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Ashley L. de Padua, MD

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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
484-526-5210

Locations & Contact

St. Luke's Neurology Associates - Bethlehem
1417 Eighth Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18018
484-526-5210
866-568-6561

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About Me

My passion is learning about all the facets of my patients' lives that contribute to their health, well-being and function. By working with my patients with an interdisciplinary team, I hope to create individualized treatment plans based on shared goals.

I am a physiatrist at St. Luke's University Health Network. I'm dedicated to treating the consequences of chronic and acute illnesses that impact patients' quality of life and function. I enjoy learning about new ways to improve the quality of care provided to patients, and expanding my understanding of their needs outside of the hospital - because my goal is to get them home. I believe as providers, we have a responsibility to take into account those aspects of health that influence a patient's health and health behaviors in order to create an efficacious treatment plan.

As part of a multidisciplinary group of amazing St. Luke's therapists, physicians, nurses, social workers and case managers, I work with patients with a multitude of conditions in the acute inpatient hospital and in our acute rehab center. This includes strokes, orthopedic injuries/surgical patients, neurosurgery patients, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, cancer, seizures, neuromuscular and movement disorders, congenital conditions and complex medical conditions. We focus on the functional and physical effects of these conditions that affect patients' abilities to live their lives. It is so rewarding to see our patients relearn and strengthen skills that allow them to regain their sense of self and autonomy.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my three dogs, watching horror movies with my husband, traveling, eating and cooking. I also grew up playing piano, and have picked up guitar and ukulele along the way. I also really love being active: running, high intensity interval training and dancing. It's important for me to walk the walk and take the advice I would give my patients in regards to physical activity.

Education

The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, 2014
St. Luke's Hospital and Health Network, 2014 - 2015
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 2015 - 2018
Case Western Reserve University, 2019 - 2020

Ratings & Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions from our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of St. Luke’s University Health Network.

 

Overall Score

5 out of 5
50 ratings , 22 reviews

Patient Reviews

09/04/2024
Doctor Ashley L de Padua, MD listened. Asked questions. Took notes.

08/26/2024
DR DEPADUA IS OUR NUMBER ONE RATED DR ON MY WIFE'S MEDICAL TEAM - DR P RUNS POINT ON OUR WELLNESS JOURNEY AND IS ALWAYS EMPATHIC TO OUR NEEDS AND CONCERNS - CARING, KIND, ATTENTIVE, AND ACTUALLY CARES VS MANY MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL WHO ARE JUST PROCESSING THE MEDICAL APPOINTMENT.ST LUKES COULD USE A FEW MORE PHYSIATRISTS ON THEIR NEUROLOGICAL TEAM - ANY PATIENT WHO HAS SUFFERED A STROKE SHOULD BE IMMEDIATELY BE GIVEN A REFERRAL UPON DISCHARGE FROM THE HOSPITAL - IF WE DID NOT PUSH AGGRESSIVELY FOR A "PLAN" FOR RECOVERY TO MAXIMIZE THE VALUABLE TIME POST STROKE FOR THE GREATEST AMOUNT OF NEUROLOGICAL RECOVERY OUR SUCESS WOULD NOT BE WHAT IT IS TODAY..........SHAMEFUL THAT WITH A CARDIAC PRACTICE AS LARGE AS ST LUKE'S THAT PHYSIATRIST REFERRAL ARE NOT SOP!!!!!RECUIT THIS DISCIPLINE IF YOU WANT TO TAKE ST LUKE'S NEUROLOGICAL PROGRAM WITH GREATER SUCESS OF RECOVERY TO THE NEXT LEVEL! CLONE DR DEPADUA..............WE SEE A TON OF MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL IN THE ST LUKE SYSTEM - SHE IS NUMBER ONE IN TRULY CARING ...........

08/05/2024
Dr. Depadua is a wonderful, knowledgeable and caring physician. She and I work together on my care plan, and I could not think of ever going to anyone else! Thanks Dr. Depadua!

08/02/2024
Dr. DePadua is exceptional in her thoroughness and care. She is an extraordinary doctor. I am very fortunate to have found her.

07/19/2024
Ashley L de Padua, MD is the best provider ever fantastic stuff very nice very helpful very polite kind generous very respectful very patient and this has been the best provider I've ever had I would recommend this provider to my family or my girlfriend / future wife and I would also recommend this provider to my kids when I have kids out in the future

06/29/2024
Very satisfied with my visit. Dr. Ashley was very knowledgeable and professional, Took time to listen to my concerns. She made suggestions as to how best treat my condition. Dr. Ashley was very pleasant and kind.

06/08/2024
Dr DePadua is up there as one of the best providers I have ever encountered, and currently the best specialist I am regularly seeing (i've seen dozens specialists in my lifetime so that Is saying something!) She has improved my QOL tremendously in the year I have been a patient of hers and for that I am so thankful. She is so amazing at educating, and also recognizes the importance of continued education for herself which I think Is a sign of a wonderful doctor. She has never made my concerns feel small or tried to dismiss me. Truly an asset to St Lukes and is one of the few reasons I will continue using this hospital system

06/01/2024
All good

05/05/2024
Dr. Depadua is always kind to listen to my questions and concerns and always takes the time to discuss them and together we come up with a plan for treatment or testing. I appreciate how much time she spends with me. She is very compassionate and caring. I honestly could not imagine going to anyone else! To me most visits I feel that I bring a lot to discuss or a new concern, and she never fails me or casts off my troubles. She is wonderful. Thank you Dr. Depadua!

05/01/2024
I think De Padua is super. She is very knowledgeable and thorough. I am so happy that she is helping me.

04/30/2024
Very pleasant experience

04/17/2024
Dr.DePadua was very thorough with her exam, answered my questions, and was very good at positively comparing my physical symptoms to my previous appointments. Yes, I would recommend her!

04/14/2024
This Dr. Is super she really cares she is one of the best St. Lukes s has on there staff

04/03/2024
Dr. Depadua is an excellent doctor who was very thorough.

02/25/2024
Always have excellent experience at this office.

02/03/2024
Exceptional care and concern about patients health and history

01/20/2024
Dr. de Padua is one of the best physicians I have ever had the pleasure of working with in my life on my health journey. She is kind, caring, professional, and the time I spend with her is invaluable. She takes the time to listen carefully and always follows up with what I have to say. She is wonderful!

12/15/2023
Shes a great person and wants to help me.

12/06/2023
Dr. DePadua's office visit is one of the best I have ever had. She is excellent.

11/26/2023
Dr. De Padua is wonderful! The best provider I have ever had!

11/22/2023
Always excellent care service at this office.

11/17/2023
Very lucky to have found Dr DePadua as a provider, she has done more to improve my QOL in the last year than any of my other specialists. She is so willing to work with me to brainstorm treatments for my more rare conditions, and is always aware of and passionate about new/current research.