Philosophy of care | I offer you compassionate, caring and high-quality patient care with a focus on preventive medicine and patient safety. | Why I entered medicine | I entered the medical field to be of service to others and to improve the health and well-being of our communities. | Community involvement | I work with and sponsor programming at local shelters, temples and other religious institutions. I have served on the board of trustees for a local high school, and have been active in the Easton-area community more than 40 years. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my family – especially my young grandchildren, rooting for Philadelphia sports teams and keeping up with current events. Dr. Sharma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Ureteroscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Khaldoun Makhoul is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Makhoul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Cirrhosis.

John Riley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Riley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

Stacey Beckford is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Beckford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).

Philosophy of care | I believe in providing holistic care to patients. Too often in medicine, patients are seen as their disease and not as a whole person. I try my best to treat patients as full human beings, and always consider their backgrounds, culture, surroundings and the people in their lives who helped shape them. That’s a major reason why I went into family medicine. By listening and getting to know patients, I get a full sense of who they are. The relationship and trust we build is extremely meaningful and valuable to me, and allows me to provide the best care I can. | Why I entered medicine | I’ve always had a passion for helping others in need. When I was younger, I watched my mother go through so much pain and suffering due to a serious medical condition. She was fortunate to meet a group of excellent physicians and surgeons who not only changed her life but also changed my life and enabled me to dream of becoming something I never imagined: a doctor. After my mother regained her physical function, she was beyond grateful that she could provide for her two children again. She brought so much positive energy to our family. These physicians gave us hope and a second chance. I learned that a doctor can positively impact multiple lives at once and not just one person’s life. Now I try to do the same for others and share those special moments with them. | Community involvement | During my residency I volunteered in schools giving kids sports physicals. I found I loved working with children, and I especially enjoy caring for babies. Now, in addition to my regular practice, I elect to spend time doing rounds in the hospital nursery working with newborns. It is part of what I love about family medicine – the continuity of care. You start with babies, and then begin caring for the entire family. You really get to know each individual over the course of their lives. | Personal interests | My husband and I are huge foodies, and we love exploring different restaurants and trying new foods in the area. When I’m not sampling the local cuisine, I enjoy cooking Korean food at home, which I learned from my mom. I also love watching movies and TV shows after a long day of work – mostly dramas and thrillers. It’s my little reward, and a great way to unwind and relax. Dr. Patrylo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Infant Hyperglycemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Obesity in Children.

Philosophy of care | I care for patients of all life stages and value the benefits of being able to take care of the entire family from newborns to grandparents. I believe in meeting each patient where they are on their healing journey and serving as a teacher and advocate in their life. | My goal is to help everyone achieve optimal health and functioning with an emphasis on preventative care. I also have a professional interest in integrative medicine and the use of complementary and alternative modalities within health care. | Why I entered medicine | I have a passion for health and wellness, and my interest in medicine was sparked when I completed my training as a yoga instructor. I began exploring what it means to be truly healthy, prevent disease and all of the ways in which we can attain health in our daily lives. My personal mission became to combine the physical sciences with complementary and alternative approaches to health care. | Community involvement | I was born and raised in Bethlehem, Pa., and have a passion for the health and wellness of our community. I currently sit on the Bethlehem Board of Health for the Bethlehem Health Bureau, and I am actively involved in community work within the city. | Personal interests | I believe in being a role model for living a healthy lifestyle and try to practice what I preach every day with regard to preventative care. In my free time I enjoy many forms of physical activity, such as running, hiking and long walks. I’m also passionate about incorporating mind and body activities into my daily health routine and regularly practice meditation and yoga. Good nutrition is an essential part of my life, and I enjoy cooking or baking a healthy new dish on weekends. I also love relaxing with a good book and spending time with my family and friends at local restaurants and community events. Dr. Bieber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Dysautonomia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obesity in Children, and Hypertension.

Philosophy of care | I seek to partner with patients and their families to help them care for childhood illnesses and to provide patient-centered, evidence-based wellness care. I choose to practice in a larger multispecialty group because of the convenient access to a broad range of specialty and urgent care services. I work to help my office and staff provide a superior customer service experience. | Why I entered medicine | I went into medicine because it gives me the opportunity to help others learn how to treat current health problems and prevent future ones. | Personal interests | Outside of medicine I enjoy reading, bicycling, and shooting sports. Dr. Burnham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Croup, Herpangina, Scarlet Fever, and Pertussis.

"Philosophy of care | I sincerely value getting to know my patients and building a relationship based on mutual respect and trust. I want to become a partner as we work together to maintain your health. As a caregiver, I try to see the ""whole person"" and not just symptoms or medical diagnosis. I consider all aspects of your health and provide you and your family the best care possible. | Why I entered medicine | I was always interested in the human body and how it worked. I am extroverted and enjoy interacting with people and helping others, thus a call to practice medicine came naturally. I chose family medicine because I really enjoy taking care of entire families; seeing children, parents and grandparents. I love the variety of doing well visits, diabetes and hypertension management, mental health care, and procedures such as joint injections and IUDs – often all in one day! | Community involvement | I am new to both the Lehigh Valley and Pennsylvania, so I look forward to getting involved in the community here. Most of my previous community involvement was through church and ministry related activities. I am looking forward to learning about opportunities in the area and getting my spouse and three children involved as well. | Personal interests | I enjoy family time, cooking, reading, hiking, wine-tasting and horseback riding.". Dr. Yardley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

Philosophy of care | Patients should have access to the best care we can provide. You deserve to understand your options, and I will provide information so you can make an informed decision. Patient care is collaborative and I will work with you to provide the best care possible. | Why I entered medicine | I grew up in a household filled with medicine. My father was a primary care clinician and my mother a nurse in the intensive care unit. The work they did intrigued and inspired me from a very young age. I chose surgery as my specialty as I knew I wanted to help patients with the latest procedures and technology. | Personal interests | I enjoy being outdoors and spending time with nature: hiking, kayaking and enjoying the beauty of the wonders around us. I also enjoy time with my family and loved ones. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Ogilvie Syndrome, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Philosophy of care | I stress the importance of communication between my patients, their family members and me. Whether I am with a patient in the office or at the bedside, I spend as much time as is necessary to ensure all their questions are answered. It’s important that patients and families know what to expect before, during and after surgery. | Why I entered medicine | When I was growing up, I had the utmost respect for our family physician. When I was in high school, I joined a program that allowed students to rotate through different departments in a local hospital. It gave me the rare opportunity as a high school student to witness an open-heart procedure during the surgery rotation. That’s when surgery piqued my interest. I realized surgery was the area of medicine that allows people to see almost immediate symptom relief. That appealed to me. | Personal interests | I have three children. I enjoy spending my free time with them reading, playing and just watching them grow up. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

Philosophy of care | I think it’s fundamentally important that a solid relationship based on trust be created between myself and patients.  This is accomplished by working in a partnership with the patient to accomplish mutually defined health goals, by treating illnesses and diseases using strategies based on the best evidence, and by ensuring excellent bi-directional communication between myself and patients. | Why I entered medicine | After experiencing numerous injuries and illnesses while growing up, I became deeply familiar with the health care system from the perspective of the patient.  While this generated interest in the role physicians play from direct experience, it also created the desire to give back to others by helping to prevent illnesses and injuries, as well as to manage diseases that arise. | Community involvement | I have had ongoing sponsorship for disadvantaged kids who have suffered burn injuries to enable them to attend a special summer camp through the University of Michigan Burn Center. | Personal interests | I work to maintain my own well-being by spending time with my 20-year-love, Susan, my wonderful 4 kids, extended family and friends (as well as my huge dog, Bo, and multiple other furry and feathered friends).  Together we enjoy family movie nights, ice cream runs (not | every | night!), sporting events, and trips into NYC.  I might periodically also be spotted pounding the pavement on a run or getting muddy on a mountain bike. Dr. Cowell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Otitis.

Harvey Hakim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hakim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), and Endoscopy.

Anthony Amoroso is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Amoroso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Cirrhosis.

Mark Koshar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Koshar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

Pramila Gupta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Mountain Sickness, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

Adrian Car is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Car is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Obesity in Children, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

Anne Coughlin is a Pediatrics provider in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Coughlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Delayed Growth, Malnutrition, and Microcephaly.

Philosophy of care | I believe a physician should be compassionate, dedicated and work well on a team. I encourage my patients to be an active participant in their health care. | Why I entered medicine | My mother was diagnosed with aplastic anemia when I was 8 years old. From a young age, I became familiar with hospitals, doctors and nurses. Compassionate doctors explained my mother's illness. This experience gave me a better understanding of the medical profession, specifically the important role of the physician. The dedication of the hospital staff inspired me to become a doctor. | Personal interests | I enjoy reading, cooking and playing Wii Fit, as well as spending time with my husband and daughter. Dr. Keller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

Ann Brotzman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brotzman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Exogenous Cushing's syndrome, Cushing's syndrome due to Adrenal Tumor, Cushing's syndrome, and Defective Apolipoprotein B-100.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to be compassionate and caring at all times. It's important to be there for you not only at a time of illness but also when things are going well so I can encourage good habits in your nutrition and ongoing health and wellness goals. | Why I entered medicine | I chose medicine because I wanted to help the sick and make them feel better. Throughout my career, I could do much more than that with decreasing the morbidity that is associated with so many illnesses. My goal is to keep my patients and those around me in positive health. I have had the privilege to work with multi-generational families and be a source of comfort during trying times. | Community involvement | I volunteer with several ministries at St. Jane’s parish, including the food pantry, St. Vincent de Paul Society and our parish health and wellness ministry. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time playing piano, volunteering and practicing yoga. Dr. Barreto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.