Satish Singla, MD, Joins Lehigh Valley Health Network, Part of Jefferson Health

In addition to how it affects the body, cancer usually comes with emotional stress, anxiety and a fear of what’s next. Research has shown that familiar, caring health care professionals – along with loving family members or friends – are essential to healing. Considering that fact, we are pleased that hematologist oncologist Satish Singla, MD, has joined Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, part of Jefferson Health, and can provide patients with a sense of familiarity to help reduce their anxiety.

Dr. Singla has been practicing in Schuylkill County for three decades. He has already established a sterling reputation and a community of loyal patients and families in the region. Dr. Singla is highly rated in 49 conditions, with expertise in familial (inherited) colorectal cancer, colorectal cancer, laryngeal cancer, leukemia, lymphoma and various solid tumors. 

While Dr. Singla’s practice has relocated – now at LVH Hematology Oncology–E. Norwegian Street 700 E. Norwegian St., Third Floor, Pottsville – his dedication to his patients remains steady. 

“I believe in listening carefully to my patients’ concerns and treating each individual with passion, respect and dignity. I understand that a diagnosis – particularly in hematology and oncology – can be overwhelming. I am committed to ensuring that patients and their families feel heard, supported and informed at every step of their care journey.”

Board-certified in hematology, medical oncology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Singla believes in partnering with patients and providing them with all the information they need to weigh their care options. The practice also offer patients the opportunity to take part in the latest clinical trials that study new treatments. 

“Through these channels, we keep the avenues of advanced care and longevity open and optimistic,” Dr. Singla says. 

At the Cancer Institute, Dr. Singla and his team will be advancing their work with solid tumors, such as sarcomas, carcinomas and lymphomas, which represent about 90% of adult cancers. Clinicians typically treat these cancers with a combination of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. The team is also employing highly specific therapies such as CAR-T cell therapy, antibody drug conjugates and targeted molecular agents. 

“Advances today are focused on overcoming the environment in the body that inhibits immune cells from killing cancer cells, as well as improving precision and efficacy of treatment,” Dr. Singla says. 

Patients can also find additional services such as radiation, infusion and access to clinical trials nearby at the Regional Cancer Center at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton, a service of Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill, part the Cancer Institute and Jefferson Health.

Beyond a forward-thinking approach combined with complete services, Dr. Singla and his team are continuing their emphasis on the caring side of treatment.

“When patients feel truly listened to and cared for, their stress goes down and their mental health improves,” he says. “People with strong support systems often manage pain better, stick to their treatments and even have stronger immune systems. We believe that by caring for our patients emotionally, we can significantly impact their physical recovery.”

Find Dr. Singla at his new location: LVH Hematology Oncology–E. Norwegian Street, 700 E. Norwegian St., Third Floor, Pottsville, or call 570-621-4000.