Critical Care Medicine | Pulmonary Disease
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Critical Care Medicine | Pulmonary DiseaseI have been involved in residency, advanced practitioner and medical school education since joining St Luke’s and I am an adjunct associate clinical professor of medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. I have participated in multiple quality improvement and IT projects. My clinical interests include medical education and process improvement. Pulmonary interests include interstitial lung disease (ILD) and lung cancer.
I earned my medical degree at New York Medical College, completed a residency at Yale New Haven Hospital and joined St. Luke’s in 2006 from fellowship training in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Yale University School of Medicine.
I live in Bethlehem with my wife and two children I am very proud of my children’s accomplishments in academics, sports and music. In my free time, I enjoy attending local sporting events, biking on local trails and travel. I volunteer on the Board of Health for the City of Bethlehem, provide care at the Bethlehem tuberculosis clinic and serve on the St. Anne’s Church Parish Council.
school Education
Medical School
- New York Medical College, 2000
Internship
- Yale New Haven Hospital, 2000 - 2001
Residency
- Yale New Haven Hospital, 2001 - 2003
Fellowship
- Yale University School Of Medicine, 2003 - 2006
Board Certifications
- Critical Care Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease
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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.
“Very good listener and gave good advice.”
July 15, 2025
“The staff is relaxed and makes one feel comfortable.”
July 15, 2025
“Dr Christopher Alia MD is my favorite doctor. He really cares and is very helpful. Out of all my doctors he is the most caring and I am so grateful he treats me with the respect he gives me. He is the best that I have. I am so grateful. He is very knowledgeable and does I deed go out of his way to address my concerns. Thank You. He is A+++. He makes me feel important. Thanks.”
July 11, 2025
“I have already said how I feel about Dr. Christopher Alia and his very capable staff.”
July 11, 2025
“Good visit”
July 6, 2025
“Good visit”
July 6, 2025
“I texted Dr. Alia about a health issue. He responded, immediately, to my text, along with providing information relevant to my medical issues. I had a followup with Dr. Alia. Thank you.”
June 16, 2025
“Dr Alia listened to my concerns and ordered the tests that would help to address them and hopefully provide an answer.”
June 10, 2025
“Great Doctor”
June 8, 2025
“Dr Alia is always very attentive and explains everything clearly when I ask him about my health issues”
June 7, 2025
“My appointment was handled In a very professional manner. Satisfied with my visit”
June 7, 2025
“Am very pleased with the doctor. He always explains to me about my CT scan. He is such a caring doctor.”
May 10, 2025
“Very pleased with the care I am receiving from Dr.Alia for my pulmonary issues.”
April 29, 2025
“Dr and staff very nice n understanding”
April 28, 2025
“Well satisfied”
April 19, 2025
“Awesome experience,great health care team!”
April 16, 2025
“As usual a upfront and honest and good visit”
April 14, 2025
“He is an excellent physician!”
April 13, 2025
“He is an excellent Doctor”
April 12, 2025
“Excellent evaluation. My Doctor was unavailable due to a problem and Dr. Alia took her place. He is truly an excellent doctor.”
April 12, 2025
“Her was very helpful”
April 12, 2025
“Excellent physician and great office staff.”
April 5, 2025
“This was my first visit to this dr. You do give a choice for new patient.”
March 30, 2025
“Good”
March 10, 2025
“Very pleased with the service Dr. Alia provided to me. He was as very knowledgeable and comforting.”
March 9, 2025
“Good experience with the staff and doctors”
March 7, 2025
“I had to call the office back about 1/2 hour after I left to resolve a discrepancy between the insurance, drug store, and office. Within 30 min or so, the office called me back, was so friendly, and had the issue resolved promptly. Impressive!”
March 2, 2025
“Dr. Alia always gives me the absolute best care I could expect , along with a very comfortable atmosphere!!”
March 2, 2025
“He's a very good pumanologist I appreciate him,Thank you”
March 1, 2025
“Dr. Alia was very careful, clear and concise while explaining my health and x-rays. He answered all my concerns and questions. I found him to be an overall thorough and pleasant physician.”
February 25, 2025
“Always a pleasure to speak with this Doctor. I feel he has my health concerns AS A PRIORTY & speaks freely how "WE" ARE”
February 23, 2025
“All good. Dr. Alia listens, explains very well, is interested in my welfare and professional as well. I trust him and am comfortable with him.”
February 23, 2025
“This office is always kind and supportive and I've always been extremely happy with every bit of care they provide!”
February 22, 2025
“Dr. Alia and his staff are always incredibly caring, knowledgeable and helpful. This is a top drawer office.”
February 22, 2025
“Dr. Alia, helps me out with my medication. He is very helpful.”
February 19, 2025
“Dr Alia is a terrific physician”
February 6, 2025
“Dr. Alia was very attentive to my questions. Had a great visit with him.”
February 2, 2025
“Dr. Alia was very positive, thorough with explanations,understanding, compassionate, patient, a great listener and an all around good guy!”
January 27, 2025
“Dr. Alia & all the staff were great”
January 26, 2025
“Dr. Alia is a wonderful physician. He is personable, professional and compassionate. He makes it a point to listen to his patients and explains things In everyday language. He goes above and beyond in his care and I have recommended him to family and friends.”
January 25, 2025
“Very good experience with Dr. Alia”
January 24, 2025
“I respect and trust Dr. Alia alot.”
January 18, 2025
“I was a new patient and thought Dr Alia was very nice. Helpful, and kind and thorough. I would recommend. He answered all my questions ..and took the time to listen. I felt somewhat relieved after my visit.”
January 17, 2025
“Very Professional Services at my visit to CHRISTOPHER S ALIA, M.D”
January 16, 2025
“Dr.Alia is a wonderful doctor and very caring.”
January 11, 2025
“Very good experience !”
December 30, 2024
“Very efficent, and informative.”
December 30, 2024
“Dr. Alia is very good. I feel very comfortable with him and very confident with him.”
December 29, 2024
“Dr Alia is a very good doctor I'm very happy with him as my doctor.”
November 30, 2024
“Very satisfied doctor CHRISTOPHER S ALIA, M.D.was helpful and very professional”
November 23, 2024
“Dr Alia is incredibly caring and knowledgeable. He always is patient and takes time to answer questions. He thinks about alternative treatments and checks prices of prescriptions to find a solution that is good for you and has better pricing. His staff is always caring and cheerful.”
November 13, 2024
“This office visit with CHRISTOPHER S ALIA, M.D. was excellent as always. The girls at the desk when I left were exceptionally kind and helpful and the nurse that took my vitals before the doctor came in was extremely professional, but also nice and friendly.”
November 2, 2024
“Professional ,caring,I'm thankful to have this team caring for me!!”
October 25, 2024
“CHRISTOPHER S ALIA, M.D. explained a comment from trays that had never been addressed before”
September 28, 2024
“Very impressed with Dr Alia and M (last name unknown). They both listened carefully and seemed to care very much.”
September 15, 2024
5.0 RATING
“Dr Alia is a compassionate Doctor. His skills as a doctor are second to none! Dr Alia is the only doctor I have that will answer my texts to him on a weekend, after his office is closed; if it is necessary I have no doctor like Dr Alia”
July 20, 2025