Regionally recognized and Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Paul Mason and Physician Assistant James O’May of Buffalo Bone & Joint Surgery, PLLC were recently terminated from the WCCHS Orthopedic Service. This rash decision determined by the Wyoming County Community Hospital Board of Managers will negatively impact patients, the community, and employees of WCCH.

Since 2014, Dr. Mason and his team have offered the highest quality orthopedic services to our Wyoming County community.  Highly regarded by his colleagues, employees, and patients, Dr. Mason was the highest ranking physician according to patient survey scores at WCCH. 

Furthermore, Dr. Mason and his team are the only area orthopedic practice recognized by The Joint Commission's Advanced Hip and Knee Joint Replacement Certification. Maintaining this accolade since 2019, this certification is almost unheard of in rural settings and suggests the quality of surgery and care that both Dr. Mason and his team have offered our community over the past 8 years. 

In addition to providing a prestigious surgical practice,  Buffalo Bone and Joint saw an average of 500-700 patients per month in the orthopedic clinic where treatment, referrals, and interventions were provided. This is an astounding number of patients, proving the immense need for our trusted, high quality, orthopedic group that has gained the respect of many in our rural community.

It is now our duty as community members to take action and voice to County Officials and the WCCH Board of Managers exactly how much we value the Orthopedic services which Dr. Mason and his team have offered since 2014.

Please consider signing the petition below in support of reinstating Dr. Mason and the Buffalo Bone & Joint, PLLC contract, attend the next WCCH Board Meeting (2/22/22 @ 4:45pm), or contact your local officials directly to express your discontent regarding their recent decision.

With Concern,

Wyoming County Resident & Hospital Employee