Podiatry
St. Luke's Allentown Family Health Center Specialists is a Podiatry practice in Allentown, PA
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in treating disorders and injuries of the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg.
Podiatrists at St. Luke's Allentown Family Health Center Specialists perform
diagnostic imaging of the foot, pain and mobility assessment, and treatment of acute foot injuries and disorders. Podiatry is
a medical specialty that deals with disorders and dysfunction of the foot, ankle, and lower leg. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Podiatry practices include sprains, broken bones, complications arising from diabetes and poor circulation, abnormal growth, nerve pain, hammertoe, arthritis, tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, neuroma, athlete's foot, skin disorders, athletic injuries, congenital birth defects, and infection.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Podiatry
practices include x-ray, MRI, and CT diagnostic imaging, foot and ankle surgery, pain and mobility assessment, patient education, in-office pain relief of minor foot and ankle disorders, and referrals to physical therapists or other specialists as needed.
A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.
Podiatrists in Allentown, PA
Dermatology
St. Luke's Allentown Family Health Center Specialists is a Dermatology practice in Allentown, PA
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing and treating children and adults with benign and malignant skin, hair, nail diseases.
Dermatologists at St. Luke's Allentown Family Health Center Specialists perform
medical diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, management of inflammatory skin disorders, and diagnosis of skin manifestations of systemic and infectious diseases. Dermatology is
a branch of medicine dedicated to diagnosing and treating dermal infections, diseases, and cosmetic disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Dermatology practices include acne, wrinkles, hair loss, moles, warts, canker sores, varicose veins, dermatitis, and skin cancers like melanoma.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Dermatology
practices include skin biopsies, chemical peels, cosmetic injections, hair removal, dermabrasion, skin grafts, and laser surgery.
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
Dermatologists in Allentown, PA
Gastroenterology
St. Luke's Allentown Family Health Center Specialists is a Gastroenterology practice in Allentown, PA
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions of the tongue, salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, intestines, anus, pancreas, gallbladder, liver, and bile ducts.
Gastroenterologists at St. Luke's Allentown Family Health Center Specialists perform
diagnostics and treatments to identify and address digestive system dysfunctions. Gastroenterology is
a medical specialty focused on digestive (gastrointestinal) tract care. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Gastroenterology practices include acid reflux, hepatitis C, hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, pancreatitis, jaundice, colon polyps, and colon cancer.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Gastroenterology
practices include endoscopic ultrasounds, colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, liver biopsies, esophagus and intestine dialation, surgical hemostasis, and cancer tumor extraction.
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
Gastroenterologists in Allentown, PA
Hematology & Oncology
St. Luke's Allentown Family Health Center Specialists is a Hematology & Oncology practice in Allentown, PA
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in the diagnosis, treatment and/or prevention of blood diseases and cancers.
Hematologists & Oncologists at St. Luke's Allentown Family Health Center Specialists perform
diagnosis and treatment of blood cancers, such as Hodgkins and non-Hodgkins lymphomas, leukemias and multiple myelomas, and also manages treatment of solid tumors. Hematology & Oncology is
the diagnosis, treatment and prevention, as well as research into blood diseases and cancer. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Hematology & Oncology practices include iron-deficiency anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Hematology & Oncology
practices include hemoglobin electrophoresis blood testing, human leukocyte antigen (HLA) testing, positron emission tomography (PET), bone marrow aspiration, lumbar puncture (spinal tap), or stem cell and bone marrow transplants.
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
Hematologists Oncologists in Allentown, PA
Infectious Disease Medicine
St. Luke's Allentown Family Health Center Specialists is an Infectious Disease Medicine practice in Allentown, PA
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in detecting and treating bacterial, viral, fungal, and tropical infections.
Infectious Disease Doctors at St. Luke's Allentown Family Health Center Specialists perform
blood tests, microscopies, blood sensitivity cultures, sputum, urine, stool, joint fluid, and cerebrospinal fluid testing as well as X-ray, CT, ultrasound and MRI scans. Infectious Disease Medicine is
a medical specialty that diagnoses, controls and treats both nosocomial (hospital-acquired) and out-patient based infections. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Infectious Disease Medicine practices include antibiotic-resistant infections, difficult to diagnose infections, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B and C.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Infectious Disease Medicine
practices include examining rashes, lymph nodes, chest, abdomen and genital areas; testing blood, urine, stool, joint fluid and crebrospinal fluid and examining X-ray, CT, ultrasound, and MRI imaging; prescribing antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, anti-parasitics, or botanic medicine to fight detected infections.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Infectious Disease Doctors in Allentown, PA
Pulmonary Disease Medicine
St. Luke's Allentown Family Health Center Specialists is a Pulmonary Disease Medicine practice in Allentown, PA
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing, preventing, and treating diseases of the respiratory system.
Pulmonary Disease Doctors at St. Luke's Allentown Family Health Center Specialists perform
treatment of infectious, structural, inflammatory, cancerous, and autoimmune respiratory disorders. Pulmonary Disease Medicine is
a medical specialty centered on diagnosing and treating health problems related to the respiratory system. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Pulmonary Disease Medicine practices include asthma, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, interstitial lung disease, occupational lung disease, pneumonia, obstructive sleep apnea, lung cancer, and bronchiectasis.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Pulmonary Disease Medicine
practices include x-ray, CT, and MRI diagnostic imaging, chest fluoroscopy and ultrasound, pleural biopsy, pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy, sleep studies, pulse oximetry testing, and asthma testing.
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
Pulmonary Disease Doctors in Allentown, PA
Rheumatology
St. Luke's Allentown Family Health Center Specialists is a Rheumatology practice in Allentown, PA
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing, treating, and preventing disorders related to inflammation of the joints, muscles, and ligaments.
Rheumatologists at St. Luke's Allentown Family Health Center Specialists perform
physical examination, imaging, and testing for musculoskeletal and systemic autoimmune conditions, commonly called rheumatic diseases. Rheumatology is
a medical specialty dedicated to treating diseases and disorders related to conditions that cause joint, muscle, and bone pain, stiffness, and deformity. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Rheumatology practices include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, gout, chronic pain in the back, neck, knee, hip, or other joint, fibromyalgia, tendonitis, vasculitis, lupus, scleroderma, myositis, and antiphospholipid syndrome.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Rheumatology
practices include x-ray, MRI, and CT imaging, rheumatoid factor testing, c-reactive protein testing, synovial fluid testing, pain medication prescription, physical therapy referral, dietary recommendations, and referral to other specialists as needed.
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.
Rheumatologists in Allentown, PA
Cardiovascular Disease Medicine
St. Luke's Allentown Family Health Center Specialists is a Cardiovascular Disease Medicine practice in Allentown, PA
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing, treating and preventing diseases related to the heart and blood vessels.
Cardiovascular Disease Doctors at St. Luke's Allentown Family Health Center Specialists perform
medical diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease, congenital heart defects, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology. Cardiovascular Disease Medicine is
a medical specialty focused on treating diseases of the heart and circulatory system. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Cardiovascular Disease Medicine practices include include heart disease, stroke, cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, cardiomyopathy, and hypertension.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Cardiovascular Disease Medicine
practices include blood tests, diagnostic imaging such as x-ray, MRI, and CT scan, electrophysiology studies, electrocardiogram (ECG), echocardiograms, stress tests, and referral to other specialists as needed.
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
Cardiovascular Disease Doctors in Allentown, PA
Neurology
St. Luke's Allentown Family Health Center Specialists is a Neurology practice in Allentown, PA
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in studying, diagnosing, and treating disorders of the nervous system (the brain and spinal cord).
Neurologists at St. Luke's Allentown Family Health Center Specialists perform
diagnostic tests and a wide variety of neurological and cognitive treatments for a range of neurological disorders. Neurology is
the branch of biology that studies, assesses, and treats the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of the nervous system. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Neurology practices include coordination problems, muscle weakness, sensation changes, confusion, dizziness, cluster headaches, migraines, seizure disorders like epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular disorders, encephalitis, meningitis, brain abscesses, neurodegenerative disorders like Lou Gehrig's disease and Alzheimer's, as well as spinal cord inflammatory and autoimmune disorders.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Neurology
practices include lumbar puncture, tensilon test, EEG, CT scan, MRI scan, PET scan, angiography, and sleep studies for diagnosis, then the presciption of physiotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, pain management, medication and/or lifestyle changes.
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
Neurologists in Allentown, PA
Surgery
St. Luke's Allentown Family Health Center Specialists is a Surgery practice in Allentown, PA
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in performing surgical procedures within a wide variety of specialties.
Surgeons at St. Luke's Allentown Family Health Center Specialists perform
surgical operations to prevent or remedy illness, injury, or dysfunction relating to patient anatomy. Surgery is
a medical specialty focusing on surgical operations performed as emergency or elective procedures. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Surgery practices include appendicitis, heart disease, pancreatitis, traumatic injury, cancer, congenital birth defect, oral disease or dysfunction, gallbladder disease, kidney stones, chronic back, neck, or joint pain, chronic sinus infection, brain disorders, and eye injury or illness.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Surgery
practices include laboratory testing, surgical procedures, post-operative care, patient education, anesthesia administration, and pre-and post-operative medication prescription.
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Surgeons in Allentown, PA
Vascular Surgery
St. Luke's Allentown Family Health Center Specialists is a Vascular Surgery practice in Allentown, PA
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the vascular system.
Vascular Surgeons at St. Luke's Allentown Family Health Center Specialists perform
diagnostic tests and surgical procedures to diagnose and treat vascular disease. Vascular Surgery is
a medical specialty centered on diagnosing, preventing, and treating diseases and disorders of blood vessels, arteries, and veins. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Vascular Surgery practices include aneurysm, atherosclerosis, carotid and peripheral artery disease, deep vein thrombosis, spider veins, varicose veins, venous ulcers, dialysis access, diabetic wounds, and thoracic outlet syndrome .
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Vascular Surgery
practices include x-ray, MRI, ultrasound, and CT imaging, catheter ablation, angioplasty, artery stenting, compression therapy, sclerotherapy, and surgical procedures to correct diseases and disorders related to the circulatory system.
A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.
Vascular Surgeons in Allentown, PA
Urology
St. Luke's Allentown Family Health Center Specialists is a Urology practice in Allentown, PA
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing and treating disease and dysfunction of the urinary tract.
Urologists at St. Luke's Allentown Family Health Center Specialists perform
physical examinations, urine testing, prostate examinations, and patient education. Urology is
a medical specialty dealing with the urinary tract. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Urology practices include prostate gland enlargement and infection, erectile dysfunction (ED), kidney disease, kidney stones, urinary tract infections, cancer of the kidneys, bladder, penis, testicles, and prostate, interstitial cystitis, urinary incontinence, and prostatitis.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Urology
practices include x-ray, MRI, ultrasound, and CT imaging, urine testing, blood testing, digital prostate exam, tissue biopsy, urodynamic bladder testing, patient education, nutritional recommendations, medication prescription, and referral to other specialists as needed.
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
Urologists in Allentown, PA
Colon & Rectal Surgery
St. Luke's Allentown Family Health Center Specialists is a Colon & Rectal Surgery practice in Allentown, PA
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in performing diagnostic tests and surgery on the colon, rectum, and anus.
Colon & Rectal Surgeons at St. Luke's Allentown Family Health Center Specialists perform
medical diagnosis and treatment of colon cancer, polyps, bowel obstruction, and rectal prolapse. Colon & Rectal Surgery is
a medical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the colon, rectum, anus, and lower gastrointestinal system. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Colon & Rectal Surgery practices include hemorrhoids, anal fissures, irritable bowel syndrome, cancer of the colon, rectum, and anus, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Colon & Rectal Surgery
practices include sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, endoscopic polypectomy, colonostomy, bowel resection, tumor removal, and referral to other specialists as needed.
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
Colon Rectal Surgeons in Allentown, PA
Otolaryngology
St. Luke's Allentown Family Health Center Specialists is an Otolaryngology practice in Allentown, PA
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing, treating, and medically managing ear, nose, and throat disorders and diseases.
Otolaryngologists at St. Luke's Allentown Family Health Center Specialists perform
treatment and management of diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related bodily structures. Otolaryngology is
the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head and neck. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Otolaryngology practices include hearing imbalance, allergies, deviated septum, rhinitis, sinusitis, sinus headaches and migraines, nasal obstruction, hoarseness, GERD, infections, throat tumors, vocal cord disorders, enlarged thyroid glands, Grave's disease, head and neck cancers, sleep apnea, facial trauma, cleft palates, drooping eyelids, hair loss, and facial paralysis.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Otolaryngology
practices include treatment of allergy using medication, immunotherapy; surgery on the face, neck or ear for cosmetic, functional, or reconstructive purposes; treating or removing tumors of the head and neck, including the nose and throat; managing throat disorders; treating ear infections, tumors, and nerve pathway disorders affecting hearing and balance; attending to ENT diseases in children, including congenital abnormalities and developmental delays; as well as managing nose and sinus dysfunctions.
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
Otolaryngologists in Allentown, PA
Endocrinology / Diabetes & Metabolism Medicine
St. Luke's Allentown Family Health Center Specialists is an Endocrinology / Diabetes & Metabolism Medicine practice in Allentown, PA
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in maintaining and treating the endocrine system (the network of glands and hormones that regulates human metabolism, growth, musculature, and sexual and reproductive function).
Endocrinologist / Diabetes & Metabolism Doctors at St. Luke's Allentown Family Health Center Specialists perform
diagnostic and treatment procedures to identify and treat hormonal metabolic dysfunctions. Endocrinology / Diabetes & Metabolism Medicine is
the study, diagnosis, and treatment of endocrine and metabolic dysfunctions to achieve patients' healthy hormone balance. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Endocrinology / Diabetes & Metabolism Medicine practices include hormone imbalance, hypo and hyperthyroidism, thyroiditis, goiters, diabetes, pituitary gland tumors, osteoporosis, lipid disorders, hypogonadism, and Cushing's syndrome.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Endocrinology / Diabetes & Metabolism Medicine
practices include blood, saliva, and urine hormone level testing, insulin management, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, CT scans, thyroid biopsies, and endocrine tumor radiation or surgery.
An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.
Endocrinologist Diabetes Metabolism Doctors in Allentown, PA