Philosophy of care | As a nurse practitioner I will provide compassionate, high-quality care to my patients and support their families, all with an emphasis on disease prevention and health optimization. | Why I entered medicine | I was always the caretaker of my little brother growing up. As I got older, I realized my gift of helping others and entered nursing school. After practicing over 20 years as a nurse, I still felt I could do more, so I obtained my nurse practitioner license. | Community involvement | I support the Griffon Pond Animal Shelter in Lackawanna County and the Feed A Friend Program. | Personal interests | I enjoy camping, gardening and spending free time with my four dogs.

Dixon Kitonyo is a Nurse Practitioner in Freeland, Pennsylvania. His top area of expertise is Vitamin D Deficiency.

Richard Ashford is a Nurse Practitioner in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. His top areas of expertise are Primary Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma (PMBCL), Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Febrile Neutropenia, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Paula Ochs is a Nurse Practitioner in Hazleton, Pennsylvania.

Philosophy of care | I promote the health of children for their best quality of life and support their families during this exciting and joyous transition. I help alleviate any stress that may be experienced when a child or newborn is hospitalized for illness, or even experienced by new parents. I build relationships with patients and their families and look forward to partnering with you and helping your child thrive. | Why I entered medicine | I have had many formative experiences leading to a career in nursing and medicine. The most impactful was a month-long hospitalization when I was 7. Later, as a young adult choosing my career path, I reflected on that time and found inspiration in the relationships the nurses had with the other patients and myself. I remember making friends with all the other kids on the floor; I was interested in their illnesses and treatment plans, sparking my continued interest in health, wellness, diseases and treatments. Newborns were my first love in life, so I first became a neonatal intensive care nurse and found joy in providing life-sustaining care for these tiniest but mightiest miracles. I then became a pediatric nurse practitioner to provide more advanced health care to kids of all ages. | Community involvement | I volunteer with and donate to Potcake Place on the Turks and Caicos Islands and have made a medical mission trip to Peru. I was a child mentor in Philadelphia and a member of the Temple University Student Service Organization. | Personal interests | I enjoy time with family and friends as well as traveling – especially to tropical islands. I am an animal and nature enthusiast whose interests include dog sitting and scuba diving. Dogs, sharks and the ocean are among my favorite things.

Philosophy of care | It may sound cliché, but I try to care for you like family. I look out for your best interests, explain things you may not understand and empower you to make your own decisions. Having you participate in your care is particularly important to me; mutual decision-making must occur, or the plan will not work. I believe this collaboration leads to better outcomes. | Why I entered medicine | I have always been fascinated by the body’s capabilities. I have an intrinsic drive to gain as much knowledge as possible and share it with others. Five years into my nursing career my personal goal was obtaining a bachelor’s degree. Once I did, I decided to keep going. I worked full-time in the ER and went to school full-time to become a nurse practitioner. I want to be the person who makes your day better and be there to guide you through your medical journey. | Personal interests | I am a wife and a mother with active teenagers who participate in sports all year long. Although the pandemic has limited spectators at these events, my husband and I remain involved with our children as much as possible. When we are not running to sports events, I enjoy spending time at home – it is my safe haven.

Philosophy of care | I believe in treating patients as family, putting their best health interests first. I like to include their family in the decision-making and collaboratively come up with a treatment plan. I listen and empathize with patients and their family to get a full picture of what’s going on. I am passionate about my patients to give them the best chance of success and healing. I want you to know your loved one is being well taken care of. | Why I entered medicine | I became a nurse because of how nurses treated me during my first pregnancy. They were loving and caring and made me feel so comfortable during a vulnerable time. During my training, I spent time in a neonatal intensive care unit and fell in love with it immediately. It was so rewarding seeing these tiny little babies grow strong each day and then going home to their parents. I watched the nurses love these babies like they were their own children and develop such wonderful relationships with their parents. I still practice in the NICU as an RN, even though I am now a pediatric nurse practitioner. My passion and love will always be babies. They are what gives me the love and joy for health care that makes me want to continue to learn and better my career. | Personal interests | Outside of work, I love to spend time with my husband and three beautiful children. I also enjoy the beach, exercising, time with friends, traveling and relaxing at home.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to provide you with the best care possible. | Why I entered medicine | I enjoy helping others and making a difference in their lives. | Community involvement | I support Children With Hair Loss, a Michigan-based nonprofit. | Personal interests | Outside of work I enjoy time with my family.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is rooted in the belief every individual deserves to be treated with the same respect, compassion and dedication I would offer my own family. | Why I entered medicine | I chose to become a certified registered nurse practitioner because I’ve always been drawn to helping people – truly helping, in a way that goes beyond just treating symptoms. I wanted to be the kind of clinician who listens, understands and makes a real difference in someone's life. | Community involvement | I am involved in my children's education and volunteer time to their school. | Personal interests | In my free time I enjoy reading, hiking and traveling.

Michael Obert is a Nurse Practitioner in Lehighton, Pennsylvania.

Jasmine Badillo is a Nurse Practitioner in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Ms. Badillo is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Plaque Psoriasis, Folliculitis, and Boils.

Christine Wysocky is a Nurse Practitioner in Hazleton, Pennsylvania.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy consists of treating patients as a human, rather than as a number, and in a comprehensive, holistic and unbiased manner. I advocate for my patients to provide them the best possible health outcomes. I will treat you as family and work with you to achieve your goals. | Why I entered medicine | During college, I realized nursing encompassed my passion for helping others and my love for science and learning. Later, as a nurse in rural hospitals, I found many communities lack basic health care and health education, and that disparities exist in their populations. That motivated me to become a nurse practitioner so I can educate each of my patients on their health and how to improve it. | Community involvement | I am always willing to help within my community and participate in medical missionary trips throughout the world. | Personal interests | I enjoy traveling the world and experiencing new cultures. I also enjoy learning and practicing mixed martial arts in my free time. This includes boxing, kickboxing, Muy Thai, wrestling, judo and jiujitsu. The rest of my time I can usually be found with family and friends.

Philosophy of care | I do my best to provide evidence-based, patient-centered care. I believe every patient is unique and must be included in the plan of care to address their values, personal choices and beliefs. | Why I entered medicine | As a patient, I was amazed at the compassionate care and skills of clinicians at different levels. I wanted to be able to do the same – or better. | Personal interests | Meditation through prayer.

Kathleen Mullaney is a Nurse Practitioner in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania.

Samantha Niznik is a Nurse Practitioner in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania.

Jennifer Wahy is a Nurse Practitioner in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania.

Brett Lehman is a Nurse Practitioner in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Mr. Lehman has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. His top area of expertise is Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS).

Sarah Greene is a Nurse Practitioner in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Ms. Greene has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Her top area of expertise is Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

"Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to provide the ""art"" of caring and apply ""science"" knowledge throughout my career. | Why I entered medicine | My mother is a nurse and I was always drawn to the health care profession. My ultimate goal was to become a nurse practitioner, and after working for almost eight years as an RN in the Lehigh Valley Hospital-Emergency Department, I have realized my dream. | Community involvement | I spent two summers as a counselor at a high school nursing camp. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my family, especially with my newborn son.". Her top area of expertise is Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS).

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to do my best to find an answer for my patients. If I don't have an answer, I will defer to a specialist. | Why I entered medicine | I had a neighbor who showed kindness and care to her patients. I wanted to be able to provide that care for my patients. I have been trying ever since. | Community involvement | I am active at church. | Personal interests | I like reading, yoga and shopping. Her top areas of expertise are Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST) and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Philosophy of care | The basis of my philosophy of care is to apply fundamentals of nursing to my role as an advanced practice nurse including caring, compassion, integrity, advocacy and accountability. I feel it is imperative to be a part of a collaborative team that provides comprehensive, unbiased and evidence-based care to all patients. I emphasize the importance of health promotion, prevention and education along with diagnosing and treating health concerns. I strive to build relationships and I feel it is a privilege to have the opportunity to take part in patient care. Her top area of expertise is Zoon Vulvitis.

Linda Weinberg is a Nurse Practitioner in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Her top areas of expertise are Plaque Psoriasis and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Daryl Gordon is a Nurse Practitioner in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. Mr. Gordon has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

Lisa Stein is a Nurse Practitioner in Hazelton, Pennsylvania. Her top area of expertise is Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).