Joseph D. DeFulvio, DO
LVPG, Chief Medical Officer, Regional Campuses and Integration
Obstetrics and Gynecology
LVPG Cliniciani
Overview
Area of focus i
- General obstetrics and gynecology
Languages spoken
- English
About
Philosophy of care
It’s important to me to build a long-term relationship with my patients by listening to them and doing what’s right for them. My highest priority is addressing all of their needs in a convenient and timely manner and by providing the safest and best quality care every day.
Why I entered medicine
One of the motivating factors for me to go into medicine was to find a profession where I could help others the way I saw doctors helping members of my family when I was young. I saw how doctors made a difference and it was a natural decision for me to study medicine and pursue this career.
Education
Undergraduate
Villanova University, BS- Bachelor of Science, 1988
Medical Training
Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, DO - Doctor of Osteopathy, 1995
Training
Internship 1996
Rotating Internship, John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, Stratford, NJ
Residency 1997
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA
Residency 1998
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA
Residency 1999
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA
Residency 2000
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA
Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Publications & Clinical Trials
1665 Valley Center Parkway
Suite 130
Bethlehem, PA 18017-2352
United States
Conditions Treated
- ABO Incompatibility
- Abnormal Pap Smear
- Abnormal Periods/Menstruation (Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea)
- Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
- Acquired Absence of Both Cervix and Uterus
- Advanced Maternal Age
- Bleeding and Clotting Disorders in Pregnancy
- Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Diseases
- Breast Hypoplasia
- Breech Position
- Cervical Cancer
- Cervical Polyps
- Cervical insufficiency
- ABO Incompatibility
- Abnormal Pap Smear
- Abnormal Periods/Menstruation (Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea)
- Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
- Acquired Absence of Both Cervix and Uterus
- Advanced Maternal Age
- Bleeding and Clotting Disorders in Pregnancy
- Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Diseases
- Breast Hypoplasia
- Breech Position
- Cervical Cancer
- Cervical Polyps
- Cervical insufficiency
- Cervicitis
- Childbirth and Postpartum
- Chlamydial Infection
- Congenital Anomalies of Breast
- Eclampsia
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Endometrial Hyperplasia
- Endometriosis
- Female Genital Mutilation Status
- Fertility
- Fetal Complications (Twins, Triplets, Multiple Gestations)
- Fetal loss
- Fusion of Labia
- Genital Herpes
- Genital Warts
- Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
- Gestational Carrier (GC)
- Gestational Diabetes (Diabetes in Pregnancy)
- Gynecologic Cancer
- HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
- Hemorrhage from Placenta Previa
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) in Pregnancy
- High-Risk Pregnancy
- Hirsutism
- Infectious Disorders in Pregnancy
- Infertility
- Interstitial Cystitis (Painful Bladder Syndrome)
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction or Retardation (IUGR)
- Kidney Disorders In Pregnancy
- Large Breasts
- Low-Risk Pregnancy
- Mastodynia (Breast Pain)
- Maternal Anemia
- Menopause and Perimenopause
- Metrorrhagia (Bleeding from the Uterus)
- Miscarriage
- Mixed Incontinence
- Noninflammatory Disorders of Ovary, Fallopian Tube and Broad Ligament
- Noninflammatory Disorders of Vagina
- Noninflammatory Disorders of Vulva and Perineum
- Obesity in Pregnancy
- Osteopenia (Bone Loss)
- Osteoporosis
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Masses and Cysts
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Pelvic Pain
- Pelvic and Perineal Pain
- Perineocele
- Placenta Accreta
- Placenta Previa
- Placental Abruption
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Post Menopausal Bleeding
- Postpartum Depression
- Preeclampsia
- Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy-Related Disorders
- Premature Birth
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
- Prenatal or Preconception Maternal Exposures (Medications, drugs, radiation)
- Prolapsed Bladder (Cystocele)
- Pruritus Vulvae
- Rectocele
- Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Shortened Cervix
- Surrogate
- Teenage Pregnancy
- Third Degree Perineal Laceration During Delivery
- Trauma in Pregnancy
- Urethral Disorder
- Urinary Disorders
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Uterine Cancer
- Uterine Diseases
- Uterine Fibroids
- Vaginal Atrophy
- Vaginal Infections (Vaginitis or Vaginosis)
- Vomiting in Pregnancy
- Vulvar Cancer
- Vulvar Vestibulitis
- Vulvodynia
Services Offered
- Adolescent Gynecology
- Anterior Repair
- Behavioral and Mental Health Care for Women
- Biophysical Profile (Prenatal)
- Birth Control
- Bone Densitometry (DEXA)
- Bone Health
- Breast Biopsy
- Breast Examination
- Breast Health Services
- C-Section
- C-Section Scar Incision Repair
- Cerclage (Cervical Stitch)
- Cold Knife Cone Biopsy
- Colposcopy (Cervix, Vagina, Vulva Exam)
- Adolescent Gynecology
- Anterior Repair
- Behavioral and Mental Health Care for Women
- Biophysical Profile (Prenatal)
- Birth Control
- Bone Densitometry (DEXA)
- Bone Health
- Breast Biopsy
- Breast Examination
- Breast Health Services
- C-Section
- C-Section Scar Incision Repair
- Cerclage (Cervical Stitch)
- Cold Knife Cone Biopsy
- Colposcopy (Cervix, Vagina, Vulva Exam)
- Cone Biopsy or (Conization)
- Critical Care Obstetrics
- Culdocentesis
- Culdotomy
- Cystocele, Ureterocele Repair Anterior Colporrhaphy
- Destruction or Excision of Lesion of Cervix (incl. LEEP)
- Diabetes in Pregnancy Program
- Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
- Dilation and Evacuation (D&E)
- Endocervical Curettage
- Endometrial Ablation
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Enterocele Repair
- Estrogen Replacement Therapy (ERT)
- Family Planning
- Fecal Occult Blood Test
- Fertility Testing
- Fetal Monitoring
- Fetal Non Stress Testing
- Fibroid Embolization
- Fibroid Surgery
- Gonorrhea Screening
- Gynecologic Cancer Screening
- Gynecologic Health
- Gynecologic Surgery
- Gynecological Examination
- High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- HIV Screening
- Hormone Testing
- Hysterectomy
- Hysterosalpingogram
- Hysteroscopy
- Imaging, Pelvic
- Incontinence Sling Procedure
- Infertility in Women
- Isoimmunization
- IUD Insertion and Removal
- Labiaplasty
- Childbirth (Labor and Delivery)
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Laparotomy
- LGBTQ+ Family Planning
- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)
- Low Risk Delivery
- Lysis of Adhesions
- Mammogram
- Menstruation
- Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)
- Nutrition in Pregnancy
- Obstetric Delivery
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Operative Obstetrics
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Ovarian Cystectomy
- Pap Smear
- Pelvic Examination
- Pelvic Floor Surgery
- Pelvic Floor Therapy
- Pelvic Prolapse Surgery (Colpocleisis, Colporrhaphy)
- Perineotomy
- Perineorrhaphy
- Pessary Check
- Pessary Insertion
- Post Partum Exam
- Pregnancy Care and Childbirth
- Pregnancy Test
- Pregnancy Ultrasound
- Prenatal Education
- Prenatal Sequential Screening
- Prenatal Care
- Preterm Birth
- Rectocele Repair
- Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
- Rh Incompatibility Screening
- Salpingoplasty (Fallopian Tube Surgery)
- Sexual Health
- Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
- Shoulder Delivery
- Skene's Duct Cyst, Excision
- Sub-Urethral Sling
- Tension Free Vaginal Tape Procedure
- Testing During Pregnancy
- Testing During Pregnancy – First Trimester
- Testing During Pregnancy – Second Trimester
- Tubal Ligation (Tube Tying)
- Ultrasound
- Urethral Carbuncle, Excision
- Urinalysis
- Uterosacral Suspension
- Uterine Myomectomy
- Uterine Suspension
- Vaginal Biopsy
- Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
- Vaginal Delivery
- Vaginal Surgery
- Vulvar Biopsy
- Vulvectomy
- Well Woman Care and Cancer Screening
- Women’s Health
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