Kirth W. Steele, DO

Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonology

LVPG Cliniciani

Overview

Area of focus i

  • Pulmonary
  • Critical care

Languages spoken

  • English

About

Philosophy of care

The only thing that matters is the patient in front of you asking for help.

Why I entered medicine

My mother had breast cancer at age 31.

Community involvement

I help in the East Penn School District.

Personal interests

I like exercise, travel and reading in my free time.

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Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest is 42nd in the nation for pulmonology and lung surgery on the U.S. News & World Report 2025-2026 Best Hospitals list.
Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 42th for pulmonology and lung surgery on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list.

Education

Undergraduate
Lebanon Valley College, Bachelor of Science in Biology (BABIO), 1981

Medical School
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), 1985

Training

Internship 1986
St. Luke's University Hospital, Bethlehem, PA

Residency 1988
St. Luke's University Hospital, Bethlehem, PA

Fellowship 1991
Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine - Neurocritical Care

Publications & Clinical Trials