Aurea Cordero is a Nurse Practitioner in Whitehall, Pennsylvania. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Schizoaffective Disorder.

Christy Kroboth is a Nurse Practitioner in Whitehall, Pennsylvania. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) and Vitamin D Deficiency.

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.

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).

Jaime Broesicke is a Nurse Practitioner in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Ms. Broesicke is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine and Muscle Spasms.

Philosophy of care | My goal as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner is to provide safe, empathetic and compassionate care for you or your loved one. I am excited to combine my love of nursing with my love of psychiatric medicine to provide my patients with comprehensive mental health care. | Why I entered medicine | I have known since a young age that I want to help people. When I developed an interest in nursing and medicine, my journey became clear to me. Mental health itself has been a passion of mine since my first psychology class in high school. | Since becoming a nurse in 2007, I have had the opportunity to help people in so many different ways. I am committed to continuing education to stay up to date on the best evidence-based treatments to provide the best outcomes for my patients. | Community involvement | I enjoy fundraising for rescue animals. Now that I am finished with my degree, I hope to become more hands-on with this mission. | Personal interests | I enjoy every moment with my family. I love to read, travel, scrapbook, and spend time with my animals. Ms. Cruz is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

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 | I believe medical care should be a shared experience between you the patient and me the provider, and I want you to feel comfortable during your visits. I hope to create a calm atmosphere, even during chaotic moments, and to build a rapport so you feel comfortable telling me about your medical concerns. | Why I entered medicine | I was an emergency room nurse for six years, and an intensive care unit nurse during the COVID-19 pandemic. I loved my time as a bedside nurse and the care and comfort I was able to offer my patients. In becoming a nurse practitioner, I want to expand on my bedside care and provide excellent diagnostics and treatment to patients. | Personal interests | In my free time I enjoy cooking, kayaking and beach trips. I also like trying new restaurants and Lehigh Valley breweries.

Philosophy of care | I treat everyone the same despite age, race or socioeconomic status. I strive to actively listen to each patient, identify where education is needed, and help the patient become accountable for his or her own health. | Why I entered medicine | I entered nursing because I wanted to educate people on how to become healthier. I have experience teaching personal wellness courses in higher education and realized that I wanted to reach out to people of all ages and races to teach them to become healthier. I became a nurse practitioner because I was ready to take on more responsibility in caring for my patients. | Community involvement | I support the Parkinson Research Foundation. | Personal interests | I have experience working with Division I athletes as an athletic trainer at several universities and have developed a particular interest in orthopedics. I enjoy watching sporting events, especially college football. I enjoy weight-lifting and exercising regularly, including walking, biking and practicing yoga. I believe the mind and body connection is stronger than people think. If a person is mentally healthy, he or she feels better physically. I am married and have two daughters.

Kayla Smith is a Nurse Practitioner in Laurys Station, Pennsylvania.

Philosophy of care | I provide family-oriented care to every patient, with a focus on pediatric well-being. | Why I entered medicine | I entered the medical field to assist in providing compassionate care to patients and families when they need it most. | Community involvement | Nursing instructor for Lehigh County Community College. | Personal interests | I enjoy hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities.

Philosophy of care | One of my top priorities is building a relationship with each of my patients so I can provide the best individualized care throughout my career. I also am a strong believer in the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Healthy habits in diet, exercise, sleep and social support will help you avoid chronic conditions and diseases. | Why I entered medicine | I entered the health care field because I have a passion for helping others. I started my nursing career at Lehigh Valley Health Network and am very excited to be returning as a nurse practitioner. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending free time with my family and friends. I love trying new restaurants with my husband and like any type of outdoor event or activity. I also love watching and attending sporting events – especially when the Phillies and the Eagles are good!.

Philosophy of care | I want to meet my patients where they are on their individual health journeys. I always strive to provide compassionate, patient-centered care. Together, we are a team working toward individual health needs or desires. My goal is making patients feel supported and educated after each of our encounters. | Why I entered medicine | From a young age I wanted to be in the medical field after witnessing my grandmother's fight with cancer. In high school, I took allied health nursing classes, and they helped me realize nursing was the career for me. I enjoyed being a cardiac bedside nurse and learned valuable skills, but a desire to be able to do more for my patients led me to becoming a nurse practitioner. | Community involvement | I did volunteer work in Wilkes-Barre while in school there, including immunizations at the local department of health. | Personal interests | I have a toddler boy and two dogs who keep me busy in my spare time. Although we enjoy all things outdoors, boating on the lake is our favorite.

"Philosophy of care | My philosophy of care is to do just that – care for you! I am here to listen and foster a relaxed, supportive and open environment so we can tackle your health care needs together. I believe teamwork makes the dream work. | Why I entered medicine | My late father was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis when I was 7, and being a part of his health care journey shaped a lot of my personal and professional goals. I knew I wanted to be a nurse, but after my own health scare with time spent in a children’s hospital, prompting me to write ""Nurse Practitioner"" in my high school yearbook, I figured: I’d better do it! As they say, ""Do not ask what the world needs, ask what makes you come alive and go do it! For what the world needs are people who have come alive."" | Community involvement | I am active within my community, often frequenting small businesses and restaurants. I consider myself a farm girl at heart and support buy fresh/buy local. I also volunteer as an assistant coach on my son's soccer team. | Personal interests | I enjoy time with my son and am very involved with his activities. When not busy with sports, we enjoy hanging out with friends, our three dogs, cats and chickens. I love cooking, crafting, Neil Young and a good nap.".

Philosophy of care | I believe in patients (or their parents) being actively involved in their care and treatment plan to maximize outcomes. Medicine is a team effort, and the patient plays the most integral role of that team. | Why I entered medicine | I had long been interested in the medical field and was inspired to go into nursing after my daughter was born with a congenital defect that would have been incompatible with life without surgical intervention. Seeing firsthand the stellar care she received made me want to impact others' lives in such a way. | Community involvement | I am an active member of my children's Parent-Teacher Organization, I volunteer within their school, and regularly attend our district's school board meetings. I have volunteered at Lehigh Valley Health Network's Flu Shot Clinic and have done work within a local food pantry. | Personal interests | I enjoy time with family, vacationing, reading, writing, photography, music, television/movies, and exercising.

Philosophy of care | I am a firm believer in the Platinum Rule, which is to treat everyone as they would like to be treated so you can best serve them. I ensure every one of my patients’ needs is met before, during and after each visit. I always try to remember one personal or social aspect about each patient, unrelated to their health concern or reason for seeing me and then check in on them from time to time. Many times, they are truly appreciative and see me as a human being with whom they can relate. | Why I entered medicine | During high school I aspired to be a journalist. While covering a health story, I was inspired to get involved in a more direct way. I wanted to make a personal impact on individuals and communities, ensuring that everyone had their health needs met and equitable access to health care, allowing them to live their best possible lives. This experience led me to explore careers in health care, and the rest is history. | Community involvement | I am active with disability advocacy organizations, including The ARC, Autism Society, Autism Speaks and the Council for Exceptional Children, as well as disability advocacy groups within my professional organizations. I also volunteer with my church's special needs ministry, focusing on engaging youth within our community. | Personal interests | I enjoy cooking and love exploring cuisines from around the world. I also appreciate gardening in the spring and cherish time with my family.

Joanne Labiak is a Nurse Practitioner in Northampton, Pennsylvania.

Philosophy of care | I believe in shared decision-making in which both the patient and provider play a part. And I like to treat my patients as I’d expect me or my family to be treated. I think it’s our job as providers to educate and help people make decisions that fit best with their life. | Why I entered medicine | I’ve been an intensive care unit nurse for most of my career, and it’s obvious to me that we need to catch people and address health issues before people get sick. Health promotion and prevention is so important because it’s much more effective than only caring for people when they’ve already developed an illness or condition. Family practice is a great venue for that. It allows us to get to know patients from a holistic point of view and helps us come up with the best plans for them. | Community involvement | I am involved in my community through my children. I am active in booster clubs for all of their sports, and volunteer with our local Boy Scout troop, which is active in community service. | Personal interests | Most of my personal time is devoted to my kids, but I also enjoy staying active with jogging and hiking. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

"Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to empower patients to make choices. By providing the best information and research, as well as taking their individual circumstances into account, I believe that patients are more likely to make appropriate health care choices. Treating patients should never be a ""dictatorship,"" but a true partnership. | Why I entered medicine | I became a nurse practitioner to combine the best of nursing and medicine. I am able to combine the holistic approach of nursing with the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of medicine to treat the whole patient. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my family. We love to travel, read and watch sports. We are avid Steelers, Phillies and Iron Pigs fans!". Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

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

Philosophy of care | I believe in fairness, respect and dignity for all patients and family members. I strive to act as a partner to them and provide comprehensive, whole-person care. | Why I entered medicine | It is rewarding to help people and their loved ones who struggle with serious illnesses, and a privilege to care for them. | Community involvement | I am active in my local church, have volunteered at food banks and taken several medical mission trips to Haiti. | Personal interests | I enjoy reading, playing with my cat, watching baseball and being outdoors. Her top area of expertise is Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Nancy Fickert is a Nurse Practitioner in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Her top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS) and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

"Philosophy of care | Having trained as a bedside nurse for years before becoming an advanced practitioner, my philosophy of care starts and ends with the comfort of the patient. I do everything in my power to explain things and provide care in a way that makes my patients feel comfortable, heard and seen. | Why I entered medicine | I did not know I wanted to go into medicine until I had my daughter. The nurse who cared for me showed me, through her calm presence and steadfast support, the way I wanted to serve humanity. Twenty years later and I have no doubt I chose correctly. | Personal interests | I enjoy exercise of all sorts, especially outside. My bearded dragon, ""Queso,"" is my most trusted sidekick. I love art and practice many forms, including photography, writing and acting.". Her top area of expertise is Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Philosophy of care | Since all patients are unique, I feel it is really important to collaborate with you and your loved ones to assure that you can make medical decisions that best correlate with your goals. | Why I entered medicine | I've always had a strong desire to help and take care of others. Like many, I have watched loved ones battle cancer, as well as other chronic disease. At a young age, I realized that there is no greater feeling than knowing you've impacted someone's life for the better by being there for them during a difficult time. | Community involvement | As an undergrad, I was very passionate about a philanthropy called THON. THON is a 46-hour dance marathon that raises both awareness and funds for pediatric cancer patients and their families. THON allowed me to spend time with these patients and their families, and my time spent with them helped me to better understand the impact cancer has on all aspects of our patients' lives | Personal interests | I value time spent with my fiancé, family, and friends. I also love sports, being outdoors, and all things Penn State. We have season tickets for Penn State football and love spending the fall in State College. Her top areas of expertise are Smoldering Multiple Myeloma and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

Philosophy of care | I provide care by acknowledging the importance of each patient’s individuality and creating an accepting environment for you and your family. I provide you compassionate care, patient education and promote a healthy lifestyle that fits your needs and goals. | Why I entered medicine | I have wanted to be in health care since childhood. As a youngster I spent a lot of time among health care professionals who cared for me, and that made me very comfortable in medical settings. I have always felt the desire to give back to a community that gave me and my family so much. | Personal interests | In my free time I keep busy with my husband, three young boys and my two dogs. We love going to amusement parks, hiking, swimming and going to the beach. I also enjoy scrapbooking and settling down with a good book. Her top areas of expertise are Malabsorption, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).