Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Orthopaedic Surgery Center Completes First Total Joint Replacement

June 2022 marked an important month in Bertrand Chaffee Hospital history – the first orthopaedic joint procedures were completed at the Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Surgical suite. This came about one month after the official opening of the BCH Orthopaedic Surgical Center. The team of Dr. Paul Mason, MD and Jim O’May, PA has been thrilled to meet with and provide care to their first orthopaedic patients at BCH.

Dennis Elbow (pictured), a Wyoming County resident, received the first total joint replacement at Bertrand Chaffee Hospital when he had his right knee replaced in June.

“The introduction of orthopaedic care at Bertrand Chaffee Hospital is a direct response to community need and part of our strategic growth plan,” stated Nils Gunnersen, Bertrand Chaffee Hospital CEO. “We are pleased to have Dr. Mason and Jim O’May sharing their skill, knowledge and expertise and providing excellent care to our new ortho patients. This is a significant milestone in BCH history – having our very own orthopaedic clinic in the Springville community.”

Sue Williams was the second total joint replacement patient, receiving a total hip replacement. She commented “My care from start to finish has been professional, thorough, and complete by a medical team that was caring, fully engaged in my personal well-being, as well as being dedicated to my recovery success. I could not be happier with my choice to put my trust in Dr Paul Mason and Jim O’May and their care professionals at the Bertrand Chaffee Hospital.”

“The response has been tremendous,” commented Dr. Mason. “We are grateful to be providing care to familiar faces and new patients from the Springville community.”

Bertrand Chaffee Hospital’s new Orthopaedic Surgery Center is accepting new patients. For more information, please call (716) 794-3299.

Bertrand Chaffee Orthopaedic Surgery Center Opens

Pictured L to R: Jim O’May, PA; patient Nancy Bodekor; Dr. Paul Mason

On Monday, May 2, Bertrand Chaffee Hospital welcomed its news providers Dr. Paul Mason and Jim O’May, PA to the BCH family with the opening of the Bertrand Chaffee Orthopaedic Surgery Center.

Bertrand Chaffee Hospital is thrilled to offer orthopaedic services to Springville and the surrounding communities and for these two providers to be a part of the BCH team.

To schedule an appointment at the Bertrand Chaffee Orthopaedic Surgery Center, please call (716) 794-3299.

Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Announces Orthopaedic Program, New Providers

Bertrand Chaffee Hospital is pleased to announce the introduction of the Orthopaedic Surgery Center at Bertrand Chaffee Hospital starting on May 2, 2022.

Dr. Paul Mason, MD, will be providing orthopaedic services to Springville and the surrounding communities. Dr. Mason completed medical school at the State University of New York at Buffalo’s Jacobs School of Medicine and Orthopaedic Training and Fellowship in hip and knee reconstruction at the world-renowned Henry Ford Health Systems. He is board-certified by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Dr. Mason is a founding partner of Buffalo Orthopaedic Group and Buffalo Bone and Joint Surgery. He is Past President of the Medical Staff at Sisters of Charity Hospital and served as Medical Director of the Millard Fillmore Ambulatory Surgical Center.

Dr. Mason is a native Western New Yorker, where he has practiced for nearly 20 years, and where he and his wife raised their four children.

Joining Dr. Mason is Physician Assistant Jim O’ May. Mr. O’ May graduated from Daemen University’s Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. He has practiced with Dr. Mason for 16 years. A Rochester native, Mr. O’ May is the proud father of two girls and currently resides in Lancaster.

Dr. Mason specializes in hip and knee reconstruction, arthroscopic treatment of shoulder disorders, and Carpal tunnel syndrome. He has achieved Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (JCAHO) accreditation for Advanced Hip and Knee Joint Reconstruction Certification and is one of only a handful of joint programs in New York State to have achieved this prestigious certification. His consistent HCAHPS scores rank him in the top 1% of orthopaedic surgeons nationally.

“Dr. Mason brings a vast wealth of experience to Bertrand Chaffee Hospital,” said BCH CEO Nils Gunnersen. “Dr. Mason, Mr. O’ May, and their orthopaedic practice are a perfect complement to our campus and our organization’s strategic intent to grow and add new services for our community. We are enthusiastic to have them join the BCH family and share their expertise in order to best serve our patients.”

Bertrand Chaffee Hospital’s new Orthopaedic Surgery Center will be accepting new patients. For more information, please call (716) 794-3299.