Philosophy of care | I believe in taking an individualized holistic approach: treating the whole person, taking into consideration the disease process, mental and social factors as well as the physical symptoms of multiple sclerosis. My goal is to enable individuals to achieve their own goals in life and to live with MS with as little impact as possible. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine to help people. | Community involvement | I am involved with the greater MS community, both locally and nationally, as well as the education of students and peers. | Personal interests | I enjoy traveling, biking, hiking, gardening, bird watching and spending time with my three daughters and my dogs. Ms. Cain is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

Alma Ohl is a Nurse Practitioner in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Ms. Ohl is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) and Heart Failure.

Philosophy of care | Providing care for you involves your whole being. When our health is affected, our entire community can be as well. Establishing healthy outcomes creates positive influence on our lives, our family and our neighbors. | Why I entered medicine | I have a passion for science and public health. Practicing as a nurse practitioner (CRNP) in cardiac electrophysiology gives me the opportunity to help patients and provide them tools to stay healthy. | Community involvement | I am a girls’ soccer coach and involved with Girl Scouts, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and a national apraxia association. | Personal interests | In my free time I enjoy long-distance running, spending time with family, cooking and traveling. Ms. Dondero is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Atrial Tachycardia, and Atrial Fibrillation.

Philosophy of care | I believe in treating you as a whole patient and not simply focusing on your immediate problem. Pain management is about using all treatment modalities to provide a comprehensive, safe and effective approach to reducing your discomfort. | Why I entered medicine | I chose to become a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) because of my father and my childhood family doctor. My father was a volunteer EMT and I spent countless hours with him at the ambulance company. I truly admired his compassion and willingness to volunteer his time to helping others in need. I was always interested in hearing what emergencies he responded to and what treatments he used to help those patients. My other reason for pursuing medicine was watching the joy and personal fulfillment my family doctor got from taking care of patients of all ages. He made me feel, during a sick visit or a routine check-up, that I was his most-important patient. His interest in not only my health, but also my personal life, was genuine. | Community involvement | I volunteer my time as a youth basketball coach for my township. | Personal interests | I truly enjoy spending time with my family. My children are involved in sports and I get great joy watching them play. Mr. Philips is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease and Opioid Induced Constipation.

Kirsten Gustafson is a Nurse Practitioner in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Ms. Gustafson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Jacobsen Syndrome, and 15q11.2 Microdeletion.

Philosophy of care | I like to treat every patient as I would want my family member treated. It is important to take the time to listen and really get to know each patient. My goal is to provide individualized, compassionate care to each patient. | Why I entered medicine | I entered the health care field to help others, starting in the emergency department as a nurse. Over time autoimmune diseases piqued my interest, and I completed a nurse practitioner program to further assist that patient population. It has been very rewarding to care for multiple sclerosis and demyelinating disease patients. | Community involvement | I support the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and all they do for our patients as well as the Latoff MS Foundation. I also enjoy volunteering at church and my children's school. | Personal interests | I like reading historical fiction, swimming, hiking, going to the beach and spending time with my family. Ms. Heinz is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Philosophy of care | I practice patient centered care with the compassion I learned from being a nurse for several years. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine to help patients and be closely involved with their care. I spent a lot of time outside of medicine in research developing treatments and now I want to implement them. | Personal interests | Spending time with my husband and family is a priority. I enjoy exercising and traveling to Puerto Rico often to visit my family. Ms. Dally is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Emphysema.

Travis O'brien is a Nurse Practitioner in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Mr. O'brien is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Jane Mason is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Dermatologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Ms. Mason is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, Mycosis Fungoides, and Warts.

Katherine Perry is a Nurse Practitioner in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Ms. Perry is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Atrial Tachycardia, and Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT).

Lisa Carter is a Nurse Practitioner in Macungie, Pennsylvania. Ms. Carter is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Paracoccidioidomycosis, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Phantom Limb Pain, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Casandra Scully is a Nurse Practitioner in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Ms. Scully is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top area of expertise is Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Richard Solga is a Nurse Practitioner in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Mr. Solga is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Schizoaffective Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).

Sharon Smith is a Nurse Practitioner in Emmaus, Pennsylvania. Her top area of expertise is Vitamin D Deficiency.

Philosophy of care | As I build upon my own philosophy of practice, I find I highly value three components of advanced nursing: safety, empathy and autonomy. The top priority of any provider is ensuring the safety of you, me and others. This includes assessing your ability to maintain personal safety, evaluating the best evidenced-based information to ensure safe treatment, creating a safe therapeutic environment and recognizing available resources. Empathy is essential when working in a caring profession. It is important for me to acknowledge your emotional state as well as your families’ and reflect on individual needs and circumstances. I remain open-minded and non-judgmental as patients come for help during especially vulnerable times. Lastly, I greatly value your autonomy as a guiding force in your treatment and recovery. Mental health treatment is highly individualized because social and psychological variables are often central to your plan of care. It is also pertinent that you believe in your path to wellness and form a collaboration with your treatment team, and the only way to do that is if you have the autonomy to identify your goals and are given the resources and education to make well-informed decisions. | Why I entered medicine | I have always been interested in behavioral health and want to help others through the sometimes-challenging journey to their own mental wellness. | Community involvement | I worked with the Sixth Street Shelter in Allentown, assisting with their food pantry. I also volunteered with Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital in the occupational therapy department. | Personal interests | In my free time I enjoy reading, writing and spending time with my family and pets. Her top area of expertise is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Philosophy of care | I care about my patients’ well-being and believe in a holistic approach to medicine. The best way to have patients achieve their health goals is by listening to them and guiding them through the decision-making process. I empower patients to make informed decisions and succeed in achieving their goals. I provide them with compassionate, comprehensive primary care – with an emphasis on preventive care. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine to help others feel better and maintain good health throughout their lives. | Community involvement | I volunteer for Meals on Wheels and animal shelters. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my family. I also like reading, exercising and being outdoors. Her top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.

Philosophy of care | I fully believe in a passion for better medicine. I am here to serve the patient as they are the focus of each visit. I try to be flexible and accommodating with patients who are often traveling from afar. As a nurse practitioner, I am lucky to have an abundance of time with my patients which allows for ample education and counseling opportunities at each visit. I love what I do, and I think it shows with patients and their families. | Why I entered medicine | From a young age I knew that a career in medicine was for me. I have always worked in pediatrics and I can honestly say that I cannot imagine myself in any other career. Endocrinology - and especially pediatric diabetes - has always been a big part of my life, as I myself was diagnosed with Type I diabetes as a child. As a new nurse, my favorite patients were those with diabetes because I got a lot of satisfaction out of caring for them. I felt that I was able to give them advice from personal experience, and they seemed to really benefit from that. So as soon as the opportunity presented itself I took a job in pediatric endocrinology and haven't looked back since. I like to think that I take better care of my own diabetes because of the children and families that I take care of each day in the office. | Community involvement | I have been a member of several national organizations including the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP), American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) and the Pediatric Endocrine Nursing Society (PENS). I have served as an expert consultant for Cedar Crest College nursing department's type 1 diabetes advocacy grant program and also have provided continuing education modules for school nurses within multiple Lehigh Valley area school districts. Her top area of expertise is Vitamin D Deficiency.

Mark Harvey is a Nurse Practitioner in Allentown, Pennsylvania. His top area of expertise is Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

Erin Ebert is a Nurse Practitioner in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Ms. Ebert has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency and Osteoporosis.

Debra Williston is a Nurse Practitioner in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Her top area of expertise is End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

Philosophy of care | My goal is to provide compassionate and ethical patient care through patient partnership, health promotion, and disease management. | Why I entered medicine | I want to improve the lives and health of others within the community. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Karen Williams is a Nurse Practitioner in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Her top area of expertise is End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

Dushaun Blackwood is a Nurse Practitioner in Allentown, Pennsylvania. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

Cheryl Bitting is a Nurse Practitioner in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Her top area of expertise is Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Pamella Hennessy is a Nurse Practitioner in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Her top areas of expertise are Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Atrial Tachycardia, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).