Linda S. Loffredo, MD

Primary Care, Family Medicine

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About

Philosophy of care

Family medicine gives me the unique opportunity to care for individuals and families throughout their lives and across generations. I enjoy working with young families, promoting healthy lifestyles and putting preventive medicine into practice. I also love helping patients learn about, treat and live successfully with the medical conditions they develop over their lifespans.

Why I entered medicine

I’m the first person in my family to graduate from college. My grandparents didn’t finish high school, but they made sure their children – my parents – got a better education. Although my parents didn’t have the opportunity to attend college, they recognized the importance of a complete education and made sure I had every chance to pursue my interests and be successful in whatever career I chose. I found I had a passion for the intellectual challenge of medicine and was excited by the opportunity family medicine offered to be a health advocate for families and the community.

Community involvement

My work as a doctor improving patients’ lives is my passion, but it’s an all-consuming job that doesn’t allow me much time for volunteer pursuits. However, in the past I served for 10 years on the board of Dream Come True, a local grassroots charity that makes dreams come true for seriously, chronically or terminally ill children.

Personal interests

I enjoy painting, reading, gardening, art and history.

Education

Undergraduate
 Penn State University, Bachelor of Science (BS), 1985

Undergraduate
 Pennsylvania State College of Medicine, Bachelor of Science (BS), 1985

Medical School
 University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 1989

Training

Internship 1990
 Lifecare Hospitals of Pittsburgh, Wilkinsburg, PA

Residency 1991
 Family Medicine, Sacred Heart Hospital of Allentown, Allentown, PA

Residency 1992
 Family Medicine, Commonwealth Health First Hospital, Kingston, PA

Residency 1993
 Family Medicine, Commonwealth Health First Hospital, Kingston, PA

Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine

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