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St. Luke's is the leading provider of primary and specialty care for your entire family in the greater Lehigh Valley and Warren County, New Jersey.
St. Luke's specialty care providers play an important role in your family's health and well-being and are committed to providing you with quality and compassionate care. New patients are welcome.
After-Hours Calls and Emergencies:
If you have a health concern that arises at night or over the weekend, please call our office's main number. The answering service will contact the physician on-call. If you believe any delay in medical attention could result in a life-threatening situation, please go immediately to the nearest emergency room for treatment and notify our office as soon as you are able. For life-threatening emergencies, please use 911.
Your neighborhood surgical experts in Bethlehem
St. Luke's General Surgery on Ostrum Street in Bethlehem is providing the highest level of compassionate, expert surgical care. Located next to St. Luke's Bethlehem Campus, our center is a regional leader in advanced surgical techniques. We specialize in complex procedures, emphasizing minimally invasive and robotic surgery for conditions like complex hernias, bariatric needs, and colorectal issues. Our team of expert surgeons is committed to treating every patient with personalized attention and access to the latest advancements in surgical science.
Why choose St. Luke’s General Surgery in Bethlehem?
- Regional Expertise in Robotic Surgery: Access to state-of-the-art robotic platforms for enhanced precision in complex procedures, including bariatric and colorectal surgery.
- Focus on Minimally Invasive Techniques: We prioritize advanced laparoscopic and robotic methods for most procedures, leading to quicker recovery times and better cosmetic outcomes.
- Specialization in Complex GI and Colorectal Surgery: We handle the most challenging cases, offering advanced treatment for conditions like complex hernias, inflammatory bowel disease, and surgical oncology.
- Comprehensive, Coordinated Care: As part of the St. Luke's network, your care is seamlessly coordinated with specialists across the system, ensuring a holistic approach to your health.
- Convenient Location: Located directly next to the St. Luke's University Bethlehem Campus, providing easy access for residents of Bethlehem, Fountain Hill, and surrounding areas.
Services offered at our Bethlehem location
- Advanced Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery
- Complex Colorectal and Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Bariatric (Weight-Loss) Surgery
- Advanced Hernia Repair (Inguinal, Ventral, Hiatal)
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Our Team
Kimberly Bemiller, PA-C east
Physician Assistant
Expertise Trauma Surgery
Charles Bendas, MD east
Surgical Critical Care | Neurocritical Care
Expertise Trauma
Tracy E. Bingaman, PA-C east
Physician Assistant
Expertise General Surgery
Maxwell A. Braverman, DO east
Surgical Critical Care | Surgery (General Surgery)
Andrew M. Brown, MD east
Surgery (General Surgery)
Expertise General Surgery | GERD | Laparoscopic (Minimally Invasive) Surgery | Thyroid Diseases
Roberto C. Castillo, DO east
Surgical Critical Care | Surgery (General Surgery)