(KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — October 2026) Recently, Premier Orthopaedics & Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center announced the addition of five new highly skilled physicians to their medical staff, expanding patient access to specialized orthopaedic and subspecialty care across the Delaware Valley.
The newly appointed physicians bring subspecialty training and expertise in elbow and shoulder surgery, adult reconstruction and joint replacement, plastic and reconstructive hand surgery, and non-operative pain management. (Links to their personal biographies have been added to each name)
- Vibhu Banala, MD —A hip and knee replacement surgeon, Dr. Banala completed his residency at Montefiore Medical Center and fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco. He is seeing patients at the Glen Mills and Aston offices.
- David Cholok, MD — A plastic, reconstructive, and hand surgeon focusing in hand and upper extremity care, peripheral nerve surgery, and microsurgical reconstruction. Dr. Cholok completed training at Stanford University, Mass General Brigham, and The Buncke Clinic. He is seeing patients at the King of Prussia and Philadelphia offices.
- Anthony Hanna, MD — A non-operative interventional pain management physician who completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and fellowship in Pain Medicine at UPMC. Dr. Hanna is seeing patients at the Chadds Ford and King of Prussia offices.
- Liam Kane, MD — A shoulder and elbow care surgeon, Dr. Kane did his residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and fellowship at Rothman Orthopaedics. He is seeing patients at the Langhorne and Rockledge offices.
- Claire McDaniel, MD, MBA — A hip and knee replacement surgeon, Dr. McDaniel completed her residency at Johns Hopkins and fellowship training at Rush University. She is seeing patients at the Kennett Square and West Chester offices.
This expansion follows the additions of Pamela Hale, MD; Juliana Heimur, DO; Thomas Milisits, DPM; and Patrick Sajak, MD further accentuating the practices' sustained growth and dedication to providing comprehensive orthopaedic services throughout the Greater Philadelphia region.
“As our community grows, our top priority remains delivering convenient, patient-centered, and world-class orthopaedic care right where our patients live and work,” said Christina Vannello, CEO of Premier Orthopaedics & Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center. “Welcoming these five exceptional physicians allows us to expand our subspecialty capabilities and reinforce our long-standing commitment to health, mobility, and quality of life for families across the Delaware Valley.”
With over 40 convenient locations across the region, Premier Orthopaedics & Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center provide comprehensive surgical and non-surgical orthopaedic care, physical therapy, hand therapy, MRI imaging, and Express Ortho Care.
- Call 855.ORTHO24 or 610.768.5959
- Visit premierortho.com or hand2shouldercenter.com