711 Lawn Avenue
Sellersville, PA 18960
(215) 257-3700 phone
(215) 257-0360 fax

Doctors

JAMES L. BUMGARDNER, MD joined this practice in 1983. He is a graduate of University of Pennsylvania and Temple University Medical School. He served his internship at Bryn Mawr Hospital; his residency at Temple University Hospital, Shriner's Hospital and St. Christopher's Children's Hospital. Dr. Bumgardner is a member of the Arthroscopic Association of North America and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons for Sports' Medicine. He is the Medical Director of Grand View Sports Medicine Center and serves as the team physician for several local high schools. Dr. Bumgardner is on staff at Grand View Hospital.

PAUL L. WEIDNER, MD joined this practice in 1988. He is a graduate of Muhlenberg College and Temple University Medical School.  He performed his residency at Temple University  Hospital, Shriners Hospital and St. Christopher's Children's Hospital. Dr. Weidner is a charter member of Arthritic Hip and Knee Surgery Society and a member of the Arthroscopic Association of North America.  Prior to joining UBOA, Dr Weidner was a Staff Physician  at Temple University Hospital and Sports Medicine Center.  He is a past president of the Grand View Hospital Medical Staff (year 2000). He currently serves as the Director of Total Joint Replacements of the Hip and Knee at Grand View Hospital. Dr Weidner is on the staff of Grand View Hospital. 

JAMES M. HURLEY, MD joined this practice in 1993.  He is a graduate of Villanova University. He served his internship and residency at Temple University Hospital; Shriners Hospital and St. Christopher's Children's Hospital.  He completed post residency training at The Cleveland Clinic as well as in California where he studied shoulder surgery and sports medicine.  Dr. Hurley is a member of the Arthroscopic Association of North America and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons for Sports Medicine.  He currently serves as the physician for several local High Schools.  Dr Hurley is on staff at Grand View Hospital

ERNEST E. COPE, III, MD joined this practice in 1997. He is a graduate of University of Connecticut and The Medical College Of Pennsylvania.   He served his internship and residency at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center.  Dr. Cope completed a post residency fellowship In spinal surgery at the Thomas Jefferson University Spinal Cord Injury Center.  He is a member of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons.  Dr. Cope is on staff at Grand View Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also a member of the North American Spine Society. 

STEVEN E. CASEY, MD Joined the practice in 1998.  He is a graduate of the University of Scranton and Temple University Medical School.  He served his internship and residency at Temple University Hospital.  He completed an Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Fellowship at Brigham Women’s Hospital, a major teaching affiliate of Harvard University Medical School.  Dr Casey  served in the U.S. Navy for four years, where he was Head of the Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine at Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital.   Dr Casey  is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and a member of both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society.  He is on staff at Grand View Hospital.  

Physicians Emeritus        

RICHARD W. GODSHALL, MD established this practice in 1965. He is a graduate of Juniata College and Thomas Jefferson University Medical College. He served his internship at Geisinger Medical Center; his residency at Akron City Hospital, Graduate Hospital. Dr. Godshall served in the armed forces at Scott Air Force Base Hospital. Dr. Godshall served on the Board of Trustees of Grand View Hospital as well as Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery for 29 years. Dr. Godshall is on staff at Grandview Hospital and Temple University.

CARL A. HANSEN, MD joined this practice in 1968. He is a graduate of Hamilton College and McGill University Medical School. He served his internship at Montreal General Hospital and Montreal Children's Hospital. Dr. Hansen served in the armed forces in Viet Nam and at Valley Forge Army Hospital. He is a member of the American Back Society and a fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Hansen is on the staff at Grand View Hospital.

DAVID C. RISING, MD joined this practice in 1973. He is a Graduate of Hamilton College and Thomas Jefferson University Medical College. He served his internship at Akron City Hospital; His residency at Akron City Hospital and Akron Children's Hospital. Dr. Rising served in the armed forces at Womack Hospital. He was a Member of the Healthcare Advisory Committee to the Secretary of the Navy and is a member of the Board of Trustees of Grandview Hospital. Dr. Rising is on staff at Grandview Hospital.

Physician Assistant

JERALYN ROMANO, PA-C is a board-certified physician assistant and holds a license in Pennsylvania. She is a graduate of Towson University with a BS in Biology and received her certificate in physician assistant studies from Philadelphia University. In addition to Orthopaedic Surgery, Jeralyn completed rotations in General Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Psychology, Emergency Medicine and an elective in Cardiothoracic Surgery. She also completed a 3-month preceptorship in family practice. Jeralyn has concentrated on Orthopaedic Surgery and has over three years of experience in two different Orthopaedic Surgery practices. She is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants.

ALLYSON BRINDA, PA-C is a board certified Physician Assistant with a Pennsylvania license. She is a graduate of Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana with a BS in Biology. She became a certified Emergency Medical Technician who worked a year in the greater Cleveland Area. She obtained her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies at DeSales University in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. In addition to Orthopaedic Surgery, Allyson has completed rotations in Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychology and Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is a member of both the American Academy of Physician Assistants and Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery.

Staff 

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