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.

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 | 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.

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).

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.

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.

Morgan Uebele is a Nurse Practitioner in Whitehall, Pennsylvania. Her top area of expertise is Plaque Psoriasis.

"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.".

Lori Billiard is a Nurse Practitioner in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania.

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 | Providing compassionate health care is my daily goal. | Why I entered medicine | I got into medicine to provide quality health care with compassion and to serve as a patient advocate. | Community involvement | I participate in community outreach health programs and events. | Personal interests | In my free time I enjoy hiking, the outdoors and traveling with my family.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to encourage patients to become a partner in their own care and be able to gain control and understanding of their own health and well-being. I want to provide you with holistic and evidence-based care to address every aspect of your needs. | Why I entered medicine | I have always been fascinated with medicine due to the human element. My personal satisfaction with working with children with special needs paved my way to the field of medicine. | Community involvement | I have volunteered to tutor nursing students and participated in blood donation drives. | Personal interests | I enjoy reading, cooking and long walks with my family.

Tracy Lee is a Nurse Practitioner in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Her top area of expertise is Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).