Dr. Hari P. Joshi

About the Doctor

Dr. Hari P. Joshi is a board-eligible cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiology specialist with over 21 years of experience. He earned his medical degree from B.J. Medical College – University of Pune and completed his residency in internal medicine followed by fellowships in cardiovascular disease and clinical cardiac electrophysiology at Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital. Dr. Joshi currently practices at Lehigh Valley Physician Group in Bethlehem, PA, and is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest-Jefferson Health. He is accepting new patients and is highly recommended by patients, earning a 5/5 patient rating and “Patients’ Top Choice” award. Dr. Joshi has particular expertise in managing heart rhythm disorders, including atrial fibrillation, heart block, and implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators.

• Over 21 years of experience in cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology

• Patients’ Top Choice award for excellent bedside manner and clear communication

• Highly experienced in pacemaker/defibrillator implantation and replacement

• Affiliated with a top-ranked hospital for cardiology and heart surgery

• Accepts new patients and a wide range of insurance plans

Education & Training

Medical School – B.J. Medical College – University of Pune
Residency – Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital, Internal Medicine (2000-2004)
Fellowship/Additional Training –

• Cardiovascular Disease, Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital (2004-2007)

• Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital (2007-2008)

Medical Conditions Treated

• Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter

• Heart block (conduction disorders)

• Cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats)

• Coronary artery disease

• Heart failure

• Hypertension

• Hyperlipidemia

• Palpitations and syncope (fainting)

Medical Procedures Performed

• Pacemaker implantation

• Defibrillator (ICD) implantation

• Pacemaker or defibrillator replacement/revision

• Cardiac electrophysiology study (EPS)

• Radiofrequency catheter ablation (for arrhythmias)

• Cardiac monitoring (Holter, event monitors)

Services Offered

Dr. Joshi provides comprehensive cardiac electrophysiology and general cardiology services to diagnose, treat, and manage heart rhythm disorders and other cardiovascular conditions. His practice emphasizes personalized care, including detailed initial consultations, advanced device management, and long-term follow-up. He offers both in-office visits and remote monitoring for patients with pacemakers or defibrillators. Preventive counseling, medication management, and coordination with primary care providers are integral parts of his service model to optimize heart health and reduce stroke risk in conditions like atrial fibrillation.

• Initial & follow-up consultations for heart rhythm abnormalities

• Device management – pacemaker/ICD interrogation, programming, and remote monitoring

• Diagnostic testing – ECGs, ambulatory cardiac telemetry, event recorders

• Chronic disease management – atrial fibrillation, heart failure, hypertension

• Pre-procedural evaluations and post-procedural care for device implants

• Patient education on lifestyle modifications and anticoagulation therapy

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Amerihealth Caritas (Medicaid)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Capital Blue Cross (Medicare, PPO)

• Cigna (PPO)

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Highmark (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Humana (Medicare, PPO)

• Regence Health Plans (PPO)

Practice Locations

Address: 2545 Schoenersville Rd, Suite 301, Bethlehem, PA, 18017
Phone: (484) 884-4799

Hospital Affiliations

• Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest-Jefferson Health – Allentown, PA
  (High Performing in Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery, Pacemaker Implantation, Heart Arrhythmia, and multiple other cardiac specialties)