Urology care remains in Bradford as Dr. David Godfrey continues his 36 years of service

Urology care remains in Bradford as Dr. David Godfrey continues his 36 years of service

BRADFORD, PA - Bradford Medical Park (BMP) became a center for outpatient services this past May, while continuing to provide a long-standing service to the Bradford community. For the past 36 years, patients in Bradford have had access to urologic care under the leadership of Dr. David Godfrey. Today, Dr. Godfrey continues to provide urology services to patients at Bradford Medical Park.

Maintaining access to specialty services remains an important part of supporting the Bradford community. Urologic conditions can affect people of all ages and can have a significant impact on comfort, quality of life and individual's overall health. Having access to a local urology provider gives patients an opportunity to address concerns without having to travel outside the community for every appointment.

Dr. Godfrey provides evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for a variety of urologic conditions affecting both men and women. Urology care can include the evaluation and management of conditions involving the urinary tract, bladder, kidneys and reproductive system.

Services may include care for:

• Urinary tract conditions
• Kidney and bladder conditions
• Kidney stones
• Bladder concerns
• Urinary incontinence
• Prostate conditions
• Men's urologic health
• Other conditions affecting the urinary and reproductive systems

"Urologic conditions can sometimes be difficult for patients to talk about, but getting evaluated and addressing concerns early is an important part of maintaining your health," said Dr. David Godfrey. "Being able to provide this care in Bradford allows patients to receive the specialized services they need while remaining close to home."

For many patients, having a specialist in their community can make it easier to follow through with appointments and ongoing care. Local specialty care also helps connect patients with other healthcare providers when additional testing, treatment or referrals are needed.

"Maintaining access to specialty care is an important part of our commitment to Bradford," said Bradley J. Chapman, president, Olean General Hospital. "Dr. Godfrey provides an important service for patients in our community who need urologic care, allowing them to access specialized healthcare without necessarily having to travel outside the area."

Patients also benefit from a connected healthcare experience through Epic, Kaleida Health's electronic health record. Through MyChart, patients can access appointments, test results and other health information in one convenient location, making it easier to coordinate care among providers throughout the healthcare system.

"For generations, the people of Bradford have trusted their local healthcare providers and we want that relationship to continue. Olean General Hospital and our team members are committed to being here for this community and providing as many healthcare services as possible, close to home," added Chapman. "We also hope the community will be here for the people who have dedicated their careers to caring for their friends, neighbors and families."

Patients interested in scheduling an appointment with Dr. David Godfrey or learning more about urology services in Bradford can call 814-362-8729.

Other than urology, the other outpatient services continuing in Bradford include primary care, pediatrics, women's health, cardiology, orthopaedics and sports medicine, general surgery, medical oncology for new patient consultations, occupational health, pain management and physical medicine rehabilitation, laboratory blood draw, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation (Upbeat) and radiology/imaging services including mammography, ultrasound, x-ray and DEXA services. The laboratory blood draw station is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Radiology/imaging services are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.