• Are You Struggling With Crohn’s Disease?
    Crohn’s disease can dramatically impact your life. When you are in fear of eating the wrong foods or having a painful attack, it can make you want to stay home Read more
  • Why Is a Colonoscopy Recommended?
    Is it time for me to schedule a colonoscopy? According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the US. While we have seen a Read more
  • Benefits of Having a Gastroenterologist
    Your digestive system is important. It handles the food you eat, breaking down the food into energy for your body to use. Your digestive system also gets rid of the Read more
  • Common Causes of Heartburn
    Heartburn is a common problem, especially if you love spicy or acidic foods. It is estimated over 60 million people in this country suffer from heartburn at least once a Read more
  • How Your Diet Affects Your Stomach Health
    When it comes to your diet—it’s important to trust your gut. Your gut microbiome is incredibly diverse, containing 50 trillion or more bacteria crucial for proper digestion. Not surprisingly, the rest Read more
  • Are You Struggling With Hemorrhoids?
    Find out what you can do to treat your hemorrhoids. Seeing bright red blood when you wipe may have you panicking. However, before you rush to the hospital, you should know Read more
  • What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
    Wondering if you could have GERD? Are you living with acid reflux? If you deal with this problem rather frequently, you could have a chronic condition known as gastroesophageal reflux disease Read more
  • What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
    Is your body telling you that you could have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Are you just experiencing symptoms of an upset stomach, or is there something more going on? It can Read more
  • Are You Dealing with Acid Reflux
    Learn more about acid reflux, its signs and triggers, and when to see a doctor. Acid reflux happens to everyone, but what should you do if this becomes a common occurrence? Read more
  • When Should I Get a Colonoscopy?
    Everyone can and will benefit from getting a colonoscopy during their lifetime. A colonoscopy is an important screening and diagnostic tool. Yet about one in three adults between 50 to 75 Read more
  • Common Causes of Abdominal Pain
    Wondering why you're dealing with abdominal pain? Everyone deals with a stomachache from time to time. Typically, it will go away on its own, and it’s nothing to worry about; however, Read more
  • When to See Your Gastroenterologist
    Should you schedule an appointment with a gastroenterologist? A gastroenterologist is a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats conditions and disorders that impact the gastrointestinal tract including the liver, gallbladder and Read more
  • Help for Recurrent Heartburn
    If your heartburn keeps returning, it’s important to know what to do. You are getting ready to sit down to dinner and realize it’s taco night. While this would make most Read more
  • What Is a Gallbladder Attack?
    Your gallbladder is a small organ on the upper right side of your abdomen that’s responsible for storing and releasing bile to aid in digestion. As with any organ or Read more
  • What is Crohn's Disease?
    Crohn's is a disease that can have some very life-disrupting symptoms. If you suspect you are having signs of Crohn's, Dr. Ahmed Hasan, Dr. Andrew Schwartz, and Dr. Mahreema Jawairia of Lehigh Gastroenterology Associates in Lehighton, PA provide Read more
  • FAQs About Colostomy Bags
    When there is an injury or health problem that impacts the digestive tract and you’re unable to pass stool on your own you may need a colostomy bag. If you Read more

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Our Regular Schedule

Lehigh Gastroenterology Associates

Monday - Thursday:

8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Friday:

8:30 am - 1:30 pm

Saturday, Sunday:

Closed

Northwestern Medical Center

Monday, Wednesday - Sunday:

Closed

Tuesday:

Every Other Month

12:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Allentown Medical Center

Monday - Thursday, Saturday, Sunday:

Closed

Friday:

First Friday of Every Other Month

10:00 am - 12:00 am

Palmerton Medical Center

Monday, Wednesday - Sunday:

Closed

Tuesday:

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Testimonials

What Our Patients Say About Us

  • "Dr. Schwartz is awesome. He takes time to really get to the bottom of your issues and he really cares."
    Cheryl B.