The Upper Allegheny Health System board of directors elected Anil Pradhan, MD, to a three-year term.

UAHS is the parent organization of Olean General Hospital and Bradford Regional Medical Center, affiliates of Kaleida Health.

Pradhan, a pediatrician at BRMC since 1981, established his career and home in Bradford and, for 38 years, has been a caring physician to multiple generations of children. Pradhan is a past president of the BRMC medical staff and was honored with the 2013 Physician Award for Medical and Philanthropic Excellence, in recognition of his dedication to the Bradford community, at the Bradford Hospital Foundation’s Spring Swing Gala. He is also a past recipient of the BRMC Golden Stethoscope Award, which is presented to BRMC medical staff following nominations by hospital staff.

Pradhan earned a medical degree at the University of Bombay, served as major in the U.S. Army Corps at Walson Army Hospital, Fort Dix, N.J., completed a residency at Mercy Catholic Medical Center, Darby, and a fellowship at Nassau, N.Y., County Medical Center.

“I am excited to welcome Dr. Pradhan to the board of directors. He brings deep community knowledge and exceptional medical experience. He will be a tremendous asset to our organization as we further our mission of providing high quality care to our communities,” said Brenda McGee, chair, board of directors, UAHS.

“I’m very appreciative of the Bradford community that has placed its trust in me to care for their children over the years. I love this region and our Bradford and Olean hospitals and am proud to serve in this new capacity as a board member,” Pradhan said.