John Park is a Colorectal Surgeon in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Park is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Anorectal Abscess, Anal Fissure, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

David Bub is a Colorectal Surgeon in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bub is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Linda Lapos is a Colorectal Surgeon in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lapos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Anal Fissure, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

Michael Engels is a Gastroenterologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Engels is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Philosophy of care | My aim is to provide quality care by educating you about your conditions so you feel more comfortable sharing your health concerns, have a better understanding of the treatment plan, and ultimately become a more active participant in your care. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine because I wanted to enter a field that combined my interest in science with the ability to work closely with people. Medicine provides this plus the opportunity to stay on the leading edge of technology and research while being a lifelong learner. | Community involvement | Locally, I am a member of the Pennsylvania Society of Gastroenterology. | Personal interests | I am an avid sports fan and season-ticket holder. I enjoy traveling to national parks and other new places, running, hiking, kayaking, listening to informative podcasts, and spending time with my family and dog. Dr. Sullivan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Biliary Hypoplasia, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Eric Nellis is a Gastroenterologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nellis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Philosophy of care | I am a board-certified gastroenterologist with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of a range of digestive disorders, especially gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), esophageal motility disorders and functional bowel diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), I help you improve your quality of life through personalized care and evidence-based treatment. My patient-centered approach combines the latest advancements in gastroenterology with compassionate care to manage both common and complex digestive conditions. Dr. Hickey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Biliary Hypoplasia, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Paola Blanco is a Gastroenterologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Blanco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Philosophy of care | I provide the best possible evidence-based care to my patients, and look forward to helping you. | Why I entered medicine | The medical field fascinated me, and I loved how I could apply the science of gastroenterology to improve lives. | Community involvement | I am active at the Jewish Community Center and the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley. | Personal interests | I enjoy skiing, long-distance running and spending quality time with my wife and children. Dr. Mendelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Philosophy of care | I provide the best available care based on the latest research and standard of care. This can only be achieved through close interaction with each patient, listening to their history and helping them choose the treatment that best meets their goals and lifestyle. | Why I entered medicine | I have always been passionate about providing healing and care. I love to use insights about how the body functions and modern medicine to provide a cure and respite from disease. | Community involvement | I have led a team of passionate medical clinicians on three international trips to provide medical care to Ukrainian refugees. My team was able to bring medicine and care to hundreds of people escaping the ravages of war. | Personal interests | My free time is spent with my children and husband. We love to travel to experience different foods and cultures. Dr. Shnitser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Philosophy of care | For health to work, it truly needs to be individualized and centered on you. Everyone is different and it's hard to fit everyone into a medical textbook mold. I believe many things can be achieved by understanding disease processes, and sometimes less is more. Medications and procedures all have risks and benefits and deciding what truly needs to be prescribed or done is a discussion between me and you. Just because something can be done doesn't always mean it should be done. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine to help people take control of their health, feel empowered and make positive life changes based on informed decisions with me as a guide. Understanding the human body is challenging and it’s my job to translate all the medical jargon so you understand what is happening to you, why it is happening and what options you have. I've always viewed medicine as a partnership with patients and not a dictatorship; most people enjoy being in control of their own bodies and health. | Personal interests | I spend most of my free time outside with my husband and daughters hiking, biking, jogging or snowboarding and just living and being in the moment. Dr. Patek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Philosophy of care | I believe in taking care of you as a whole, investing in your emotional well-being as well as treating your physical ailment. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine because I wanted to help people. I have always found medicine and science fascinating, and the more I learned, the more I wanted to know. Gastroenterology is by far the most interesting specialty to me, and with the variety of pathology we see, it is never boring. | Community involvement | I routinely participate in local Step Beyond Celiac 5K events to raise money for celiac disease research, and have spoken at local PA gluten free expos. My personal and professional passion is to raise awareness for and to focus on patient education for celiac disease. | Personal interests | I love spending time with my son, daughter and husband, and enjoy improving on my gluten-free cooking skills. Dr. Baragona is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Celiac Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Philosophy of care | I believe a strong physician-patient relationship is key to providing excellent care. You should be able to trust that your physician is open and honest about your care. | Why I entered medicine | Growing up, I spent a lot of time at my dad's medical office and as a volunteer at a local hospital, observing the interactions between physicians and their patients. It was amazing to see how happy and grateful patients were when they were able to maintain their health or felt better after treatment. This instilled in me a desire to want to help people feel their best. | Community involvement | I helped to take care of the uninsured population at the health centers in Philadelphia during my years of training and I hope to continue by helping the underserved population in the Lehigh Valley. | Personal interests | I love Philadelphia sports, traveling, trying new foods and spending time with my family. Dr. Javia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy centers around building relationships with patients, whether it be for a routine screening colonoscopy or long-term treatment of irritable bowel syndrome or ulcerative colitis. | Why I entered medicine | Medicine should focus 100% on patient care. I entered the field to treat you and all my patients the way I would want my family members treated: with care, respect and to the best of my knowledge and skill. | Community involvement | Saint Thomas More Catholic Church. South Parkland Youth Association. | Personal interests | I enjoy sports, hiking, muscle cars and grandkids. Dr. Bross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Crohn's Disease, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Kristen Halm is a Colorectal Surgeon in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Halm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Philosophy of care | As a colorectal surgeon, I strive to provide the highest level of care while treating you with the respect and dignity that you deserve. | Why I entered medicine | In college, I volunteered at a hospital for children with special needs. While there I was able to personally see how much of a role the physicians and nurses played in the lives of the children and that feeling is what drew me toward medicine. | Community involvement | Throughout my career I have volunteered in clinics for those in homeless shelters. I have also participated in church and community health screenings and events. | Personal interests | Outside of my medical/research interests, I enjoy spending time with my family and traveling. Dr. Sangster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Anorectal Abscess, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

Danielle Ferraguti is a Dietetics specialist and a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Ms. Ferraguti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Encopresis, Delayed Growth, and Bowel Incontinence.

Patrick Lin is a Dietetics specialist and a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Mr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth, Malnutrition, Encopresis, and Celiac Disease.

Philosophy of care | I feel that treating the whole patient is very important in medicine. A disease or diagnosis can affect people very differently, so individualized treatment plans are the norm. To find the best way to treat you, I first consider your personal needs and how your diagnosis and treatment may affect other aspects of your life. | Why I entered medicine | I got into pediatrics because I have always enjoyed working with children. My mom was a special education teacher. After working during high school and college as a nurse technician at a long-term care facility for medically complex children, I knew I wanted to go into medicine, specifically pediatrics. During training I cared for children who had gastrointestinal disorders, including intestinal failure and inflammatory bowel disease, sparking my interest and passion in gastroenterology. | Personal interests | I love spending time with my husband, 2-year-old daughter and French bulldog Linus. Together we love to travel and explore new places. In my spare time I love to cook and bake. I also enjoy photography and snowboarding. Ms. Fitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Lactose Intolerance, Malnutrition, Delayed Growth, and Bowel Incontinence.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy of care is focusing on the GI system, while taking care of the whole child. I believe in developing a care team with family and caregivers of patients, and value shared decision-making. I will always make medical decisions for patients that I would want for my own children. | Why I entered medicine | I have always been interested in science. My favorite childhood activities were looking at droplets of water under my play microscope, using a home chemistry set and playing the game Operation. I was fascinated by science but drawn to medicine because I admired my mother's career as a nurse. Her dedication to the care of patients and the joy she received from it was contagious. | Community involvement | I am a youth sports coach. | Personal interests | I love spending time with my wife and four children. We love the outdoors; hiking, paddle boarding and visiting national parks. I also enjoy cooking and live music. Mr. Paul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Lactose Intolerance, and Morning Sickness.