April Gheller is a Nurse Practitioner in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Ms. Gheller is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

Philosophy of care | I listen to patients and their families. | Why I entered medicine | I enjoy helping patients, families and communities achieve better control over their health issues. | Community involvement | I mentor advanced practice nursing students. | Personal interests | My free time is split among watching football, exercising, walking my dogs and reading about the latest in nursing and health care. I especially like being with my family. Her top area of expertise is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection.

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Philosophy of care | My philosophy is promoting quality of life. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine because of my time in the Boy Scouts of America. | Community involvement | I am involved with my homeowner association to improve the community for all. | Personal interests | I enjoy fishing and exercise in my spare time.

Philosophy of care | Each day I bring dignity and compassion with support for both you and your family. | Why I entered medicine | The chance to provide comfort and care for my community attracted me to the medical profession. | Community involvement | I am a Parent Leadership Committee member at Chipperfield Elementary School in Stroudsburg and an Amenities Committee member at Blue Mountain Lake Estates in East Stroudsburg. | Personal interests | When not working I enjoy hiking, kayaking and other outdoor adventures.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is based on respect, compassion, empathy, encouragement and being present to help build relationships with patients. The basis of good care is being able to holistically assess and connect to another person. My ability to actively listen without judgment helps establish a trusting relationship and allow the best outcome for each patient. Factors that influence my philosophy reflect values I have in my personal life, such as strong family bonds and honest and present interpersonal relationships. Being able to communicate through these values allows for a sincere and caring relationship. Everyone needs someone to listen to and advocate for them so they can reach their maximum health potential and quality of life. | Why I entered medicine | I have had a calling to help others since childhood. I took my initial first aid course at 9 and have been working in health care since I became an adult. My goal has always been to provide care and education to help patients reach their highest state of health. | Personal interests | I enjoy time with my husband, our two daughters, our extended family and our fur babies. We enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and kayaking, as well as cooking and trying healthy new recipes. I have always enjoyed reading and learning, especially science.

"Philosophy of care | It is important to listen to patients and their families while assisting in setting goals and addressing symptoms. It is also important to address the cause of symptoms, whether from medications, treatments or a disease. I address the symptoms that bother you as we work with the primary care team and specialists to keep you out of the hospital. | Why I entered medicine | After entering nursing to help people, I stumbled into oncology while seeking a better work/life balance, and was sold. With that background, I focus on alleviating symptoms. | Community involvement | I chair a committee in New Jersey for addressing the needs of small churches. I also have been active professionally in the Oncology Nursing Society and with the Hospice and Palliative Care Nurses Association. Previously I chaired the education committee of the Boston chapter of American Cancer Society. | Personal interests | I enjoy watching football and many other sports. My dad was a friend of Steve and Ed Sabol, who started NFL Films. It was not unusual to have Chuck Bednarik or Abisha ""Bosh"" Pritchard in our house visiting. I have enjoyed needlepoint, counted cross stitch and knitting in the past and hope to resume doing it. I also enjoy classical music and the Philadelphia Orchestra.".

Amy Acosta is a Nurse Practitioner in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

Philosophy of care | I provide compassionate and holistic pediatric care, individualized and with cultural competence. I also focus on continuity of care, maintaining a healthy relationship with patient families built on trust. I promote in you a healthy lifestyle. | Why I entered medicine | I developed a passion for medicine during childhood. Many family members on my father's side are in the medical field and acted as role models. From playing doctor at a young age and growing up and developing a passion for helping others, medicine was a clear pathway for me. | Community involvement | I have always had a passion for getting involved in my community. I did health fairs throughout New York City, providing health screening and education. I made annual trips hosted by Corinthian Medical IPA New York to at-risk communities in the Dominican Republic. I provide care to poor communities that includes health promotion and disease prevention. When the pandemic hit New York, I volunteered to provide COVID-19 testing, education and vaccination. I have always had a passion for teaching others, educating parents about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and guiding their children. I have been a preceptor for nurse-practitioner students more than 10 years. | Personal interests | Outside of the medical field I enjoy reading, singing and traveling the world learning about cultures.

Philosophy of care | I believe in treating you as an individual with your own specific needs, while considering the entire clinical picture. I provide compassionate care, treating you like a member of my own family. | Why I entered medicine | I love to help people and always have. I started my career as an RN because of that. | Community involvement | I volunteer in my community. | Personal interests | I enjoy running, hiking, biking, outdoor activities, traveling, reading and spending time with family and friends.

Philosophy of care | I aim to treat every patient as if they were a family member or friend. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine because of my love of helping others in their time of need. | Community involvement | I volunteer for activities with my church, including an annual chicken barbeque and blanket drives for veterans. I have also volunteered for COVID vaccine clinics. | Personal interests | My personal interests include exploring the outdoors, reading, music and spending time with my family.

Philosophy of care | I enjoy working together with you and the care team to achieve desired goals. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine to help provide health care to rural areas. I enjoy helping people achieve goals through comprehensive care. | Community involvement | I support the SPCA. and the Red Dress Foundation. | Personal interests | I enjoy animals (three dogs, one cat, 24 chickens and two ducks), gardening and being outdoors camping and fishing.

Philosophy of care | I take a patient-centered approach to care that factors in the individual's needs and values, and meets them where they are in their personal health journey. | Why I entered medicine | I have had a lifelong fascination with medicine and dedicated my professional career to helping people to be their healthiest selves. | Community involvement | Through the years, I have volunteered with local youth with the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. I have also volunteered to monitor stream water quality in our area. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with family and friends and exploring new places.

Philosophy of care | My education, experience and heartfelt compassion enable me to care for patients on a deeper level, and as a proud Family Nurse Practitioner I look forward to helping you. Providing quality attention to all my patients is paramount. As a Family Nurse Practitioner, I will demonstrate this continuity of professionalism, empathy and specialized care within community. | Why I entered medicine | I got into health care to help others and serve our shared community with professionalism, empathy and specialized care. Obtaining my practitioner degree builds on a decade of experience as a nurse. My objective was to gain a better understanding of the human life cycle.

Philosophy of care | I provide you individualized, patient-centered care that promotes optimal health, compassion and emotional well-being. It is essential we develop a strong working relationship built on trust and open communication that includes evidence-based practices and research. Together we will create a health plan that enables you to reach your personal health goals. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine to make a difference in the lives of individuals who need support and guidance to manage their health. Medicine has been a lifelong calling and a privilege for me. I remain dedicated to helping patients meet their health care needs through preventative care, collaborative care and effective decision-making. | Community involvement | I support my community through charities, school engagement, fundraising events and religious faith outreach programs focused on feeding the community and supporting food banks/pantries. I have also attended community health events to teach the importance of health and physical activity, blood pressure monitoring and blood glucose control and management – all of which enable individuals to understand their needs to stay healthy. | Personal interests | My greatest joys have been watching our two children grow and spending time with my husband, family and friends. I enjoy Broadway theater, golfing, traveling and learning about new cultures. Most of all I love spending time in the sun by the beach.

Philosophy of care | I approach every patient with the same care and understanding; in my office you are treated as an individual and without bias. My goal is making sure you and your family have all your questions answered, all medical issues are discussed, a treatment plan is put into place – and you know you can contact the office with any questions or concerns. I make a point to ensure every patient knows they are important. | Why I entered medicine | Like many, I entered into medicine because I like helping people. I never thought I would work in labor and delivery, but it was one of the best decisions I ever made. To help bring a new miracle into the world is something I was blessed to be a part of for many families. Working now in Maternal Fetal Medicine, my satisfaction comes more from education and supporting families through higher-risk pregnancies. It’s an honor to help form a plan of care and then be there to answer questions and offer support throughout the pregnancy. | Personal interests | I am a homebody. I live in a wooded area and love to sit on my front porch with my family and my dogs. I love listening to nature. I have also found a love for audible books. I have a long car ride, and a good mystery or thriller helps pass the time.

Philosophy of care | I build trusting and respectful relationships through communication and collaboration. The best outcomes occur when care is truly patient-centered, and you feel valued and understood. I work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing safe, evidence-based and compassionate care that supports your physical, emotional and psychological well-being. | Why I entered medicine | My decision to pursue a medical career was shaped by my own family’s medical journeys. I often found myself translating complex medical information and offering comfort during difficult times. Those moments helped me recognize the importance of compassion, clarity and trust in patient care, inspiring me to be a clinician who can bridge the gaps among patients, families and providers. I make a meaningful difference in people’s lives by combining empathy with clinical excellence. | Community involvement | I serve my community inside and outside the clinical setting. Throughout my career, I have promoted health education, wellness and access to care through local events, community outreach or guiding individuals. Being a clinician extends into the heart of the community, where meaningful change begins with connection, compassion and advocacy. | Personal interests | I enjoy time with my family and an active lifestyle. I take pride in home improvement projects and caring for my property, finding it rewarding and grounding. I also enjoy working on cars, combining problem-solving with creativity. Hobbies give me balance, perspective and I bring into my professional life and patient care.

Tricia-kay Ellersick is a Nurse Practitioner in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

"Philosophy of care | Patient-centered care is of utmost importance to me. I believe to manage and treat you appropriately all aspects of your health and background must be taken into consideration. Emotional, environmental, physical, spiritual and cultural factors all play a major role in the health and illness of a patient and must be acknowledged. | Why I entered medicine | Many of my family members worked in the medical field as I was growing up, and it instilled in me a passion to care for people who are ill. I felt the best way to provide that was becoming a bedside nurse. | Community involvement | I have been a medical tent volunteer for Run for the Red; I have provided influenza vaccines to personnel working for local ambulance companies and I have volunteered to wrap Christmas presents for the recipients of a local charity, ""Olsen Christmas Wish."" | Personal interests | I love everything about the outdoors and enjoy camping with my husband and twin sons. I also enjoy cooking, baking and hosting family and friend get-togethers at our home.".