Melissa S. Auer, DO
Internal Medicine, Primary Care
LVPG Cliniciani
Accepting New Patients
Overview
Area of focus i
- Primary Care
- Preventative Medicine
Languages spoken
- English
About
Philosophy of care
I try to approach each patient interaction with an open mind and open ears. I listen to what patients are saying – and what they’re not saying – to get the complete story. My goal is to partner with patients and empower them to get involved in their care.
Why I entered medicine
Early on in school, I noticed I most enjoyed classes about health and the human body. As my medical training progressed, I discovered there’s so much more to being a physician than prescribing and diagnosing. It involves a unique mix of skills, including detective work and the ability to listen to and support patients. Practicing medicine is a very fulfilling career, ever-changing and always keeping me on my toes. I’m grateful for the opportunity to connect deeply with patients and help them live healthier lives.
Community involvement
I enjoy staying involved with medical education, including working with medical students and internal medicine residents. I also stay active as a volunteer at my children's school when time allows.
Personal interests
I have two awesome children who continue to keep me busy. I love time with my family and am naturally in my happy place at home, reading a book or cooking with my husband.
Education
Undergraduate
Northern Michigan University, Bachelor of Science in Biology (BABIO), 2005
Graduate
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Certificate , 2008
Medical School
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), 2012
Training
Internship 2013
Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA
Residency 2014
Internal Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA
Residency 2015
Internal Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
Publications & Clinical Trials
2649 Schoenersville Road
Suite 201
Bethlehem, PA 18017-7316
United States
Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Anemia
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Blood Disorders
- Bronchitis
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cellulitis
- Chronic Diseases
- Cold
- Cough
- Edema
- Emphysema
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Abdominal Disorders
- Anemia
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Blood Disorders
- Bronchitis
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cellulitis
- Chronic Diseases
- Cold
- Cough
- Edema
- Emphysema
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Fibromyalgia
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gout
- Headaches
- Hemorrhoids
- Hyperglycemia (Excess Blood Glucose)
- Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol)
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
- Hypokalemia (Low Potassium in Blood)
- Infectious Conditions
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Myalgia (Muscle Pain)
- Neuropathy
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteopenia (Bone Loss)
- Osteoporosis
- Pneumonia
- Postnasal Drip
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Shingles
- Sinusitis
- Steroid-induced Diabetes
- Stomach Diseases
- Stroke
- Syncope
- Thrombosis/Embolism
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Vascular Disease
- Vertigo
Services Offered
- Cancer Screening
- Joint Injection
- Preventive Care
- Primary Care
- Internal Medicine
- Urinalysis
- Wellness Examination
- Cancer Screening
- Joint Injection
- Preventive Care
- Primary Care
- Internal Medicine
- Urinalysis
- Wellness Examination
Comments
"EVERY-ONE WAS EXCELLENT FROM DR. AUER ON DOWN. VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE & PATIENT IN WHAT WE HAD TO TALK ABOUT. VERY HAPPY & SATISFIED WITH THE WHOLE STAFF. KEEP UP THE GREAT JOB EVERY-ONE IS DOING."
"I love this LVPG group, they are all so friendly, and helpful. My Provider is very knowledgeable of my history & my health background, always happy to answer my questions."
"Dr. Auer is great! Caring and professional. Reviewed all we talked about and wrote down in the notes."