. Ms. Heckman is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Carbuncle, Boils, Folliculitis, and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.

. Ms. Deem is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Protein Deficiency, Vitamin D Deficiency, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

. Ms. Baum is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency and Protein Deficiency.

. Ms. Burnett is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Boils, Folliculitis, and Carbuncle.

. Ms. Galante is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

. Her top areas of expertise are Muscle Spasms and Vitamin D Deficiency.

. Her top areas of expertise are Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS) and Epidural Lipomatosis.

. Her top area of expertise is Vitamin D Deficiency.

. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Vitamin D Deficiency, Lung Nodules, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

. Her top areas of expertise are Muscle Spasms and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

. Her top area of expertise is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

. Her top area of expertise is Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

. Her top areas of expertise are Opioid Induced Constipation, Phantom Limb Pain, Pudendal Neuralgia, and Muscle Spasms.

. Her top area of expertise is Muscle Spasms.

. His top area of expertise is Sacroiliac Joint Disease.

Philosophy of care | I want to really listen to people. What patients want is to not be a number but to feel the provider is really listening and invested in what’s happening. People appreciate if I take time to explain things two or three times. Good communication helps them understand better, participate more in decision-making and engage more fully in their care, all of which leads to better outcomes and health. | Why I entered medicine | When I was in middle school, I volunteered in the hospital once a week doing simple things like delivering tissue boxes or water bottles to patients. I found every patient had a story, and I wanted to go into every room and hear each one – the medical story, the social story, how they got there.  I just fell in love with the whole hospital scene. I grew up in the area and decided early that I wanted to work at LVHN. I started as a registered nurse (RN) because I wanted to be at the bedside. Later I decided could do more as a nurse practitioner. I chose family medicine because I like the idea of treating the whole family. When I see a newborn, I’ve already treated the parents and likely the grandparents. During that visit I feel like I’m seeing everybody, not just the newborn. When you know the whole family, you understand their dynamics – the medical history, how the parents feel about health, whether they’re agreeable to certain things or will carry out a treatment plan – and that affects the parents as well as their children. Those relationships ultimately benefit health. | Community involvement | I’ve worked at flu clinics through LVHN, have taught kids first aid through the National Wild Turkey Federation and do a lot of charity walks and runs. I’ve also been on church-related mission trips in the U.S. and went on a medical mission trip to Zambia when I was studying to be an RN. That trip lasted a month and involved helping with everything from working in schools to testing for malaria and HIV. I have young kids now but hope to do more mission trips when they get a bit older. | Personal interests | I enjoy running and doing events like 5Ks to benefit causes like Officer Down, breast cancer or domestic violence, as well as the Disney Half Marathon. I also enjoy swimming and cooking healthy recipes. A lot of my other interests revolve around spending time with my kids and being involved with all their activities.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy hinges on collaboration with patients and communication within the health care team to provide patient-centered, empathetic care. By considering patients holistically and focusing on education and advocacy, I aim to optimize their outcomes and prevent disease progression before it becomes an issue. | Why I entered medicine | Establishing relationships with patients and their families is deeply fulfilling to me. With my background as an RN in critical care and experience working with individuals in their homes, I have witnessed the consequences of poor disease management and inadequate preventive care. These issues often stem from a lack of knowledge, so my goal is to empower patients with the information needed to make the best decisions for themselves and their families. | Community involvement | Community service has been a cornerstone of my life, from earning the Presidential Student Service Award in high school to serving as the community service chair of my university’s Student Nurse Association. I am committed to serving my community any way I can. Currently, I volunteer with the Adalyn Rose Foundation, supporting families affected by pregnancy and infant loss. I also aspire to serve with an international organization that provides medical care worldwide. | Personal interests | I am passionate about nature and the outdoors. I enjoy hiking, kayaking, glamping and roasting marshmallows over the fire pit in my backyard. When not outdoors, I bring nature indoors by caring for my many houseplants. Additionally, I enjoy time with my family, cooking and reading.

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. Her top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, and Lung Nodules.

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Melissa Herbein is a Nurse Practitioner in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Ms. Herbein is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Carbuncle, Boils, Folliculitis, and Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.

April Palmer is a Nurse Practitioner in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Ms. Palmer is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Spinal Stenosis, and Cervical Spondylosis.

Rebecca Mcclure is a Nurse Practitioner in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Ms. Mcclure is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top area of expertise is Menopause.