicker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Multiple Myeloma, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Carol Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Lung Metastases, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Kimberly Hashin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hashin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4, and Defective Apolipoprotein B-100.

Dianna Lazur is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lazur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Ricky D. Heath, MD, specializes in caring for adults 65 and older. As a geriatrician, he helps patients and their families manage many age-related health conditions, including frailty, falls, incontinence, dizziness and confusion. He also has clinical expertise and interest in helping older adults with multiple prescriptions (polypharmacy), and he diagnoses and treats all types of dementia.|Dr. Heath aims to help patients better understand how aging affects their health. “The thing I love most about being a geriatrician is taking the time to sit with patients and understand what matters most to them,” he says. “By working together, we can achieve and maintain their health goals.”|Dr. Heath was inspired to become a geriatric doctor after working in nursing homes throughout high school and college. “I loved every day I spent as a nurse’s aide,” he says. “After I learned there was a medical specialty dedicated to helping older adults, I knew I wanted to be a geriatrician.”|In his spare time, Dr. Heath enjoys traveling, reading or doing arts and crafts with his four children.|Video: more from Dr. Ricky Heath, M.D. Dr. Heath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), Dementia, and Movement Disorders.

Manish Mishra is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mishra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.