About
Michael Carnathan, MD, is a board-certified family physician who has called the Lehigh Valley home since 2013. He earned his undergraduate degree from St. Bonaventure University and his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine. His residency training in family medicine took place at Chestnut Hill Hospital, where his peers selected him as Chief Resident. After a brief stint practicing in Rhode Island, he returned to Pennsylvania and planted roots in the Lehigh Valley.
Dr. Carnathan founded Arrow Primary Care in 2019 with a clear purpose: restore the kind of medicine built on genuine relationship between doctor and patient. He is passionate about chronic care management, including asthma, COPD, diabetes, depression, hypertension, and obesity. He also focuses on transgender medicine, weight loss management, and preventive care. Outside the office, he spends time with his wife and two sons, travels, swims, and enjoys exploring the food scene throughout the Lehigh Valley. com.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
St. Bonaventure University
Medical School
St. George's University School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Chestnut Hill Hospital (Chief Resident)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Carnathan right for?
Dr. Carnathan serves patients of all ages, from newborns through elderly adults. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, asthma, or COPD benefit from his focused, relationship-driven approach. He is a strong fit for individuals seeking transgender medicine or weight loss support. Those who value direct access to their doctor and longer, unhurried appointments will find his model a natural match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Carnathan focuses on chronic care management, including asthma, COPD, diabetes, depression, hypertension, and obesity. He also specializes in transgender medicine, weight loss management, and preventive care. He provides comprehensive family medicine for patients of all ages, from newborns through elderly adults.
Yes, Dr. Carnathan holds board certification in Family Medicine. He completed his residency at Chestnut Hill Hospital, where his peers selected him as Chief Resident. He earned his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine.
Dr. Carnathan earned his undergraduate degree from St. Bonaventure University and his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine. He completed his family medicine residency at Chestnut Hill Hospital, where he served as Chief Resident.
Yes, transgender medicine is one of Dr. Carnathan's clinical focus areas. He provides ongoing care and management for transgender patients as part of his comprehensive primary care practice.
Dr. Carnathan offers same-day scheduling for urgent and sick care. Members can also reach him directly by text, email, or phone for time-sensitive questions. He conducts virtual visits and house calls within five miles of the practice as well.
Dr. Carnathan takes a relationship-driven approach to chronic disease management. He works closely with patients over time to monitor and manage conditions like diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and depression. Longer appointment times give him space to address the full picture of a patient's health.
Yes, Dr. Carnathan cares for patients of all ages, including newborns and children. Arrow Primary Care welcomes entire families under one roof, and the membership pricing reflects tiered age-based options for individuals and families.
Dr. Carnathan has lived and practiced in the Lehigh Valley since 2013. He founded Arrow Primary Care in 2019 after more than six years caring for patients in the region.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026