Overview
Philosophy of care | Having dealt with cancer in my own family, I understand it affects not only the diagnosed individual, but also everyone close to them. The effects are multi-layered: physical, emotional, financial and spiritual. My goal is to deliver excellent care for you while always communicating openly and honestly with you and those who matter most to you. | Why I entered medicine | I was drawn to medicine, and oncology particularly, after my family lost my mother to breast cancer in 1998 at age 34. While my young family was dealt a devastating tragedy, it has been beautiful to see the triumphs medicine has accomplished in the years since. More people are living longer and better than ever, and we aim to do better as well. | Community involvement | While training in Philadelphia I helped at a shelter for women (some with children) experiencing homelessness, providing medical and supportive care. I look forward to getting integrated and involved in the Lehigh Valley community! | Personal interests | Outside of medicine, my time is mostly spent with my wife, son and other family locally. I am passionate about playing music and try to listen to one new album every day. I am a huge Philly sports fan and love playing baseball when able.
His top areas of expertise are Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Urothelial Cancer, Melanoma, and Ureteroscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1240 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 401, Allentown, PA 18103
2226 Blakeslee Blvd Dr E, Suite 200, Lehighton, PA 18235
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Cason has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC)
- UreteroscopyDr. Cason isExperienced. Learn about Ureteroscopy.
- Urothelial CancerDr. Cason isExperienced. Learn about Urothelial Cancer.