Providers
Dr. Malik enjoys spending time with wife and children. Patients love his bedside manner and approachability. He likes to travel and experience different cultures. He is generous and community-minded, having been on medical aid trip to Kenya as well as previously helping to run a free medical clinic in the Lehigh Valley.
Shehzad M. Malik, M.D.
Non-Invasive Cardiology
School:
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St. George's University College of Medicine
Cardiology Fellowship:
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Drexel University College of Medicine
Board Certifications:
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Internal Medicine
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Diplomate of the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
Education:
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BA from The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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MD from St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indie
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Internal Medicine Internship, Internal Medicine Residency, and Cardiology Fellowship at Drexel University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
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Special Interests:
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Sleep medicine and sleep dentistry as sleep apnea is associated with increased cardiovascular disease
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Primary prevention (before disease starts)
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Secondary prevention (after you have been diagnosed)
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Community-minded and community wellness
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Rodale Institute and regenerative agriculture: "food is medicine"
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Improving cardiometabolic wellness in our community
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Carotid IMT screening to promote wellness
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CT coronary artery calcium score and relevance to heart disease risk
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Lipid subparticle levels (ex. NMR profile)
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Cardiometabolic disease
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Stress management and mental health
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Coaching on diet and exercise as part of disease treatment and prevention
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Epigenetics/genetic as factors of your health
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Dr. Smolinski enjoys spending time with his his wife Elise, and his four children. He has a great sense of humor and loves to make lasting relationships with his patients. In his spare time Dr. Smolinski is an avid reader. He also loves to listen to music. He is a Veteran as well as a life member of BOTH the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the National Rifle Association.
William J. Smolinski, D.O., F.A.C.C., F.A.C.P, F.A.S.N.C.
Non-Invasive Cardiology
School:
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University of Medicine and Dentistry
Cardiology Fellowship:
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Guthrie Clinic / Robert Packer Hospital
Board Certifications:
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Internal Medicine
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Nuclear Cardiology
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Adult Echocardiography
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Coronary CT Angiography, Level II
Specialties:
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Preventive Cardiology
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Congestive Heart Failure
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Women's Heart Issues
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ACLS Instructor
Medical Associations/Certifications:
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Fellow, American College of Cardiology
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Fellow, American College of Physicians
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Fellow, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
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Diplomate of the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
Awards:
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Army Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
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Certificate of Recognition -- Operation Desert Storm
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National Defense Service Medal
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AMA Physician Recognition Award (July 1998 - July 2001; and August 1995 - August 1998)
Military Awards:
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U.S. Army Health Professions Scholarship Program
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Military Rank: Major, U.S. Army 7/9/91-11/14/95
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AMED Officers Basics Course
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National defense Service Medal
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Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
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Armed Service Rhythm
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United Logistics Support Command, Somalia
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Certificate of Appreciation, Operation Restore to Continued Hope
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Combat Patch Third Army, Operation Restore to Continued Hope, Somalia
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Honorable Discharge 11/14/95
Education:
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BS from Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA
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MS From Georgetown University, Washington, DC
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DO from University of Medicine and Dentistry, Stratford, NJ
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Internal Medicine Internship at University Medical Center, Stratford, NJ
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Internal Medicine Residency at Allentown Affiliated Hospitals, Allentown, PA
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Cardiology Fellowship at Guthrie Clinic/Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA
Danielle is a native to the Lehigh Valley. She has been a Physician Assistant for 15 years! She has a vast knowledge of medicine from her experience working in primary and urgent care. She started her interest in medicine early in life and has worked as a hospital volunteer, patient care assistant/medical assistant, CPR Instructor and EMT-B.
She loves to give her patients high quality care while making them feel at ease. Apart from being an amazing PA she is a outstanding wife and mother who loves the outdoors, animals and great food!
Danielle J Westgate, PA-C
Non-Invasive Cardiology
​Education:
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A.S. in General Education from Northampton Community College
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B.S in Medical Technology from DeSales University
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M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies from DeSales University
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Professional Memberships/Licenses:
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American Academy of Physician Assistants
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Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
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DEA Licence Pennsylvania
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Certifications:
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National Certification
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Medical weight loss for Primary Care, AAPA
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ACLS/PALS/BLS
Special interests:
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Preventative Cardiology (before disease starts) by offering screening and assessment to patients, family members and the community
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Goal-directed disease management (improve conditions with the most beneficial combination of medications).
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Medical weight loss to reduce risk for cardiovascular disease, sleep apnea, and diabetes
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Coaching on nutrition and fitness as essential to reduce and/or prevent disease.
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Women's health, perimenopause, menopause
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Treatment of sleep apnea, including CPAP and Inspire as sleep apnea is associated with increased cardiovascular disease and obesity
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Treating mental health conditions in patients with cardiac conditions or symptoms where necessary
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Rodale Institute and regenerative agriculture "food is medicine"
Dr. Paranicas enjoys spending time with her husband and friends. She loves a good meal wheather home cooked or served in a restaurant. She will go the extra mile for her loved ones as well as her patients.
Fun facts:
- She was the only WOMAN interventional cardiologist in the lehigh valley in her younger years.
- She was a fomer NY ballerina with some incredible stories.
Jamie D. Paranicas, M.D., F.A.C.C
Non-Invasive Cardiology
School:
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Hahnemann University College of Medicine
Cardiology Fellowship:
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Albert Einstein Medical Center
Board Certifications:
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Internal Medicine
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Cardiovascular Disease
Special Medical Interests:
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Women and Heart Disease
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Heart Failure
Medical Associations/Certifications:
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American College of Cardiology, fellow
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American Medical Association
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American College of Physicians
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Alpha Omega Alpha
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Education:
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BA from Fordham University, New York, NY
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MD from Hahnemann University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
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Internal Medicine Residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, PA
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Cardiology Fellowship at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA