OUR SHOULDER & ELBOW DOCTORS

Evan Bash, M.D.
ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES - Dr. Bash joined the Orthopaedic Associates Division of Premier Orthopaedics in 1989 as a General Orthopedist. He completed his orthopaedic residency from Tufts, New England Medical Center in 1987. Dr. Bash is the football team orthopaedist for the Glen Mills Schools. Dr. Bash also has a special interest in Foot and Ankle Surgery.

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Dr. Bash graduated with a BA from Williams College. He received his MD degree from Jefferson Medical College in 1982. He then completed his orthopaedic residency at Tufts-New England Medical Center, where he was Chief Resident in 1987.

Dr. Bash is a resident of Delaware County. He is a Board Certified member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is also a member of the Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society, Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society, Delaware County Medical Society, Pennsylvania Medical Society, and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society.

Dr. Bash resides in Wallingford with his wife and four children. He maintains medical staff privileges at Crozer Keystone Health System, Main Line Health System/Riddle Memorial Hospital and at St. Francis Hospital in Delaware.

Mark Brigham, M.D.
SURGICAL ORTHOPEDICS - Dr. Brigham is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in general orthopedic surgery, joint replacement and sports medicine, as well as arthroscopic shoulder and reconstructive shoulder, knee and hip surgery.

Anne E. Colton, M.D.
SURGICAL ORTHOPEDICS - Dr. Colton began her interest in orthopaedic surgery as a Division 1 basketball player at the University of New Hampshire. It was there that she met an orthopaedic surgeon who helped her teammate return to the game after a season-ending ACL rupture. In this she discovered the unique ability that a surgeon has in restoring athletes to full function. She served as team captain in her senior year and was named Scholar Athlete of the Year.

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After medical school at Temple and Orthopaedic Surgery residency at Penn, she furthered her surgical skills at the elite Rush University Medical Center, where she worked with the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Bulls, as well as served as a team physician for a professional women's softball team and a minor league ice hockey team. At Rush she advanced her arthroscopic skills in the shoulder, knee, hip, and elbow, and had a tremendous amount of experience with joint and articular cartilage restoration procedures such as osteochondral autografting and allografting, meniscal transplants, autologous chondrocyte transplantation (ACI), and microfracture.

Dr. Colton is the head team physician for the women's professional soccer team, the Philadelphia Independence. In addition, together with her partners at Surgical Orthopedic Associates, Dr. Colton is the head team physician for Marple-Newtown High School, Garnet Valley High School, and Delaware Christian Academy.

Board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons, Dr. Colton is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the Pennsylvania Medical Society, Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society, and the Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society. Her hospital affiliations include Delaware County Memorial Hospital, Springfield Hospital, Riddle Memorial Hospital, Roxborough Memorial Hospital, and the Surgery Center of Pennsylvania.

Paul Horenstein, M.D.
SURGICAL ORTHOPEDICS - Dr Horenstein is a general orthopedic surgeon who specializes in foot and ankle surgery and joint replacements.
After receiving his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College, Dr. Horenstein completed his orthopedic residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at The Massachusetts General Brigham and Women's Hospital.

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Board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. Horenstein is affiliated with Roxborough Memorial Hospital, Delaware County Memorial Hospital, Riddle Memorial Hospital, Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, Springfield Hospital and the Surgery Center of Pennsylvania. His professional memberships include the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Delaware County Medical Society, Pennsylvania Orthopedic Society and the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society.

Dr. Horenstein has been practicing in the Delaware County and Philadelphia area for ten years. He is a family man who enjoys golf, reading and playing tennis.

Charles Hummer III, M.D.
ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES - Dr. Hummer joined Orthopaedic Associates Division of Premier Orthoapedics in 1995. Dr. Hummer graduated from Amherst College in 1985, with a B.A. in Biology, Phi Beta Kappa. He received his M.D. degree from Jefferson Medical College in 1989, and in the year following graduation, served a one year surgical internship at Pennsylvania Hospital, the first hospital in the United States.

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His Orthopaedic Surgery residency was completed at Thomas Jefferson University, and following residency he completed a fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at the University of Cincinnati, where he was an assistant team physician with the Cincinnati Bengals of the NFL, as well as with the University of Cincinnati.

A career long resident of Delaware and Chester Counties who began practice in 1995, Dr. Hummer is President of the Orthopaedic Associates Division of Premier, and he is also past President of and a current member of the Board of Directors of both the Pennsylvania Orthoapedic Society and the Delaware County Medical Society. He is a Board Certified member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, serves on the Medical Liability Committee of that organization, and is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons as well as a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. Dr. Hummer earned a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and was notified of this in January 2010.

Dr. Hummer is currently the Director of Sports Medicine and Team Physician for Swarthmore College, and was recently chosen to be the Team Physician for the Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer. He believes that optimum care for patients with bone and joint pain or injury is community based and personal, allowing for a strong patient-physician working relationship.

He resides in Glen Mills with his wife and two children. Dr. Hummer maintains medical staff privileges at the Crozer Keystone Health System, Main Line Health System/Riddle Memorial Hospital and at St. Francis Hospital in Delaware.

Robert Huxster, MD
CHESTER COUNTY ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES - Doctor Huxster practices general orthopaedics and sports medicine with concentrations in hand and upper extremity problems. He has extensive experience with arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder and wrist. He completed his Medical Degree and Orthopaedic residency at Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA as well as a Fellowship in hand surgery.

Jack E. Kazanjian, D.O.
LLANERCH ORTHOPAEDICS - Dr. Kazanjian, a board certified orthopaedic physician, joined Premier Orthopaedics in April of 2007 and specializes in disorders of the Shoulder and Elbow. He has extensive training in complex open and arthroscopic surgical techniques to include rotator cuff repair, instability surgery, shoulder replacement and trauma.

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Dr. Kazanjian has lectured nationally, is involved in clinical research and resident teaching, and has recently been elected to the Association of Clinical Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.

He completed his medical and orthopaedic surgical training at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and his Fellowship at The Hughston Clinic in Columbus, GA.

Jeffrey Malumed, M.D.
LIBERTY ORTHOPAEDICS - Dr. Malumed received his undergraduate degree in 1979, from the University Of Massachusetts, graduating Magna Cum Laude. His M.D. was awarded in 1983 from New York Medical College with distinctions of Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Eta Sigma, Alpha Lambda Delta, and Phi Kappa Phi. His surgical internship was completed in 1984 at Lenox Hill Hospital and his Orthopaedic Residency was performed at State University of N.Y. in 1988.

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Additionally, he completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship with Dr. Frank Noyes at Cincinnati Sports Medicine in 1989.

He is Co-Chairman of the Orthopaedic Surgery Division at Taylor Hospital. He has authored and co-authored multiple Orthopaedic research projects and Professional Presentations at various Orthopaedic and Professional society meetings and conferences.

Dr. Malumed was the Team Physician for the Philadelphia Bulldogs, the Philadelphia Storm, and was the Team Physician for the U.S. Olympic Ski Team, for over nine years. He has been the President of Premier Orthopaedics since 2001. Additionally, he was named as one of the Main Line Today "Top Docs" in Orthopaedic Surgery in 2008.

Dr. Malumed is a Board Certified member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, with re-certification earned in 2001.

Dr. Malumed is married, with two children, and has special interest areas in Surgery of the Knees, Shoulders, Sports Medicine., and Arthroscopy.

James McGlynn, M.D.
ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES - Dr. McGlynn joined Orthopaedic Associates Division of Premier Orthopaedics in 1991, after completing a four-year commitment with the U.S. Navy, including a tour of duty in Desert Storm. Dr. McGlynn has a special interest in Sports Medicine, including arthroscopic surgery of both the upper and lower extremities. He is also skilled in joint replacement of the shoulder, knee and hip.

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Graduating from the University of Scranton with a B.S. degree in Biology, Dr. McGlynn received his M.D. from Georgetown University in 1982. He completed his orthopaedic residency at Georgetown University Medical Center in 1987. He remains Board Certified in orthopaedic surgery since 1989 and earned subspecialty certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine in 2009.

Dr. McGlynn is a member of the following societies: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, American Medical Association, Delaware County Medical Society, Pennsylvania Medical Society, Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society, and the Society for Military Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is presently the Team Physician for the Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer, and the Team Physician for Cardinal O'Hara High School.

Dr. McGlynn maintains medical staff privileges at Crozer Keystone Health System and Main Line Health System/Riddle Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania and at St. Francis Hospital in Delaware. He is a native of Delaware County and currently resides in Wallingford with his wife and has two grown children.

Armando A. Mendez, M.D.
LIBERTY ORTHOPAEDICS - Dr. Mendez received his undergraduate degree from Marquette University in 1980. He was awarded his M.D. from Jefferson Medical College in 1985. He completed his surgical internship at the Medical Center of Delaware in 1986, and completed a Research Fellowship at the A.I. DuPont Institute in 1987. His Orthopaedic Residency Program was completed at the University of Kansas in 1992, and Dr. Mendez completed a Spine Fellowship from the University of Rochester in 1993.

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His hospital affiliations include Taylor Hospital, Crozer-Chester Medical Center, and Riddle Memorial Hospital. He is board certified by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

During his career, Dr. Mendez has given various presentations at many Orthopaedic Associations and Societies, and has published multiple articles on Orthopaedic Topics. He has received several awards over his academic and professional career, including the Russell S. Hibbs Award from the Scoliosis Rearch Society. He was a student member on the Admissions Committee at Jefferson Medical College, from 1982-1985.

Dr. Mendez is married with four children, and practices General Orthopaedic Surgery, including Fracture Care, Open and Arthroscopic Knee and Shoulder Surgery, Spinal Surgery and Joint Replacements.

Todd A. Michener, M.D.
CHESTER COUNTY ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES- Dr. Michener is a board certified and practices general Orthopaedics with concentrations in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, knee, elbow and hip, including arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, tennis elbow release and knee ligament reconstruction.

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Doctor Michener also specializes in advanced shoulder reconstruction, including total shoulder replacement and maximizes his patients' ability to return to a healthy and active lifestyle utilizing minimally invasive techniques for joint restoration.

He completed his Orthopaedic residency at the University of Pennsylvania in Phila., PA and went on to complete a Fellowship in Sports Medicine at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas in Spartanburg, SC

Curt D. Miller, M.D.
SURGICAL ORTHOPEDICS - Dr. Miller is an established general orthopedic surgeon who specializes in joint replacements, sports medicine, arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery and pediatric and adult fracture care. Dr. Miller was named in Main Line Today magazine Top Doc, 2003 and 2006. He was also named one of America's Top Orthopedic Surgeons in 2006.

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After completing his medical school at Temple University School of Medicine, Dr. Miller completed his orthopedic residency at Temple University. Board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons, Dr. Miller is a member of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, Pennsylvania Orthopedic Society and the Delaware County Medical Society. His hospital affiliations include Riddle Memorial Hospital, Delaware County Memorial Hospital, Roxborough Memorial Hospital, Springfield Hospital, Surgery Center of Pennsylvania and Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital.

Dr. Miller has been practicing for over 20 years in the Delaware County and Main Line areas. He believes in caring for his patients as he would his own family.

Biography:
College: University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Magna Cum Laude BS in Biology
Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine 1975-1979
Internship: Bryn Mawr Hospital 1979-1980, General Surgery
Residency: Temple University Hospital 1980-1984, Orthopedic Surgery

Professional Memberships:
Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Arthroscopic Association of North America
Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society

Areas of Special Interest:
Hip and knee replacement- Primary and Revision
Custom knee replacement
Arthroscopic treatment of arthritic knee
Fracture Care- Adult and Pediatric

Board Certifications:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Certified 1986, Re-certified 1996 and 2006

Personal Information and Awards:
Elected to Delaware County Sports Hall of Fame for basketball 1998
Provided 25 years of dedicated service to Delaware County Memorial
Hospital and the Hero Bowl Listed in Maine Line Top Doctors 2003, 2006, 2009
Consumer Research Council of America
America's Top Surgeons 2006
America's Top Orthopedist 2011

Charles J. Odgers, IV, MD
PA ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER - A Havertown native, Dr. Charles J. Odgers initial interest in orthopaedics developed as a result of a knee injury sustained while playing football his junior year at Haverford High School. An eagerness to pursue the field of orthopaedic surgery led him to a challenging premed program at Ursinus College where he graduated cum laude with Academic All-American honors. He was later inducted into the Ursinus College Hall of Fame for his accomplishments in both football and wrestling.

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Dr. Odgers received his medical degree from Temple University in 1992 where he earned Alpha Omega Alpha honors. He then completed an orthopaedic surgical residency at Thomas Jefferson University in 1997 while receiving the resident award for kind and compassionate patient care. After spending four years in the US Air Force as a board certified orthopaedic surgeon and department vice chairman specializing in sports medicine and joint replacement surgery, Dr. Odgers returned to the Philadelphia area and received specialized training in shoulder and elbow surgery.

In 2001 Dr. Odgers joined the Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Center. His special interests include shoulder and elbow surgery, arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow and knee, and joint replacement surgery. In addition, he provides orthopaedic care for several local teams and sporting events. Dr. Odgers is actively involved in several charitable organizations including the Bethesda Project, Friends in Action, and the Children of the Father Foundation.

David C. Raab, DO
PA ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER - Dr. Raab is a native of Chester County growing up in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He graduated from West Chester East High School in 1993. After graduating Cum Laude from the University of Arizona with a degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology, he returned to the Philadelphia area to attend medical school at The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and received his medical degree in 2001.

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Dr. Raab completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery in 2006 at Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia. He received the Mark and Henrietta Avart Award for outstanding resident his senior year. He is board certified in orthopaedic surgery and has been in practice since 2006 providing treatment for all aspects of musculoskeletal care.

Dr Raab joined the Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Center in January of 2012 and has particular interest in shoulder reconstruction and fracture care. He employs state-of-the-art techniques in orthopaedic surgery utilizing minimally invasive and arthroscopic approaches, helping patients recover quickly and return to an active lifestyle.

Robert A. Ruggiero, M.D., F.A.C.S.
PA ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER - Robert A. Ruggiero, M.D., F.A.C.S. graduated from Hahnemann Medical College and was elected into the National Medical Honor Society. He completed his orthopaedic residency program at Temple University Hospital under the direction of Professor John Lachman. He then joined the staff and faculty of Hahnemann Hospital and Medical College as senior instructor in orthopaedic surgery and director of the orthopaedic residency teaching program.

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Dr. Ruggiero entered into private practice at Paoli Memorial Hospital and in 1979 established the Ruggiero Orthopaedic Associates, now known as the Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Center.

Dr. Ruggiero has held many positions during his career, dedicating most of his efforts to the Paoli Hospital and the Main Line Health System. He served as President of the Medical Staff of Paoli Hospital, Vice-Chairman of the Paoli Hospital Department of Surgery, Campus Chief of the Department of Surgery and System Chief of Orthopaedics for the Main Line Health System. He was also appointed to the Paoli Hospital Foundation Board of Directors and the Main Line Health Board of Governors. Dr. Ruggiero also served two terms on the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society.

Dr. Ruggiero is known as one of the top orthopaedic surgeons in the area and was voted “Top Doc” by Main Line Today magazine for many years. He is especially noted for his expertise in total joint replacement surgery and arthroscopic surgery. He visited national centers to obtain the training and expertise that he developed over decades of practice, performing thousands of joint replacement surgeries. Dr. Ruggiero is a leader in his field and has helped to pioneer some of the orthopaedic advancements that we have seen used over the years. He shares his experience and skill with his colleagues by mentoring them to achieve their highest potential of excellence.

As a lifelong athlete and an avid competitive runner, Dr. Ruggiero competes in over fifty races per year ranging from 5K’s to half-marathons, usually placing or winning in his division. His most coveted race is the one he started himself in 2002, the annual “Race Against Arthritis” 5K Run/Walk, which benefits the Arthritis Foundation and promotes healthy lifestyles and exercise. In 2004, he was awarded the Financial Development Award by the Arthritis Foundation for his efforts. In 2005, Dr. Ruggiero’s “Race Against Arthritis” was recognized by the Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation and was asked to join his race with the annual Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis. Dr. Ruggiero’s efforts helped raise over $200,000.00 for the Arthritis Foundation in 2009.

Despite his busy professional life, Dr. Ruggiero is also a family man. Along with his wife, he has two children and four grandchildren, with whom he spends most of his spare time.

Gregory Tadduni, M.D.
LIBERTY ORTHOPEDICS - Dr. Tadduni was born in New York City, and grew up on Long Island. He earned his undergraduate degree in 1978 from Columbia University (Columbia College), receiving the King's Crown Award. He earned his M.D. degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine (in New York City), where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha, in 1982.

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He performed his surgical internship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 1982-1983, and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency, also at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, in 1987. During 1987 to 1988 he carried out a Fellowship in Hand Surgery, also at Penn. He also received additional fellowship training in spine surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Pennsyl- vania Hospital during 1988.

Dr. Tadduni has been in orthopaedic practice since 1989. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and is board certified in orthopaedic surgery. His hospital affiliations include Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Taylor Division, and Springfield Division. In 2008 he was designated a "Top Doc" by Main Line Today.

His clinical faculty appointments have been as an instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania, Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania, and a current appointment as Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, at Temple University School of Medicine.

He is licensed in the states of Pennsylvania and Delaware. He maintains a strong professional interest in surgical problems of the hand and wrist.

Adrienne Towsen, M.D..
CHESTER COUNTY ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES- Dr. Towsen practices general orthopaedics with concentrations in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery. She has extensive experience with arthroscopic reconstruction of the knee and shoulder and specializes in the most advanced techniques for rotator cuff and labral repair.

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Doctor Towsen also has interests in total joint replacement of the knee and shoulder. She completed her residency at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh PA and went on to complete a sports medicine Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Phila., PA.

Dean Trevlyn, M.D.
SURGICAL ORTHOPEDICS - Dr. Trevlyn is an established, board certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in shoulder and knee problems. He performs over 250 shoulder procedures and over 150 knee procedures a year.
These procedures include arthroscopic reconstructive surgery for the rotator cuff, labral tears, ligament injuries, meniscus tears and cartilage abnormalities.

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He performs shoulder replacement surgery including reverse total shoulder replacement and minimally invasive surface arthroplasty.
He also performs knee replacement surgery including the woman's knee. Dr. Trevlyn also treats adult and pediatric fractures.

He has received the Physician's Recognition Award several times and has appeared on CNN News Makers discussing shoulder surgery.

Dr. Trevlyn is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania medical school and has been an orthopedic surgeon at Surgical Orthopedic Associates in Broomall since 1992.

Raymond Wolfe, M.D.
ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES - Dr. Wolfe joined the Orthopaedic Associates Division of Premier Orthopaedics in 2003. He completed his orthopaedic residency at Georgetown University Medical Center in 2000.
Dr. Wolfe is an orthopedic surgeon with a focus on Sports Medicine, joint replacement and shoulder problems.

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Dr. Wolfe graduated with a BS in Biology from the University of Scranton. He received his MD degree from Georgetown University in 1995 and completed his orthopaedic residency at Georgetown University Medical Center in 2000. He is a board certified member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is also a member of the Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society and the American College of Surgeons.

He lives in Boothwyn with his wife and three children.

He maintains medical privileges at Crozer-Keystone Health System, Main Line Health System/Riddle Memorial Hospital., Brinton Lake Surgery Center and at St. Francis Hospital in Delaware.

David Yucha, M.D.
ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES - Dr. Yucha joined the Orthopaedic Associates Division of Premier Orthopaedics in 2009. He completed his orthopaedic residency at Temple University Hospital in 2007. Dr. Yucha also completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Yucha assisted as team physician for the Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Eagles during his fellowship training during the 2008 season.

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Dr. Yucha has special interest in Sports Medicine and athletic injury, as well as general orthopaedics.

A resident of Chester County, Dr. Yucha graduated with a BA in history from the University of Pennsylvania and a MS in Biology from St. Joseph's University. He received his MD from Temple University in 2002. Dr. Yucha is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He covers team sports for Cardinal O'Hara High School, Williamson Trade School and other local high schools and colleges.

He lives in Berwyn with his wife and two children.

He maintains privileges at Crozer-Keystone Health System, Main Line Health System/Riddle Memorial Hospital and at St. Francis Hospital in Delaware.