Kathryn L. Wheel
Expertise in
9
conditions
Expertise in
9
conditions
2649 Schoenersville Road, Suite 202, 
Bethlehem, PA 

Overview

Philosophy of care | I strive to care for each patient as I would like others to care for my own family. I hope to ease the stress of your trauma, treat your injuries, and work to help return you to your life or new normal. I understand that trauma affects not only you, the patient, but those close to you. I aim to ease your loved ones’ worry by keeping them informed and working to address their concerns. | Why I entered medicine | I had surgery as a young child and was in awe of the physicians and surgeons that cared for me. I was amazed that they were able to fix my ailment and I wanted to provide the same for other people in the future.

Dr. Wheel is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

SUNY At Buffalo-School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Doctor Of Medicine (MD), 2006

Residency

Surgery (General Surgery), Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA- 2011

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in NC

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery - Surgical Critical Care
American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery)

Fellowships

Emergency General Surgery, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston Salem, NC- 2012
Surgical Critical Care, Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA- 2019

Hospital Affiliations

Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono
Lehigh Valley Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Tufts
  • HMO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

LVPG General and Trauma Surgery-Muhlenberg
2649 Schoenersville Road, Suite 202, Bethlehem, PA 18017

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kathryn L. Wheel

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kathryn L. Wheel?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Kathryn L. Wheel by calling their office at 484-884-1731. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Kathryn L. Wheel a top-rated expert for Chronic Subdural Hematoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kathryn L. Wheel is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Subdural Hematoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Kathryn L. Wheel specialize in?

While Dr. Kathryn L. Wheel is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Delirium. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Kathryn L. Wheel participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Kathryn L. Wheel has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Subdural Hematoma. You can view a list of Dr. Kathryn L. Wheel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Kathryn L. Wheel accept my insurance?

Dr. Kathryn L. Wheel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 484-884-1731 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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