Critical Care Medicine | Pulmonary Disease
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Bronchoscopy | Emphysema | Lung Cancer | Lung Volume Reduction Surgery | Navigational Bronchoscopy
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Critical Care Medicine | Pulmonary DiseaseExpertise
Bronchoscopy | Emphysema | Lung Cancer | Lung Volume Reduction Surgery | Navigational BronchoscopyI 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
star Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions from our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of St. Luke's University Health Network.
“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
“Dr is very nice and thorough . I feel I'm in good hands going forward.”
May 5, 2025
“Dr S and everyone from front desk to her medical asst were respectful, welcoming and professional. Had a very good experience.”
May 5, 2025
“Easy to get the appt. Easy to make next testing appt with Deborah M Stahlnecker, DO”
May 5, 2025
“GOOD”
April 28, 2025
“Went above to offer non-smoking nurse to help start a program to quit smoking. Very courteous and knowledgeable”
April 27, 2025
“Thank You very much for the excellent care!”
April 22, 2025
“Dr Stahlnecker is an extraordinary pulmonologist-- highly skilled and unusually empathetic”
April 21, 2025
“St Luke's continues to provide excellent care for my chronic lung disease. Thank you.”
April 19, 2025
“Dr. Stahlnecker is excellent. She explains everything in layman's terms. I would recommend her and St. Lukes to my family and friends.”
April 18, 2025
“Doctors Stahlnecker was great she was very informative and explained everything about the valve procedure. Really smart but also compassionate and wanted to make sure that we understood everything good and bad that might arise. She is a wonderful doctor but also came across as a really good person as well. I give her a review!”
April 8, 2025
“Very positive understanding and kind doctor”
April 3, 2025
“Very good visit.”
April 1, 2025
“Dr. Stahlnecker is the absolute best pulmonary physician and I am very grateful that she was able to see me on very short notice after I had seen several different pulmonary doctors over the past few months. St. Luke's is extremely fortunate to have her on their staff.”
March 30, 2025
“I have been seeing Dr.Stahlnecker for many years. She has always been very efficient, listens to what I have to offer/questions. Provides answers/advice in a way that I can easily understand. Each year we set up a CT scan of my lungs so I feel we are on top of things. If, as I have in the past, I come down w/pneumonia, etc..I have great confidence in the Drs plan. Hospital, antibiotics, nebulizer, oxygen,etc.”
March 28, 2025
“Great experience with this team.”
March 28, 2025
“Good visit with Deborah M Stahlnecker, DO”
March 19, 2025
“I like the patience she shows me!”
March 7, 2025
“All GREAT”
February 21, 2025
“Dr Stahlnecker was very knowledgeable, helpful, and compassionate. She really seemed to listen to my concerns and tried her best to provide helpful suggestions for them.”
February 20, 2025
“It was my first visit with Dr, Stahlnecker. I felt whe gave me helpful advice and a practical plan of action. She has earned my trust.”
February 9, 2025
“Deborah M Stahlnecker, DO is Very pleasant and easy to work with. Respected my requests. Things worked out well.”
February 4, 2025
“Excellent compassionate doctot”
January 26, 2025
“I consider Dr. Stahlnecker an excellent, attentive and caring physician.”
December 23, 2024
“Excellent experience, I received top notch medical care. I will return to St. Luke's Hospital for any and all medical care.”
December 23, 2024
“Good visit, super nice to deal with Deborah M Stahlnecker, DO”
December 21, 2024
“Visit was good with Deborah M Stahlnecker, DO when over a new medication which I'm interested in if approve . Dr Stahlnecker is a excellent doctor and knows what she's talking about”
November 23, 2024
“Excellent as always with Deborah M Stahlnecker, DO”
November 21, 2024
“I became Dr. Stahlnecker's patient because I was admitted through the ER w/a parainfluenza virus. I was on a respirator in the ICU. She saved my life, I am forever grateful.”
November 19, 2024
“GOOD TEAM WORK/ at the office of Deborah M StahlneckerDO. THANK YOU”
October 29, 2024
“Dr Stahlnecker is an excellent and compassionate provder. Her support team members are very helpful”
October 24, 2024
“I felt very comfortable with doctor Deborah M Stahlnecker, DO”
October 10, 2024
“Dr. Stahlnecker was very thorough in this appt.and very understanding of my condition and concerns.Later at home when I read her Summary of the visit, I was impressed with how thorough and complete it is. She obviously took much thought and care in writing it. It's the most inclusive Summary I've ever received.”
September 24, 2024
“Deborah M Stahlnecker, DO is a Great physician!!”
September 20, 2024
“Everything about my time from the moment I walked in the door was a respectful, kind, visit. Staff knew exactly what they were doing & were so friendly. And Dr. Stahlnecker is very knowledgeable, friendly & her exams & suggestions for how to move forward were very reasonable. As always, a great visit.”
September 15, 2024
5.0 RATING
“Dr. Stahlnecker is terrific. She always spends enough time with me, listens to all my concerns and explains everything thoroughly.”
July 15, 2025