About
Dr. Jay Kadhiwala is a board-certified family medicine physician who grew up in Allentown and built his practice to serve the community he calls home. S. in Biology from Villanova University before completing his MD at Drexel University College of Medicine. He also holds an MBA from Drexel's LeBow College of Business. His residency in Family and Community Medicine took place at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
Dr. Kadhiwala holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He is passionate about managing complex chronic disease, preventive health, musculoskeletal care, dermatologic care, lifestyle medicine, and integrative therapies. He believes every patient deserves accessible, high-quality primary care tailored to their individual needs. Beyond the clinic, he hosts the Allentown chapter of Walk with a Doc at Trexler Park and plans to create the Keystone Direct Health Community Fund to extend care access to patients facing financial hardship.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
B.S. in Biology, Villanova University
Medical School
Drexel University College of Medicine, MD
Residency
Family and Community Medicine, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Additional Training
MBA, Drexel University LeBow College of Business
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Kadhiwala right for?
Dr. Kadhiwala works well for patients of all ages seeking a consistent, relationship-driven primary care physician. Adults managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or metabolic disorders benefit from his thorough, unhurried approach. He is a strong fit for college students near the Lehigh Valley campuses who need accessible, flexible care. Patients seeking transgender care, sexual health services, or hormone replacement therapy will find knowledgeable, affirming support. Families looking for a single physician to cover preventive, urgent, and behavioral health needs are also a natural match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Kadhiwala focuses on complex chronic disease management, preventive health, musculoskeletal care, and dermatologic care. He also provides lifestyle medicine counseling and integrative therapies. His broad training in family medicine allows him to treat patients across all age groups and stages of life.
Yes, Dr. Kadhiwala holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He earned his MD from Drexel University College of Medicine and completed his residency in Family and Community Medicine at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
Dr. Kadhiwala earned his MD at Drexel University College of Medicine and his MBA at Drexel's LeBow College of Business. He completed his residency in Family and Community Medicine at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
Yes, Dr. Kadhiwala offers transgender care and hormone replacement therapy as part of his clinical scope. He approaches these services with the same individualized, evidence-based care he brings to all his patients.
Yes, members reach Dr. Kadhiwala directly by text. This direct access is a core feature of the Keystone Direct Health membership model and means you do not need to go through a receptionist or nurse line for routine questions.
Yes, Dr. Kadhiwala actively serves college students near Lehigh University, Muhlenberg College, and other Lehigh Valley campuses. Keystone Direct Health's flexible membership and same-day availability make it a practical option for students who need accessible primary care.
Dr. Kadhiwala performs a broad range of in-office procedures including skin biopsies, joint injections, cryotherapy, laceration repair, Nexplanon placement and removal, IUD removal, and pulmonary function testing. He also conducts EKGs and point-of-care lab testing on-site.
Dr. Kadhiwala believes every patient deserves accessible, high-quality primary care tailored to their individual needs. He takes time with each appointment, running 45 to 90 minutes, and focuses on both prevention and long-term health management. His background in both medicine and business informs how he structures care around transparency and patient access.
Yes, Dr. Kadhiwala hosts the Allentown chapter of Walk with a Doc at Trexler Park. He also plans to launch the Keystone Direct Health Community Fund to help patients who face financial barriers to care.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026