Patients Skip Colon Cancer Screenings Because of Obesity Stigma
People who are overweight or obese may skip life-saving cancer screenings because they fear their doctor’s judgment.
Why Choose Us?
Our physicians and staff at Surgery Center of Allentown are dedicated to providing quality, affordable care to the community in their quest to treat an array of orthopedic, back, ophthalmologic, ear, nose, throat & sinus, oral & maxillofacial, podiatry, colon & rectal, general surgery and chronic pain conditions.
Our goal at Surgery Center of Allentown is to ensure your comfort and safety by providing a team of board-certified surgeons, anesthesiologists and nurses whose focus is your comfort and care.
Additionally, our patients have highly rated the care they received from our doctors and staff, and they say they are likely to recommend our center for outpatient procedures. See what they had to say.
For Your Visit
Surgery Center of Allentown is committed to ensuring that your experience with us is relaxed and worry-free, from consultation through recovery. To assist us, we ask that you read and comply with all guidelines.
Patient Forms
At Surgery Center of Allentown, your time is as valuable to us as it is to you. That’s why we provide online access to a variety of forms that patients may complete before their visit. The following documents will help us expedite the check-in process for your appointment. Please take a moment to download and print the appropriate form(s).
Insurance and Billing
Surgery Center of Allentown accepts most major insurance. As a courtesy to you, we will bill your insurance carrier for you; however, we cannot tell you what your policy will cover. Since your insurance policy and coverage are between you and your carrier, we urge you to contact them prior to your procedure. You will be responsible for any co-pays and deductibles.
Meet Our Physicians
View All Doctors
Houman Ahdieh
M.D.
Richard D. Battista
M.D.
Kenneth J. Brislin
M.D.
David S. Bub
M.D.
Irena Cherfas
M.D.
Johnny S. Chung
FACS, M.D.
Michelle Cintrón
D.O.
Byron M. Cook
D.P.M.
Robert J. Corba
D.O.
Stephen P. Falatyn
M.D.
Ritwik Grover
M.D.
Dusty R. Haverly
D.P.M.
Gregor M. Hawk
M.D.
Peter J. Isaac
D.O.
Jay V. Kalawadia
M.D.
Jay H. Kaufman
D.P.M.
Mark Krakauer
M.D.
Mark S. Maehrer
D.P.M.
Patrick J. McDaid
M.D.
Alyson A. Melin
D.O.
Robert C. Palumbo
M.D.
Andrew J. Pestcoe
D.O.
Paul F. Pollice
M.D.
Daniel I. Ross
M.D.
Dean L. Sorrento
D.P.M.
Jay S. Talsania
M.D.
Samina Wahhab
M.D.
Lawrence E. Weiss
M.D.
Robert E. Wertz
M.D.
290 Reviews
Jun 28, 2022
Jun 28, 2022
All nurses are wonderful! Center is spotless, extremely clean!
Jun 28, 2022
The process was very smooth and everyone was kind and professional.
Jun 28, 2022
I thought the process was smooth and everyone was very kind and professional.
Jun 24, 2022
My pre-surgery nurse was phenomenal and Dr. Kalawadia did an amazing job with the survey. His PA, Brian, ensured everything was good post-surgery. Highly recommend the surgery center.
Orthopedic and Eye News
Poor Vision Can Be Misdiagnosed as Cognitive Decline
A new study by the University of South Australia suggests millions of elderly people with vision problems are being misdiagnosed with cognitive decline.
Cataract Surgery Restores Vision Clarity
June is Cataract Awareness Month. About 24 million Americans 40 or older have cataracts, and surgery is the only effective treatment.
All personnel from start to finish were very professional, friendly and communicative. It was a very pleasant experience and I will recommend the Surgery center of Allentown to everyone .