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Patrick L. Schukraft, MD
General Anesthesiology
LVPG Cliniciani
Accepting New Patients
Overview
Languages spoken
- English
About
Philosophy of care
I view every patient I have the privilege to care for as a unique person who deserves to be treated as I would want my family treated. As a result, I strive to provide the best individualized care for that person and their family, while applying practices that are most supported by evidence in medical literature.
Why I entered medicine
From an early age I have had a persistent curiosity for science and a passion for caring for others. Being a physician is amazing because science is always evolving, and it allows me to directly help people by applying that knowledge.
Community involvement
Being new to the area, I have yet to find my niche for how I can best serve the Lehigh Valley community outside of the hospital, but I have volunteered in my previous communities in a variety of ways and plan on becoming more involved here.
Personal interests
In my free time I enjoy playing soccer, going hiking, immersing myself in a good book and, of course, spending time with friends and family. I also like traveling and learning about other cultures, or just staying home with my significant other and our two cats.
Education
Undergraduate
Kutztown University, BS-Biology, 2015
Undergraduate
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, MD - Doctor of Medicine, 2020
Training
Internship 2021
Transitional Year, Tower Health, Reading Hospital, West Reading
Residency 2024
Anesthesiology, Yale New Haven Medical Center
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