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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. His top areas of expertise are Cyclic Neutropenia, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Multiple Myeloma, and Cirrhosis.

James Manley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Manley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Familial Hypertension.

Philosophy of care | I enjoy providing primary care, particularly internal medicine, because it touches on multiple specialties and spans all ages. | Community involvement | I have served as club president for Parkland Ice Hockey, helping lead them to a national title in 2015. | Personal interests | I consider myself a family man and enjoy spending time with my wife and three children – which makes me particularly suited for primary care. I am also a sports enthusiast with a special interest in hockey. Both my son and daughter play on a travel hockey teams. Dr. Nimeh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Horace Olewiler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Olewiler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. His top areas of expertise are Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens, Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Wolcott Rallison Syndrome, and Deep Vein Thrombosis.

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 Xanthoma. His top areas of expertise are Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Dementia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Philosophy of care | I try to approach each patient interaction with an open mind and open ears. I listen to what patients are saying – and what they’re not saying – to get the complete story. My goal is to partner with patients and empower them to get involved in their care. | Why I entered medicine | Early on in school, I noticed I most enjoyed classes about health and the human body. As my medical training progressed, I discovered there’s so much more to being a physician than prescribing and diagnosing. It involves a unique mix of skills, including detective work and the ability to listen to and support patients. Practicing medicine is a very fulfilling career, ever-changing and always keeping me on my toes. I’m grateful for the opportunity to connect deeply with patients and help them live healthier lives. | Community involvement | I enjoy staying involved with medical education, including working with medical students and internal medicine residents. I also stay active as a volunteer at my children's school when time allows. | Personal interests | I have two awesome children who continue to keep me busy. I love time with my family and am naturally in my happy place at home, reading a book or cooking with my husband. Dr. Auer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Melorheostosis.

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 Xanthoma. 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 | My philosophy of care is patient-centered. I believe in a strong doctor and patient relationship that involves mutual respect, honesty, compassion and personal responsibility. I believe an essential part of ""doctoring"" is providing quality medical care in a caring atmosphere where every patient is heard and treated as a unique individual. | Why I entered medicine | Ever since I could remember I had always wanted to go into medicine. I am one of seven children. My mother was a nurse and she always encouraged me to enter the medical profession. She entered nursing school when I was 8 years old. I was brought up watching her study, listening to stories about patients and the hospital. My enthusiasm for medicine continued in high school and college; I loved the sciences. When it was time to fill out my application, I knew being a doctor would enable me to make a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of people when they need it most, and there are not many professions that give us that privilege. | Community involvement | I remain active in the community supporting my church, childrens schools and sports teams. I am also active in the American Heart Association's Lehigh Valley chapter. | Personal interests | As a mother of three beautiful children, wife of a wonderful cardiologist and a solo medical practitioner in internal medicine, personal interests are hard to fit in. My father purchased a home on the Jersey Shore in 1994, which allows me to enjoy the beach and precious time with my family. I also love to ski. I started skiing in medical school and make a yearly trek out West with my family and friends. As a physician, I am always reminding patients of the benefits of regular exercise, and I, too, try to remain physically active. In 2011, I completed the Lehigh Valley Marathon -- that was a very proud moment!". Dr. Persin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

Philosophy of care | Preventive medicine is the best medicine. People are living longer, healthier lives due to screening tests as well as advancements in treatment. It is a humbling experience to be a patient, and a physician needs to maintain that perspective. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine due to an interest in basis science and clinical care. Medicine provides a unique opportunity to treat an illness at both a molecular and cellular level. With recent advances in these areas, we are able to provide a higher level of care and improve the quality of life for our patients. Medicine is an innovative field and ever-changing. | Community involvement | American College of Physicians; community outreach to promote science programs in schools and student career development. | Personal interests | Alpacas and organic farming. Dr. Dejoseph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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 Xanthoma. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Philosophy of care | I view the practice of medicine as a team approach. In the course of my medical career, I have found that patients play an equally important role in their own health and healing as their physician. I often find that a motivated patient simply needs the guidance of a trusted physician to help them live their healthiest life. | Why I entered medicine | For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to be a physician. I have always been drawn to this profession because it allows you to demonstrate compassion towards those when they need it the most. | Community involvement | Prior to medical school and during my medical training, I worked and volunteered much of my time in the field of child psychiatry. I have worked and volunteered at several different residential camps and facilities in the northeast for children with severe emotional disorders and families in crisis. I have also volunteered at Birthright- a foundation that supports for pregnant woman who have decided to carry unwanted pregnancies to term as well as the Boys and Girls club of America. | Personal interests | When I am not working or chasing after my four- and five-year-old sons, I enjoy hiking, doing Pilates exercises, and practicing Transcendental Meditation. Dr. Farrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Obesity.

Erika Lahav is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lahav is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Sitosterolemia.

Anthony Urbano is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Urbano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Attack, Angina, Apoplexy, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

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

Cara Corpora is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Corpora has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Philosophy of care | I believe in focusing on prevention including health screenings, nutrition, and physical activity. My hope for my patients is that they feel as well as possible so that they can do the things that are most important to them. I enjoy seeing patients of all ages (from babies to seniors) and do several office-based procedures including skin biopsies, joint injections and Pap smears. I take care of a diverse population and believe that all patients deserve access to high quality healthcare, irrespective of their gender, race, ethnicity, religion, immigration status, gender identity or sexual orientation. | Why I entered medicine | I grew up with an older brother who was diagnosed with heart disease when he was 4, and I was inspired at an early age by his doctors’ care and compassion. I went into medicine to provide this same level of patient-centered care to others and strive to treat all of my patients as if they were family. Outside of my clinical practice, I am faculty in the Department of Family Medicine at LVHN and do research and teach medical students and residents. I am a better physician for all that I continue to learn through these activities and find great joy in both teaching the next generation of physicians and in conducting research aimed at identifying ways to improve health care. | Community involvement | I first lived in the Lehigh Valley during my college years at Lehigh University and was very excited to return to this vibrant community after completing medical school and residency. I’m an active member in the Central Moravian Church in Bethlehem and have served as a Sunday School teacher for the middle school class for the last few years. I also serve on the Health Advisory Committee at Bradbury Sullivan LGBT Community Center. | Personal interests | I enjoy running and can often be found outside in the early hours of the day, wearing a head lamp and covered in reflectors. I figure you can never be too safe! I’m an avid home cook and own approximately 50 cookbooks. I grew up in a family of farmers, and we still all come together a few times a year to prepare and preserve marinara sauce and pickles. Outside of those activities, I enjoy spending time at home with my husband and our pet turtle Frankie. Dr. Careyva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Migraine, Obesity, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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

Kaushik Kundu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kundu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. His top areas of expertise are Reactive Arthritis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Farah Mirza is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mirza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, and Gastrostomy.

Georgia Fliakos is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fliakos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Xanthoma. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Peptic Ulcer, and Necrosis.