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Dr. William Salvatore Scialla, DO

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(961 Ratings)

Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (2000)

Professional interests include: intrathecal chemotherapy (into the spinal fluid), bleeding disorders, breast cancer, and more.

1240 S Cedar Crest Boulevard Suite 401
Allentown, PA 18103

(610) 402-7880

Dr. William Salvatore Scialla, DO is a medical oncologist in Allentown, PA specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and adult hematology. He graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. William Salvatore Scialla, DO is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG) and Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Office Locations

Address:

1240 S Cedar Crest Boulevard Suite 401
Allentown, PA 18103

Address:

2545 Schoenersville Road Third Floor
Bethlehem, PA 18017

Some issues Dr. William Salvatore Scialla, DO can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

Hemophilia

Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder in which blood cannot clot normally. After an injury, people who have hemophilia bleed longer because they lack certain blood proteins that are responsible for clotting, called clotting factors. Some hemophiliacs are mildly deficient in this protein, so they bleed only when injured or after surgery. Those who are severely deficient, however, may experience symptoms of spontaneous bleeding, including the following:

Presence of blood in stool or urine
Frequent nosebleeds or large bruises
Unusual bleeding after being vaccinated
Pain, swelling, or tightness in joint

Most people with hemophilia have a family history of the disorder, though about 30% do not. The most common forms are hemophilia A (classic hemophilia) and hemophilia B (Christmas disease). Hemophilia A and B share certain characteristics, but different genes are involved. Acquired hemophilia is very rare and has been linked to autoimmune conditions, cancer, and multiple sclerosis.

Hemophilia may be diagnosed using a blood test. If there is family history of the disorder, testing may be done prenatally. Treatment involves regular intravenous replacement of clotting factors, which may be produced in a laboratory (recombinant) or come from blood donors. For people with milder forms of the disease, a hormone called desmopressin may stimulate the body to produce clotting factors. Other drug therapies include medications that help slow the breakdown of blood clots and medications that are applied directly to the wound to promote clotting.

Living with hemophilia can be challenging, but simple things may help prevent excessive bleeding. For example, choosing activities like walking or swimming over contact sports can prevent injuries and strengthen muscles while protecting the joints. Chances for bleeding may also be reduced by making sure that children wear helmets and elbow pads during activities like bicycle rides.

Thrombocytosis (High Platelet Count)

Thrombocytosis is a disorder where people have too high of a concentration of platelets. Excess platelets can cause blood to clot in the veins. Blood clots in the veins are particularly dangerous, as they can obstruct blood flow and cause heart attacks and strokes. Thrombocytosis has two forms:

Thrombocythemia, also referred to as primary or essential thrombosis (ET), develops from irregular bone marrow cells that produce too many platelets. The cause of these bone marrow cells is unknown.
Reactive thrombosis (RT), also referred to as secondary thrombosis, arises from a different condition such as cancer, anemia, spleen removal, or infection. It is most common in older adults, but can occur in people of all ages. Symptoms of reactive thrombosis may gradually develop over time and typically include bruising, gum bleeding, and blood clotting.

If a doctor suspects a patient has thrombocytosis, a complete blood count (CBC) or platelet count test helps determine the concentration of platelets in a person's blood at a given time. Thrombocytosis can be diagnosed by hematologists using advanced tests on platelet samples. Flow cytometry tests detect abnormalities by evaluating the characteristics of a platelet sample using targeted lasers and lights.

Patients with high platelet counts are frequently prescribed a daily dose of over-the-counter medication aspirin to thin the blood. Platelet-lowering medications, such as hydroxyurea and Intron A, may reduce the likelihood of blood clot formation. Excess platelets may also be removed from the blood by a procedure called plateletpheresis or platelet reduction apheresis, where blood is drawn, circulated into a centrifuge that separates the blood components, and returned to the body with some platelets extracted. Plateletpheresis is a rare procedure reserved for patients who have severe clotting.

Patients can also modify their lifestyle to better manage their disorder and minimize complications. Patients with thrombocytosis are advised to drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and to avoid smoking. Many people with thrombocytosis live healthy and fulfilling lives with proper treatment and precautions.

aspiration	15
blood draw	45
bone marrow tests	30
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	849
hospital care	229
inpatient care	229

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	342
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	53
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	39
Dementia	9
Cancer	41

aspiration	12
blood draw	41
bone marrow tests	25
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	788
hospital care	219
inpatient care	219

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	344
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	52
Less than 65	59

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	39

aspiration	17
blood draw	32
bone marrow tests	37
diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	783
hospital care	238
inpatient care	238

**Gender**
Male	362
Female	386

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	688
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	336
From 75 to 84	248
85 and over	66
Less than 65	98

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	41

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	403
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	49
Less than 65	68

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	36

aspiration	12
bone marrow tests	26
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	870
hospital care	189
inpatient care	189

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	398
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	50
Less than 65	57

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	36

doctor visit	1038
hospital care	234
inpatient care	234

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	400
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	45
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	41

doctor visit	903
hospital care	239
inpatient care	239

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	385
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	43
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	39

doctor visit	798
hospital care	164
inpatient care	164

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	368
Black	14
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	39
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	39

doctor visit	1702
hospital care	462
inpatient care	462

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Salvatore Scialla, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William Salvatore Scialla, DO treated as a medical oncologist in Allentown, PA were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and bone marrow tests.

aspiration	13
blood draw	38
bone marrow tests	29
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	950
hospital care	253
inpatient care	253

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Salvatore Scialla, DO.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	332
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	11
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	118
85 and over	39
Less than 65	52
65 to 74	152

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Salvatore Scialla, DO From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Salvatore Scialla, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Cancer	31
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. William Salvatore Scialla, DO graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000. He completed residency at LeHigh Valley Hospital Network. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (2000)

Residency: LeHigh Valley Hospital Network (2001)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William Salvatore Scialla, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG)

Lehigh Valley Health Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. William Salvatore Scialla, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 961 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. William Salvatore Scialla, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Allentown, PA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. William Salvatore Scialla, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Pfizer Inc.	$171 BAVENCIO $30	IBRANCE $29	SUTENT $22	INLYTA $16	XALKORI $13	Other $62
Incyte Corporation	$158 JAKAFI $60	$99
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$114 TASIGNA $36	NON BRAND $20	AFINITOR $17	PROMACTA $14	KISQALI $14	Other $13
Celgene Corporation	$101 Abraxane $59	Revlimid $41
Genentech USA, Inc.	$89 Alecensa $28	TECENTRIQ $26	Venclexta $20	Gazyva $15
Other	$648 OBIZUR $65	XTANDI $49	Erleada $46	IMBRUVICA $44	Eloctate $38	Other $405

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,132
Education	$149

Biography

Dr. William Scialla specializes in adult hematology and adult oncology. He is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG). He graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.