Critical Care Medicine | Pulmonary Disease
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Bronchoscopy | Emphysema | Lung Cancer | Lung Volume Reduction Surgery | Navigational Bronchoscopy
Appointments as soon as: Fri, 5/22
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Specialities:
Critical Care Medicine | Pulmonary DiseaseExpertise
Bronchoscopy | Emphysema | Lung Cancer | Lung Volume Reduction Surgery | Navigational BronchoscopyLanguages:
English|SpanishI enjoy all aspects of pulmonary and critical care medicine, where I can use my skills to provide quality care to our patients. I have held many roles at St Luke’s. I currently serve as director of interventional pulmonary and outpatient pulmonary medicine and previously served as medical director of various intensive care units in the network.
My clinical focus is advanced bronchoscopy and interventional pulmonary. I have a passion for early diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer, having established the robotic navigational bronchoscopy program at St. Luke’s. I also find it extremely fulfilling to treat COPD/emphysema patients, performing bronchoscopic lung volume reduction at St. Luke’s since 2020. Additionally, I am a designated Premier Provider for Zephyr Valve procedures, highlighting my commitment to clinical excellence.
I earned my medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. I completed an internal medicine residency at St. Luke’s University Health Network and a pulmonary and critical care fellowship at Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia. I returned to St. Luke’s after the completion of my fellowship training. I have received several teaching, research and quality awards. I am a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP) and a member of the American Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology.
I enjoy living in the Lehigh Valley with my husband and two daughters. In my spare time, I am highly involved in my daughter’s educational, dance and diving endeavors. I am a Pittsburgh native and an avid Steelers fan.
school Education
Medical School
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2001
Residency
- St. Luke's Hospital and Health Network, 2001 - 2004
Fellowship
- VCU School of Medicine, 2004 - 2007
Board Certifications
- Critical Care Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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“Dr. Stahlnecker was very thorough, very kind and knowledgeable. She explained everything and left knowing I was ok and in good hands. She was a pleasure”
April 19, 2026
“I have seen Dr Stahlnecker for many years and she is an excellent pulmonologist. I am very grateful for her care.”
April 19, 2026
“She is very thorough and was totally prepared for my visit. She also suggested a new vaccine that I had administered the same day.”
April 17, 2026
“Dr. Stahlnecker is terrific and shows great concern for my health, I feel so fortunate that she is my pulmonologist.”
March 31, 2026
“Highly recommend Dr. Stahlnecker”
March 29, 2026
“Good”
March 27, 2026
“Good”
March 27, 2026
“All hands on deck were knowledgeably, listened carefully to all concerns, direct and to the point.”
March 15, 2026
“Dr Stahlnecker took a great deal of time explaining the procedure she would perform, and made me feel comfortable and at ease. Thank you.”
March 9, 2026
“Just love Dr. Stahlnecker”
February 20, 2026
“GOOD”
February 9, 2026
“GOOD”
February 9, 2026
“I was very pleased with this appointment with Dr. Stahlnecker. She provided more info regarding my health concern than anyone has previously.”
January 23, 2026
“Everyone very helpful”
December 20, 2025
“Good visit with Deborah M Stahlnecker, DO”
December 20, 2025
“The PA and Deborah M Stahlnecker, DO worked well together.”
December 13, 2025
“Dr Stahlnecker is extraordinary, both in medical and interpersonal skills”
November 15, 2025
“Very friendly and helpful”
November 7, 2025
“Dr Stahlnecker was very helpful in answering all my questions and scheduling testing to prepare for any possible future needs.”
November 7, 2025
“Dr. Stahlnecker is without a doubt the best possible pulmonologist I could have. She is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and does everything she can to ensure that I stay as healthy as possible. I feel really fortunate that even with her new responsibilities as chief of pulmonology she will make every effort to be able to continue as my doctor.”
October 24, 2025
“Great doctor and staff !”
September 24, 2025
“The doctor is a jewel!”
September 24, 2025
“Daniel has severe copd and was short of breath at the office. The office staff were very helpful and kind”
September 14, 2025
“Dr. Stahlnecker is an outstanding physician”
September 12, 2025
“Great team and physician!”
September 8, 2025
“I recommend Deborah M Stahlnecker, DO and St. Luke's to everyone!”
September 8, 2025
“Dr Stahlnecker is great! Always listens to my concerns or questions!”
September 8, 2025
“Dr. Stahlnecker is terrific. She always spends enough time with me, listens to all my concerns and explains everything thoroughly.”
July 15, 2025
“Visit went very well and I left with a positive feeling”
June 9, 2025
“Very good visit. Provider was excellent,”
June 9, 2025
“Received excellent care”
June 7, 2025
“All my experiences with this provider and her staff have been very professional but also very at ease. They take care of your medical needs, yet they carry on a very good conversation to ask about you. The office is managed very well. They also helped me with recommendations for a DO, so I can have all my medical under the St Luke's banner. Thank you”
June 7, 2025
“Was pleased the provider was able to assure me that she was pleased with the results of the test, was reassuring that it was not something that I needed to address immediately and scheduled a future test to keep an eye on it and contact me if it became an issue I should be concerned with.”
May 12, 2025
“My family doctor wanted me to have a pulmonary doctor I chose Dr stolenecker because people in my pulmonary rehab go there now she was very good very thorough I was totally pleased and the next day I referred her to someone”
May 6, 2025
5.0 RATING
“Dr. Stahlnecker is the best pulmonologist I've ever had. Her skillset, knowledge and thoroughness is amazing. She listens. She asks questions. She answers questions. I swear she has a photographic memory. I have a friend who's an ICU nurse and she travels from Philadelphia to see Dr. Stahlnecker.”
April 19, 2026