Sanjay Mehta is a Thoracic Surgeon in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Paul Hermany is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hermany is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Philosophy of care | My passion is providing patients who have complex cardiovascular problems with the best possible long-term survival and quality of life. I understand that a diagnosis of cardiovascular disease can be very difficult to understand and fully appreciate. I also know how difficult it can be to navigate the health care system for the best results. I offer you and your family the support, knowledge and expertise to make the best decisions for your circumstances, applying the knowledge and therapies that offer the most up-to-date and durable options. I look forward to helping you. | Why I entered medicine | I chose a medical career to advance the health care of patients suffering from cardiovascular disease. | Community involvement | I support the American Heart Association. | Personal interests | Outside of work I enjoy golf, exercise and travel. Dr. Atluri is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant.

Philosophy of care | My goal as a cardiologist is to educate my patients about heart disease and prevention to improve their overall health and well-being. I will do my best to explain cardiac procedures and show empathy toward patient care. | Why I entered medicine | In college, I enjoyed health sciences such as anatomy and physiology. As a child, I loved to play video games and sports. Interventional cardiology requires precise hand-eye coordination, a skill I learned from my childhood hobbies. | Community involvement | I am involved with CORE (Community Organized Resuscitation Education) and the goal is to train others in our community about CPR to help save lives. | Personal interests | When I am not in the hospital, you can find me exercising, reading up on cars, or watching sports. I enjoy traveling and hiking with my wife and our family. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Jamshid Shirani is a Cardiologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shirani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Cardiomyopathy, Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Stephen Olenchock is a Thoracic Surgeon in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Olenchock is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Necrosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Philosophy of care | I believe every patient should be treated as if they were your family. Medicine can be complex, and I will explain it to you in such a way as to convey your health problem in a straightforward manner, with compassion and empathy. | Why I entered medicine | My grandfather, who raised me, was an anesthesiologist. His stories of the operating room would always fascinate me, and began my interest in medicine. Once when I was injured as a child and brought to the hospital, I felt my care could have been better in many ways. It is from that perspective that I approach each patient and their family – always striving to be better. | Community involvement | For many years I have supported the Children's Home of Easton, who house, feed, and educate children at risk. I also support the Swain School. | Personal interests | I am an avid music fan and play and collect guitars. On occasion I can be heard singing and playing in public in the Lehigh Valley (that hopefully isn't too traumatic for the audience!). | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 42th for pulmonology and lung surgery on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. |. Dr. Veluz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Philosophy of care | Providing quality care requires a physician to be a good educator, listener, communicator and caregiver. All of these characteristics are intertwined. It’s the only way a physician and patient can gain a mutual understanding of all the things involved in their care. | Why I entered medicine | I don’t have a story about why I became a physician. I just felt practicing medicine is something I had to do. | Personal interests | I enjoy playing classical and acoustic guitar and spending time with my two children. Dr. Ramic is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Angina, Apoplexy, Angioplasty, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Smita Negi is a Cardiologist in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Negi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. Her top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cardiac Tamponade, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Jose Amortegui is a Radiologist in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Amortegui is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

John Fitzpatrick is a Thoracic Surgeon in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fitzpatrick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Philosophy of care | My practice philosophy is to hold your welfare – the patient’s welfare – first and foremost. I am committed to providing you with personalized, high-quality care, whether I am seeing you in the office for an appointment or in the hospital. I especially value clear, prompt and respectful patient-physician communication. Although my expertise in interventional cardiology involves treating existing blockages, I strongly believe that prevention is the key to long-term good health and much of that comes from excellent control of cardiovascular risk factors. My goal is to provide optimal evidence-based care with the best possible outcomes for you. I strive to put that into practice every day. | Why I entered medicine | As a biomedical engineering student, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to assist in innovating novel cardiovascular technology while working with many physician-scientists and their patients. I quickly observed the inexplicable bond that exists between physicians and patients. This allowed me to truly appreciate the value of medicine and the importance of bridging the gap between engineering and medicine. Today I find the constant progress within cardiovascular treatments inspiring due to rapid innovation that brings minimally invasive therapies to our patients. I am consistently energized and motivated by patients who benefit from quicker recovery, better outcomes, and improved survival rates. Cardiology is a dynamic field seeing prolific advancement on all fronts, with interventional cardiology at the forefront of many leading-edge technologies. Interventional cardiology is truly gratifying to me since it utilizes revolutionary therapies to immediately help critically ill patients. I find my work meaningful as well as impactful. | Community involvement | As a native of the Lehigh Valley, I am eager to leverage my expertise to give back to the community that fostered my growth. Having family and friends in this very area makes me even more passionate about educating, not only my patients and their families but also the entire community regarding cardiovascular disease and new evidence-based therapies. I have spoken at various forums around the Lehigh Valley, published articles online and in our local newspaper and will continue to look for new opportunities and mediums to share information. I volunteer to create awareness in the community while conducting cardiac health screenings. | Personal interests | During my leisure time, I love playing sports like basketball, tennis, golf and squash. I enjoy reading, traveling, hiking, learning about different cultures and spending time with my family. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Angina, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Daniel Makowski is a Cardiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Makowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Philosophy of care | A good patient-physician relationship and informed consent are keys to excellent patient care. I always take care to explain cardiovascular disorders and electrophysiological procedures thoroughly and answer any questions you may have. | Why I entered medicine | Through caring for a family member, I became interested in medicine. I enjoy simplifying the complexity of medicine to my patients. I enjoy teaching and translating the latest scientific research into medical care. | Community involvement | I enjoy volunteering in health fairs and community clinics. | Personal interests | Outside of medicine, I like reading non-fiction, the NFL, travel and yoga. “Hamilton” is my favorite Broadway show. Dr. Ho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Purujit Thacker is a Cardiologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Thacker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Christopher Sarnoski is a Cardiologist in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sarnoski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Angioplasty, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

William Gioia is a Thoracic Surgeon in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gioia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Francis Duhay is a Thoracic Surgeon in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Duhay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Vishal Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to enable patients to better understand their conditions and be involved in their own care. Informed patients make the best decisions. | Community involvement | I have always volunteered in the emergency services. I am a fully trained firefighter and rescue technician. I enjoy riding on ambulance calls and hope to stay involved in this service for many years to come. | Personal interests | I enjoy the outdoors, especially the beach and boating. I also enjoy fishing and all forms of motorsports. | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 42th for pulmonology and lung surgery on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. |. Dr. Misselbeck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).