Gilberto Izquierdo-Santiago, MD, MS
Family Medicine, Primary Care
LVPG Cliniciani
Accepting New Patients
Overview
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
About
Philosophy of care
I believe that of the most important aspects of medicine should be an effective partnership between a patient and physician. I believe it is important to treat patients as a whole person, taking into consideration their cultural and ethnic backgrounds but also other important aspects of their life such as their family, the community they live in, their religious beliefs, and their beliefs in the medical system. Most importantly I want to listen to my patients and help them understand the how and why of the condition so that they can feel empowered to take the best decision for their health and wellness.
Filosofía de atención
Pienso que uno de los aspectos más importantes de la medicina es poder tener una relación efectiva entre médico y paciente. Creo en la importancia de tratar a los pacientes de manera completa, tomando en consideración su cultura y etnicidad, además de otros aspectos importantes de su vida, como su familia, la comunidad en que viven, sus creencias religiosas y cómo se sienten con respecto al sistema de atención médica. Pero lo más importante es que quiero escuchar a mis pacientes y ayudarles a entender el cómo y el porqué de sus condiciones médicas con el propósito de animarlos y empoderarlos a tomar las mejores decisiones para su salud y bienestar.
Why I entered medicine
In my youth I had the privilege of serving people in need in Puerto Rico and also on two trips to Nicaragua. I saw first-hand how poor access to health care affected the lives of many. This grew in me a great passion to serve others through a career in medicine.
Por qué escogí una carrera de medicina
En mi adolescencia tuve el privilegio de poder servir a muchas personas en Puerto Rico, mi país natal, y también en Nicaragua durante dos viajes misioneros. A través de esas experiencias pude ver de primera mano cómo no tener acceso a atención médica afecta la vida de muchos. Estas vivencias produjeron en mí una gran pasión por servir a los demás a través de una carrera en medicina.
Community involvement
I recently moved from Puerto Rico for my Family Medicine residency training 3 years ago so I am fairly new to the Lehigh Valley area and continental USA overall. Having lived in Puerto Rico all of my life I was very active with my church in the Puerto Rican community and have been on several missions trips to Nicaragua. Currently I am actively serving the Lehigh Valley community with my Church in the Bethlehem Area.
Participación en la comunidad
Me mudé aquí hace tres años para completar mi residencia en Medicina de Familia, y por lo tanto soy relativamente nuevo en el Lehigh Valley y en Estados Unidos. Viví en Puerto Rico toda mi vida y siempre estuve bien activo con mi iglesia allá, aparte de haber participado en varios viajes misioneros a Nicaragua. Actualmente me encuentro sirviendo a la comunidad del Lehigh Valley con la iglesia a la que asisto en el área de Bethlehem.
Personal interests
Outside of work I love to spend time with my wife and two boys in playgrounds, trails, and daily life. I am also a coffee enthusiast and love making coffee for myself and others and love talking about coffee. I also enjoy playing the piano and guitar at home and at my Church.
Intereses personales
En mi tiempo libre me encanta pasar tiempo con mi esposa y dos hijos y visitar parques, ir de caminatas y vivir la vida. También me considero amante del café, me gusta prepararlo para mí y otras personas, y me encanta hablar de ese tema. También disfruto tocar piano y guitarra tanto en mi hogar como en mi iglesia.
Education
Undergraduate
Universidad de Puerto Rico, BA - Biology/Pre-Medical Studies, 2014
Graduate
Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine, MS - Medical Science, 2016
Medical Training
Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine, MD - Doctor of Medicine, 2020
Training
Residency 2023
Family Medicine, St Luke's Hospital of Bethlehem
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 Disorders
- 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 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
- Shingles
- Shortness of Breath
- 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)
- 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
- Medications Management
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Musculoskeletal
- 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
- Skin Biopsy
- Smoking Cessation Counseling
- Sports Medicine
- Sports Physical Exam
- Steroid Injection
- Suture/Staple Removal
- Urinalysis
- Well Adult Care
- Well Baby Care
- Well Woman Care and Cancer Screening
- Women’s Heart Program
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