Beth A. Careyva, MD
Vice Chair, Value Based Care, Family Medicine
Primary Care, Family Medicine
LVPG Cliniciani
Accepting New Patients
Overview
Area of focus i
- LGBTQ+ Patients and Families
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish (some)
About
Philosophy of care
I believe in focusing on prevention including health screenings, nutrition, and physical activity. My hope for my patients is that they feel as well as possible so that they can do the things that are most important to them. I enjoy seeing patients of all ages (from babies to seniors) and do several office-based procedures including skin biopsies, joint injections and Pap smears. I take care of a diverse population and believe that all patients deserve access to high quality healthcare, irrespective of their gender, race, ethnicity, religion, immigration status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
Why I entered medicine
I grew up with an older brother who was diagnosed with heart disease when he was 4, and I was inspired at an early age by his doctors’ care and compassion. I went into medicine to provide this same level of patient-centered care to others and strive to treat all of my patients as if they were family. Outside of my clinical practice, I am faculty in the Department of Family Medicine at LVHN and do research and teach medical students and residents. I am a better physician for all that I continue to learn through these activities and find great joy in both teaching the next generation of physicians and in conducting research aimed at identifying ways to improve health care.
Community involvement
I first lived in the Lehigh Valley during my college years at Lehigh University and was very excited to return to this vibrant community after completing medical school and residency. I’m an active member in the Central Moravian Church in Bethlehem and have served as a Sunday School teacher for the middle school class for the last few years. I also serve on the Health Advisory Committee at Bradbury Sullivan LGBT Community Center.
Personal interests
I enjoy running and can often be found outside in the early hours of the day, wearing a head lamp and covered in reflectors. I figure you can never be too safe! I’m an avid home cook and own approximately 50 cookbooks. I grew up in a family of farmers, and we still all come together a few times a year to prepare and preserve marinara sauce and pickles. Outside of those activities, I enjoy spending time at home with my husband and our pet turtle Frankie.
Education
Undergraduate
Lehigh University, BS - Biochemistry, 2005
Medical Training
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, MD - Doctor of Medicine, 2009
Training
Internship 2010
Family Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Residency 2011
Family Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Residency 2012
Family Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Certifications
American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine
Publications & Clinical Trials
Conditions Treated
- AFib (Atrial Fibrillation)
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abnormal Chest X-Ray
- Acne
- Adjustment Disorder
- Adolescent Health
- Allergies
- Allergies in Children
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Arthritis
- Asthma in Children
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Breast Diseases
- Breast Lump
- AFib (Atrial Fibrillation)
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abnormal Chest X-Ray
- Acne
- Adjustment Disorder
- Adolescent Health
- Allergies
- Allergies in Children
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Arthritis
- Asthma in Children
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Breast Diseases
- Breast Lump
- Breast Problems
- Brown Spots
- Burns
- Bursitis
- Cancer pain
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Diseases
- Chronic Pain
- Concussion
- Conjunctival Hemorrhage
- Constipation
- Croup
- Degenerative Spine Conditions
- Dementia
- Diabetes Foot and Ankle Problems
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulitis, Intestinal
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Dizziness
- Dysphagia (Difficulty Swallowing)
- Ear Disorders
- Earwax Buildup
- Edema
- Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
- Emphysema
- Endocrine Disease
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Environmental Allergies
- Epilepsy
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Eye Infections
- Falls
- Fibromyalgia
- Fifth Disease
- Fissure
- Folliculitis
- Foot Conditions
- Foot and Ankle Injuries
- Fungal Nail Infection
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), or Heartburn
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Genital Herpes
- Gynecomastia
- Hair Loss
- Hand Conditions
- Hand Osteoarthritis
- Hearing Loss
- Heel Pain
- Heel Spur
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Hidradenitis
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) in Pregnancy
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hirsutism
- Hives
- Hypercalcemia (Excess Calcium in Blood)
- Hyperglycemia (Excess Blood Glucose)
- Hyperkalemia (Excess Potassium in Blood)
- Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol)
- Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
- Hypokalemia (Low Potassium in Blood)
- Hypotension (Low Blood Pressure)
- Infections
- Ingrown Nail
- Injuries
- Insomnia
- Intertrigo
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Itchy Skin
- Jaundice
- Joint Pain
- Keratosis
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- Knee Pain
- Leukocytosis
- Limb Pain
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Lumbar Disc Disease
- Lyme Disease
- Lymphadenopathy (Lymph Node Disease)
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Medication Allergy
- Menopause and Perimenopause
- Migraine
- Minor Infections
- Mixed Incontinence
- Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
- Myalgia (Muscle Pain)
- Neuralgia (Nerve Pain)
- Neuropathy
- Nosebleed
- Obesity
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Osgood Schlatter Disease
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteopenia (Bone Loss)
- Osteoporosis
- Outer Ear Infection
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Pediatric Diseases
- Pinched Nerve
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pollen Allergy
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
- Postnasal Drip
- Postpartum Depression
- Pre-diabetes
- Proteinuria
- Pruritus
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Radiculopathy
- Rash
- Raynaud's Disease
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Ringworm
- Rosacea
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Seizures
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Shingles
- Shortness of Breath
- Shoulder Osteoarthritis
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Discoloration
- Skin Infections
- Skin Tags
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Osteoarthritis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Sports Related Injury
- Sprains and Strains
- Stinging Insect Allergy
- Stomach Diseases
- Stress
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Syncope
- Tendonitis (Achilles Tendonitis, Rotator Cuff Tendonitis, Tennis/Golfer's Elbow, Trigger Finger, De Quervain's)
- Thyroid Disorders
- Tremor
- Trigeminal Neuralgia (Tic Douloureux)
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Ulcer
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Upper Extremity Injuries
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vaginal Infections (Vaginitis or Vaginosis)
- Varicose Veins
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Insufficiency
- Vertigo
- Warts
- Whiplash
Services Offered
- A1C Testing (Diabetes Blood Test)
- Adolescent Gynecology
- Adolescent Medicine
- Anemia Screening
- Audiology
- Bariatric Medicine (Obesity Medicine)
- Behavioral and Mental Health Care for Women
- Biopsy
- Blood Pressure Control
- Bone Health
- Cancer Pain Management
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Condition Care
- Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
- Diabetic Foot Care
- A1C Testing (Diabetes Blood Test)
- Adolescent Gynecology
- Adolescent Medicine
- Anemia Screening
- Audiology
- Bariatric Medicine (Obesity Medicine)
- Behavioral and Mental Health Care for Women
- Biopsy
- Blood Pressure Control
- Bone Health
- Cancer Pain Management
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Condition Care
- Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
- Diabetic Foot Care
- Endocrine Testing
- Estrogen Replacement Therapy (ERT)
- Fecal Occult Blood Test
- General Pediatrics
- Geriatrics
- Gonorrhea Screening
- Gynecologic Cancer Screening
- Gynecologic Health
- Head, Neck and Spine Care
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hormone Testing
- Immunization
- Infant Care
- Ingrown Nail Removal
- Joint Drainage
- Lab Tests
- Laceration Repair
- Lung Cancer Screening
- LGBTQ+ Patient Support
- Medications Management
- Musculoskeletal
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Nutrition
- Obesity Treatment
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Pain Management
- Pain Management for Cancer
- Palliative Care for Cancer
- Pediatrics
- Pelvic Examination
- Pregnancy Test
- Preventive Care
- Primary Care
- Rapid Flu Testing
- Rapid Strep Testing
- Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
- Smoking Cessation Counseling
- Sports Medicine
- Steroid Injection
- Suture/Staple Removal
- Urinalysis
- Well Adult Care
- Well Baby Care
- Well Woman Care and Cancer Screening
- Women’s Health
- Skin Biopsy
- Sports Physical Exam
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