Philosophy of care | Treatment of my patients mirrors the osteopathic philosophy of treating the patient as a whole. Considerations must be made to a patient’s physical, mental and social situations to arrive at the best course of treatment and therefore the best possible outcome. | Why I entered medicine | Humans are inherently mobile creatures. Millions of years of adaptations to our environment have given us the ability to survive in the natural world. When we can’t move well, we become sick with chronic diseases and eventually succumb. I entered medicine with an interest only in orthopedic surgery. Preserving each patient’s ability to be mobile, to move and to experience the world without pain is my ultimate goal. | Community involvement | Over the years I have been involved with or supported multiple charities in the greater Hazleton area and abroad. Some include the Hazleton Integration Project, CanDo Community Foundation, Penn State University Hazleton Campus, United Charities, the Sanfilipo Foundation, Dancing with the Delaware Stars, Pennsylvania State Police and others. | Personal interests | I like being outdoors (hunting and fishing), youth athletics, anything with an engine, food and travel. | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 25th in the country for orthopedic care on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. Our team of more than 200 orthopedic specialists provide award-winning, nationally-recognized care with experience, expertise and leading-edge technology. |. Dr. Falvello is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Richard Lizak is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lizak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Memory Loss, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hip Replacement.

Philosophy of care | I try to present all treatment options to you and then together we can reach a mutual decision as to your best course of treatment. | Why I entered medicine | Prior to becoming an orthopedic surgeon I was a civil engineer. I became an orthopedic surgeon as it allowed me to combine my interests in medicine, engineering and helping my fellow man. What I really enjoy about orthopedics is that most of our patients get better, and many of our patients are cured. | Community involvement | I have served as the president of the Bucks County Medical Society, and also as a delegate to the Pennsylvania Medical Society. | Personal interests | I like to spend time with my family, work on automobiles and enjoy time outdoors. | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 25th in the country for orthopedic care on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. Our team of more than 200 orthopedic specialists provide award-winning, nationally-recognized care with experience, expertise and leading-edge technology. |. Dr. Helmold is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Philosophy of care | My goal as your orthopedic surgeon is making sure you understand what is going on with your body and then discussing the evidence-based treatment available to help you. Taking my time to make sure my patients are comfortable and understand everything that is going on is a priority to me. I want to work with you as an individual to make a plan that is right for you. I strive to provide quality interventions and help return you back to your favorite activities as quickly and safely as possible. | Why I entered medicine | I enjoy educating and being an advocate for individuals. That plus my interest in the sciences and the human body made becoming a physician a great fit for me. It’s also been exciting: During residency I was an assistant physician to the Houston Texans, Houston Rockets, Houston Astros and Houston Dynamo professional teams. | Community involvement | I have participated in medical missions such as to Puerto Rico for Hurricane Maria disaster relief, and plan on continuing to be involved where there is need. Locally, I am the team orthopedic physician for East Stroudsburg University. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my wife, family and friends. I also enjoy traveling and playing tennis, golf and other outdoor sports. I am a proud father of two beautiful daughters. I speak fluent Spanish. | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 25th in the country for orthopedic care on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. Our team of more than 200 orthopedic specialists provide award-winning, nationally-recognized care with experience, expertise and leading-edge technology. |. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Michael Goldner is a Hospital Medicine provider in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Goldner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Necrosis, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Robert Grob is an Orthopedics provider in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Grob is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Jude Sidari is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sidari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Subacute Combined Degeneration, Pernicious Anemia, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.