Philosophy of care | Your body is very capable of healing itself when you embrace a healthy living style, but your genetics play an important part in longevity -- so regular surveillance with your family doctor is important. | Why I entered medicine | I've always had a strong interest in the human body and a desire to help people help themselves. | Community involvement | I am an active member of the local optimist club and local church. I proudly support the Kutztown University Rugby Club and also give financial support to many local and national charities. | Personal interests | I enjoy participating in volunteer groups and skiing. Dr. Blasiol is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Philosophy of care | I believe in the osteopathic philosophy of treating the whole person. I believe in being collaborative with patients and informative. I try to inform patients what their choices are. I also am collaborative and informative with each patient's specialists. It's best for the patient if we are all on the same page. I try to talk directly with the other doctors by phone, especially when it's urgent. I believe in being honest. | Why I entered medicine | I chose to pursue a career in family medicine so I could use my training to benefit others and work with other professionals with team approach toward this goal. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my wife and daughters, reading American history and doing outdoor projects. Dr. Elliott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

Philosophy of care | Listen to what the patient is telling you. They will tell you what's wrong. | Why I entered medicine | I enjoy the science of physiology and cardiology, and wanted to make a difference in the lives of people. | Personal interests | I enjoy hiking, basketball, running, and I love the Food Network. Dr. Snyder is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.

Philosophy of care | I believe patient care extends far beyond medical treatment, encompassing empowerment, empathy and personalized treatment. I empower patients facing cardiovascular disease by demystifying their condition. Given the fear and anxiety often associated with heart failure, I focus on detailed education for my patients, ensuring they understand their condition and treatment options. Just as I would care for my own family, I approach each patient with compassion and respect, recognizing their unique values, preferences and goals and aligning treatment plans with their beliefs. | Why I entered medicine | Growing up surrounded by my family’s strong civic engagement, I developed a strong appreciation for the power of giving back. I see medicine as the ultimate means of making a tangible and meaningful impact on people's lives. Within the field of cardiology, I found not just a profession, but a calling – a path to touch and transform lives. Through preventive care, innovative treatment and compassionate patient interaction, I aspire to make a profound impact on my patients’ lives and communities. | Community involvement | Dedicated to the advancement of women’s health, I am involved in community initiatives. I have worked with the March of Dimes, raising funds for the mission of improving the health of mothers and babies. I pioneered a preventive health program in elementary schools, while also mentoring students to become leaders in community service. In addition, my involvement in Go Red for Women has allowed me to advocate for heart health awareness among women, engaging with the public through community events. | Personal interests | Outside of work, I like to maintain an active lifestyle with activities such as running, Zumba, pickleball and tennis. I am an avid foodie, finding immense joy in exploring culinary delights. Cooking isn’t merely a task but a creative outlet where I craft nutritious and delicious dishes. Dr. Racharla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Tumor, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Attack, Atrial Fibrillation, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

Philosophy of care | I always try to find a balance in providing cost effective care, while looking out for the individual. | Why I entered medicine | I always enjoyed the challenge of taking care of patients, particularly the balance of science with the humanistic side of care. | Community involvement | I am involved in community service through a variety of organizations | Personal interests | Sports, particularly hockey, running, weight training and skiing, while I am not chasing after or driving around my 5 children. Dr. Zager is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Melorheostosis.

Philosophy of care | I believe in forming a partnership with my patients and taking the time to be a good listener. I try to follow the best evidence-based medicine guidelines for testing and treatment. I enjoy working to promote healthy lifestyles and preventative care to keep you well. I believe it is important to work together with you to create a plan of care that's right for you. I will try to be your advocate and help coordinate all of your care needs as your primary care physician. I also have a special interest in geriatrics and long-term care medicine. It is my goal to provide older adults and nursing home residents the highest-quality, compassionate care for optimum health, function, and quality of life. | Why I entered medicine | I became a doctor because I want to make each and every day meaningful, and make a positive impact on your health. I chose internal medicine because it allows me to establish long-term relationships with my patients. I truly enjoy the follow-up care and ongoing relationships I have with my patients, welcoming back the same patients again and again. It is my goal to help manage all of your health care needs - promoting healthy lifestyles, managing chronic conditions, treating illness and coordinating the transition between specialists, hospitals, and other caregivers. I believe it is important for every patient to have one physician who can act as a coordinator of care and to be involved at some level in all of their health care needs. | Community involvement | I serve as the medical director for both Gracedale Nursing Home in Northampton County and The Good Shepherd Home in Bethlehem. | Personal interests | I have been married to my wonderful wife Jennifer since 1998. When I am not at work I enjoy helping her with her jewelry business on weekends. I am also the proud father of two beautiful daughters. Some of my hobbies include running, gardening, hiking and playing with my energetic Chesapeake Bay retriever and our two cats. Dr. Holumzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Alzheimer's Disease, and Dementia.

Philosophy of care | I strongly believe a good physician combines medical knowledge with an ability to forge strong human connections and provides compassionate healing. I will guide you with what science has to offer and help you make health decisions while respecting your viewpoints, experiences and cultural beliefs. I understand the importance of communication in the current health care environment, and will strive to keep you and your family informed every step of the way. I want to approach medicine with the understanding that science can help us make good decisions, but sometimes does not have all the answers. | Why I entered medicine | Since childhood I have loved to care for people. It started with my own family, including my grandparents, who lived with us. That love of caring translated into a love of medicine and became a career. What I also deeply care about is building interpersonal connections based on a foundation of trust, compassion and mutual concern. My career in medicine provides me the perfect platform to pursue my interest while using my knowledge to help others. | Community involvement | I am involved with Meals on Wheels, soup kitchens and local charities focused on education. | Personal interests | I love gardening, nature travel, hiking and spending my free time with my family. Dr. Joshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

John Nuschke is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nuschke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Joseph Habig is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Habig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.

David Carney is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Carney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Philosophy of care | I believe in a patient-centered approach to medicine. That means treating my patients as individuals and really focusing on their personal preferences, values, cultural traditions and lifestyle choices. It also means giving them the tools they need—as individuals—to take care of themselves. The old way of medicine – when people see a doctor once they’re already sick – is clearly not working. Today’s approach focuses on prevention, and I am passionate about spreading the message. The goal is to get people into the doctor’s office early, before problems begin. Then, we can work as a team to create the healthiest future possible. I strongly believe in the 'patient-centered medical home' concept. | Why I entered medicine | I always envisioned helping other people and making a difference. When I did my clinical rotations, I knew I would end up in internal medicine. I feel this is where I can have the greatest effect on people’s lives. I can spend time getting to know my patients while providing a lifetime of care. | Personal interests | I started running when I was in medical school, and I haven’t stopped since. I like that the only thing you need is a pair of sneakers. You can do it anywhere, anytime. Once my feet hit the ground, I can focus on the motion of running without any other thoughts racing through my head. It’s my stress relief, and it really works for me. I’ve run several 5K and 10K races. I just completed my second half-marathon, and I hope to do a full marathon in the future. Dr. Calhoun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Edward Rosenfeld is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Topton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rosenfeld is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Gerstmann Syndrome, Decorticate Posture, and Decerebrate Posture.

Dennis Moss is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mertztown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Moss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Chronic Cough, Tonsillitis, and Scleroderma.

David B is a Cardiologist in Fleetwood,, Pennsylvania. Dr. B is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), and Fainting.

Emilia Secheresiu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Secheresiu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

Philosophy of care | My goal as a cardiologist is to educate my patients about heart disease and prevention to improve their overall health and well-being. I will do my best to explain cardiac procedures and show empathy toward patient care. | Why I entered medicine | In college, I enjoyed health sciences such as anatomy and physiology. As a child, I loved to play video games and sports. Interventional cardiology requires precise hand-eye coordination, a skill I learned from my childhood hobbies. | Community involvement | I am involved with CORE (Community Organized Resuscitation Education) and the goal is to train others in our community about CPR to help save lives. | Personal interests | When I am not in the hospital, you can find me exercising, reading up on cars, or watching sports. I enjoy traveling and hiking with my wife and our family. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Philosophy of care | Providing quality care requires a physician to be a good educator, listener, communicator and caregiver. All of these characteristics are intertwined. It’s the only way a physician and patient can gain a mutual understanding of all the things involved in their care. | Why I entered medicine | I don’t have a story about why I became a physician. I just felt practicing medicine is something I had to do. | Personal interests | I enjoy playing classical and acoustic guitar and spending time with my two children. Dr. Ramic is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Angina, Apoplexy, Angioplasty, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Daniel Makowski is a Cardiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Makowski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Philosophy of care | My approach is collaborating with you so you understand heart disease as well as your options for treatment. The partnership of shared decision-making with you and your family will consider your personal goals and beliefs. It is the cornerstone of an effective doctor-patient relationship I strive for in every patient interaction. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine to marry my interest in science and biology with a passion for people and a desire to make lives better. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending free time outdoors on both the mountains and the beaches. Dr. Elgin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy in treating patients is not only evaluating the signs and symptoms of a disease, but also looking at the person as a whole and connecting with them - for this is an integral part of the healing process. | Why I entered medicine | I was brought up in the environment where the medical profession is considered most noble. I feel lucky to have enjoyed the company of doctors in my neighborhood. I was very impressed by their ethics and professionalism. They served not only as a role model for me but also guided me toward achieving my goals. | Community involvement | I lead an interfaith dialogue for the Muslim Association of the Lehigh Valley at the Islamic Center in Whitehall, Pa. | Personal interests | I have three children who keep me busy with their sports and activities. I also love American football and loved the Colts when I was in Indianapolis, the Bills when I was in Buffalo and now the Eagles here. Dr. Islam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Heart Disease. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.