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Dr. Shantanu Bishwal, MD

Dr. Shantanu Bishwal, MD

Rheumatology*

Dr. Shantanu Bishwal, MD is a rheumatologist in Allentown, PA. Dr. Bishwal has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He is affiliated with medical facilities St. Luke's Hospital-Bethlehem Campus and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (17 reviews)

St. Luke's Rheumatology Associates - Allentown

3440 Lehigh St Ste 102 Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 822-5900

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Bishwal specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Bishwal's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bishwal

2.6
17 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
29%
29%
4 star
12%
12%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
6%
6%
1 star
53%
53%

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Excellent
Excellent doctor. Very thorough and kind. Went through my whole history, reviewed labs over the years, and took the time to answer all of my questions. You can tell he genuinely cares and is very knowledgeable.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 06, 2024
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Do Not Recommend!
Lousy! He refused to continue the appointment after I explained why I was there ,& who I saw prior after he asked me. Flatly refused & cancelled the appointment ! I haven't been back to either "Doctor" ,as they must be friends for him to do that . Definitely Do Not Recommend !!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Apr 28, 2022
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Had to call into the oncall Rheumatologist and had the unfortunate displeasure of having him call me back over 2 1/2 hours later only to tell me there is nothing he can do for me over the phone just go to the ER. I have worked in medicine for over 25 years and have dealt with med students and residents and never met this dispicable uneducated medical professional. Why is he on call if he can not guide a pt. On what to do for their symptoms and/or order tests. Just passes you off to the ER.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Sick and tired of being sick – Apr 11, 2021
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He tells you what he going to do but doesn’t follow through with any test he said he was going to do. Walked out with me to check out talked to the receptionist about if lab was open and left me standing there !i checked out and before I left I asked the receptionist if I was to have blood work and she had to look . I left there with not knowing anything it was a waste of my time and money.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Kathleen – Sep 13, 2020
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Dr. Bishwal has to be the most incompetent medical "professional" I've been around. He rarely does a physical exam of the problem areas no matter how you describe your pain. It seems as though the good doctor is swayed by a particular drug company as he continuously tries to force my wife into taking something that very clearly isn't working any longer. He ignores what you say and is painfully indifferent to any suggestion that isn't his own. My wife will soon be out of his "care" thankfully.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 others found this helpful
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Michael in Wilkes-Barre,PA – Mar 27, 2017
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He obviously did not look at my history or listen to my statement about my pain. My pain is not where he insisted that it is. The area of pain is what he based his diagnosis on. I would like the possibility of recommending him to be very poor, not poor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 others found this helpful
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Bee in Wyoming, PA – Apr 25, 2016
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Rheumatology Spotlight

About Me

care philosophy

My goal is to get to know my patients well so I can help them manage their rheumatological conditions. Rheumatology is a complex and unique specialty, where the entire clinical picture, including the patient&rsquos medical history, exam and diagnostic...read more

biography

My goal is to get to know my patients well so I can help them manage their rheumatological conditions. Rheumatology is a complex and unique specialty, where the entire clinical picture, including the patient&rsquos medical history, exam and diagnostic...read more

  • Rheumatology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Utkal University / S.c.b. Medical College

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Rheumatology
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Locations

St. Luke's Rheumatology Associates - Allentown

St. Luke's Rheumatology Associates - Allentown3440 Lehigh St Ste 102 Allentown, PA 18103
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Luke's Hospital-Bethlehem Campus

    801 Ostrum St
    Bethlehem, PA 18015
    Recipient of 45
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

    1000 E Mountain Dr
    Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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