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Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
Temple University School of Medicine
Professional interests include: wrist injury, knee pain, hip pain, and more.
200 East State Street Suite 108
Media, PA 19063

Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Chester, PA specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Temple University School of Medicine. Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD is affiliated with Main Line Health, Premier Orthopaedics and Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic.

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Office Locations

1 Medical Center Boulevard Po Box Ii, Suite 324
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 876-0347
(610) 872-1352
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200 East State Street Suite 108
Media, PA 19063
1-800-789-7366
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300 Evergreen Drive Suite 200
Glen Mills, PA 19342
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5201 Pennell Road Suite B
Media, PA 19063
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Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic

701 North Clayton Street Msb Suite 600
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 656-2643
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Some issues Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

  • Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
  • Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
  • Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Shoulder Arthritis

Shoulder arthritis is a very common condition that causes pain, stiffness, or a grinding sensation in the shoulder. Some patients may hear a clicking or popping noise, and all symptoms are more noticeable when moving. Arthritis occurs when the cartilage that cushions joints becomes damaged.

Normally, when two bones come together inside a joint, they are separated by a layer of tough, smooth cartilage. The cartilage allows the bones to glide across each other, which makes movement easier. Cartilage can be damaged by an injury, by an illness such as rheumatoid arthritis, or by simple wear and tear (osteoarthritis). In the shoulder, the two joints most commonly affected are the AC joint (where the shoulder blade and collarbone connect at the outside edge of the shoulder), and the glenohumeral joint (where the arm bone meets the shoulder blade).

Treatment for shoulder arthritis may include:

  • Ice and rest
  • Exercise and physical therapy
  • Over-the-counter pain medications
  • Corticosteroid injections
  • Surgery

Surgical treatments include the removal of inflamed tissue and joint reconstruction. The type of arthritis and severity of the damage will determine which treatment is most appropriate.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

arthroscopic meniscectomy

By Affordability:

arthroscopic meniscectomy
arthroscopic meniscus surgery
meniscectomy
meniscus surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania, Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD performed more arthroscopic meniscectomy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for arthroscopic meniscectomy, arthroscopic meniscus surgery, meniscectomy (meniscus removal), and meniscus surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

joint aspiration
joint injections

In 2012, Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD performed more joint aspiration, and joint injections procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chester, PA during 2012 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 145
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture 12
doctor visit 488
hospital care 128
injections 145
inpatient care 128

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chester, PA during 2013 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 170
doctor visit 532
hospital care 78
injections 170
inpatient care 78

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD.

Gender
Male 144
Female 254
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 294
Black 84
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 144
From 75 to 84 95
85 and over 61
Less than 65 98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD in 2013

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 35
Dementia 19
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chester, PA during 2014 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 201
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture 11
doctor visit 487
hospital care 64
injections 201
inpatient care 64

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD.

Gender
Male 123
Female 210
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 259
Black 57
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 127
From 75 to 84 92
85 and over 48
Less than 65 66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD in 2014

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 33
Dementia 17
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chester, PA during 2015 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 195
doctor visit 513
hospital care 86
injections 195
inpatient care 86

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD.

Gender
Male 258
Female 508
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 574
Black 146
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 324
From 75 to 84 182
85 and over 106
Less than 65 154

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD in 2015

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 35
Dementia 20
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chester, PA during 2016 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 235
doctor visit 556
hospital care 32
injections 235
inpatient care 32

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD.

Gender
Male 121
Female 249
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 276
Black 70
Hispanic 13
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 148
From 75 to 84 83
85 and over 57
Less than 65 82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD in 2016

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 32
Dementia 18
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chester, PA during 2017 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 195
doctor visit 478
hospital care 23
injections 195
inpatient care 23

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD.

Gender
Male 111
Female 203
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 239
Black 53
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 138
From 75 to 84 80
85 and over 38
Less than 65 58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD in 2017

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 33
Dementia 15
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chester, PA during 2018 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 212
doctor visit 484
hospital care 23
injections 212
inpatient care 23
joint surgery 12
lower extremity surgery 12
minimally invasive procedures 12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD.

Gender
Male 99
Female 227
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 243
Black 57
Hispanic 11
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 140
From 75 to 84 83
85 and over 41
Less than 65 62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD in 2018

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 33
Dementia 17
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chester, PA during 2019 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 250
doctor visit 617
hospital care 12
injections 250
inpatient care 12
joint surgery 13
lower extremity surgery 13
minimally invasive procedures 13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD.

Gender
Male 115
Female 236
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 277
Black 57
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 159
From 75 to 84 101
85 and over 40
Less than 65 51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD in 2019

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 30
Dementia 13
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chester, PA during 2020 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 144
doctor visit 482
hospital care 14
injections 144
inpatient care 14
joint surgery 14
lower extremity surgery 14
minimally invasive procedures 14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD.

Gender
Male 111
Female 191
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 251
Black 34
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 148
From 75 to 84 87
85 and over 32
Less than 65 35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD in 2020

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 30
Dementia 13
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chester, PA during 2021 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 220
doctor visit 587
hospital care 14
injections 220
inpatient care 14
joint surgery 20
lower extremity surgery 20
minimally invasive procedures 20

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD.

Gender
Male 137
Female 208
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 272
Black 52
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 174
From 75 to 84 93
85 and over 35
Less than 65 43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD in 2021

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 26
Dementia 10
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chester, PA during 2022 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 269
doctor visit 556
hospital care 11
injections 269
inpatient care 11
joint surgery 14
lower extremity surgery 14
minimally invasive procedures 14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD.

Gender
Male 110
Female 208
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 248
Black 49
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 160
From 75 to 84 93
85 and over 30
Less than 65 35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 28
Dementia 8
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chester, PA were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

aspiration 203
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture 11
doctor visit 525
hospital care 44
injections 203
inpatient care 44
joint surgery 14
lower extremity surgery 14
minimally invasive procedures 14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD.

Gender
Male 120
Female 226
Ethnicity
Black / African American 59
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 266
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 2
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 89
85 and over 44
Less than 65 62
65 to 74 151

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 28
Atrial Fibrillation 10
Dementia 13
Cancer 10

Education & Training

Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD graduated from Temple University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Temple University Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine

Residency: Temple University Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Main Line Health
Premier Orthopaedics
Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.79 out of 5 stars based on 409 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chester, PA. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David Thomas Yucha, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. $256,800 Juggerknot
$52,989 		Switchcut Instruments
$29,441 		Toggleloc
$23,189 		Biowick
$22,484 		Tunneloc Tibial Fixation
$22,363 		Other
$106,334
Biomet Sports Medicine, LLC $42,708 Sports Medicine
$24,101 		SET - SPORTS MEDICINE
$18,607
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc. $20,235 Zilretta
$20,235
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. $2,199 Sports Medicine
$1,553 		Trauma
$155 		ORTHOVISC
$127 		Knee
$122 		MONOVISC
$85 		Other
$157
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $2,036 DSUVIA
$2,036
Other $9,264 HEALIX KNOTLESS PEEK
$1,755 		Sports Medicine
$923 		Allograft
$878 		SPY-PHI SYSTEM
$456 		Extremities
$449 		Other
$4,803
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $256,015
Travel and Lodging $37,883
Honoraria $21,775
Food and Beverage $17,504
Education $65

Biography

Dr. David Yucha is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Dr. Yucha's areas of expertise include the following: meniscus surgery, knee arthritis, and hallux valgus (big toe bunion). After completing medical school at Temple University School of Medicine, he performed his residency at Temple University Hospital. Dr. Yucha's hospital/clinic affiliations include Main Line Health, Chester County Hospital, and Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic. Penn Medicine reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Glen Mills, PA.

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