Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Leadership

Program Director

Abraham Theodore Appleton, MD

Hometown: New York City
Residency Training: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, N.Y. (Orthopedic Surgery)
Fellowship Training: UCSF/San Francisco General Hospital, San Francisco, Calif. (Orthopaedic Traumatology)
Hobbies: Love of music, art, cooking. Enjoys Bicycling, hiking and tennis

Associate Program Director

Jeffrey Lutton, MD

Hometown: Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Residency Training: Geisinger Health System, Danville, Pa
Hobbies: Boating, Weightlifting, and Rugby.

Chair of Orthopaedics & Chief MSK Service Line

Joseph Y. Choi, MD, PhD, MHA

Hometown: St. Davids, Pennsylvania
Residency Training: State University of New York at Syracuse Health Science Center, Syracuse, N.Y.
Fellowship Training: East Bay Shoulder Clinic, Oakland, California.
Hobbies: Archery, Hunting, and Fishing

Program Coordinator

Kierstin Bonning, AS, C-TAGME

Hometown: Sayre, Pennsylvania
Hobbies: Spending time with my family, being outside at the pool and relaxing by the bonfire. I love to craft, whether it be sewing, crocheting or making rock art to add more color to my back yard. 

Faculty

Jeffrey Alwine, DO

Residency Training: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, N.J.
Fellowship Training: Plancher Orthpaedics and Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Foundation

Brett Auerbach, DO

Hometown: Long Island, New York
Residency Training: North Shore Long Island Jewish-Planview Hospital, Planview, N.Y. Peninsula Hospital Orthopedic Consortium, Far Rockaway, N.Y.
Fellowship Training: Orthopedic Research of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.
Hobbies: Playing basketball, and spending time with my kids.

Amanda Krupka, MD

Hometown: Cortland, NY
Residency Training: Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, NY
Fellowship Training: Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN
Hobbies: baking, traveling, craft beer, and spending time with family

Dana LaVanture, MD

Hometown: Loveland, Colorado
Residency Training: Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre Pennsylvania
Fellowship Training: University of Connecticut, Glastonbury, Connecticut
Hobbies: Global, humanitarian, and wilderness medicine; mountain climbing, hiking, backpacking; home renovations

Adam Nasar, MD

Hometown:  Long Branch, NJ         
Residency Training:  Boston Medical Center
Fellowship Training:  University of Arizona, Banner Health, Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship
Hobbies: Playing guitar, basketball, tennis, grilling. 

Kim L Rickert, MD

Hometown: Athens, PA
Residency Training: Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliate Hospitals, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Fellowship Training: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas Texas

Mason Stilwell, MD

Hometown: Ithaca, New York
Residency Training: University Hospital, Syracuse, N.Y.
Fellowship Training: Stanford Hospital, Palo Alto, California.
Hobbies: Hunting & Fishing

Daniel L Tayag, MD

Hometown: Fort Myers, Florida
Residency Training: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Erie, PA
Fellowship Training: Georgia Orthopedic Trauma Institute, Macon, Ga
Hobbies: Table tennis, spending time with my wife and our German Shepherd.
 
 

PGY-V Chief Residents

Michael Elder Waters, MD

Hometown: Cottonwood, ID
Undergrad School: University of Idaho
Medical School: University of Washington
What drew me to Orthopaedics: The combination of comradery, excellence, and passion for Orthopaedic Surgery among the physicians remains unparalleled throughout my clinical experience. Orthopaedic surgery boasts countless opportunities to make palpable, life-altering differences in the lives of our patients. When you pair these surgeons with a patient population that is motivated to improve their quality of life, amazing things happen.
What do I like to do in my free time: Playing basketball or volleyball, hunting, hiking, running, wakeboarding, snowboarding, reading, and playing guitar.

Andrew Lachance, MD

Hometown: Manchester, ME
Undergrad School: Bates College
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
What drew me to Orthopaedics: The combination of interesting anatomy, constantly evolving technology and satisfied patient population drew me to orthopedic surgery. The field allows patients of all ages to get back on their feet to enjoy the activities and lifestyle they love.
What do I like to do in my free time: Weightlifting, supporting all New England pro sports teams, playing tennis, fishing, spending time with family at our lake house in Maine.

Roman Steika, MD

Hometown: Newark Valley, NY
Undergrad School: SUNY Binghamton
Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University
What drew me to Orthopaedics: The field of orthopedic injuries is fascinating to me. I am very interested in learning how to treat high energy traumas, athletic injuries, developmental deformities, and many other musculoskeletal conditions. Orthopedic surgeries tend to be a good mix of both minimally invasive procedures and cases with more extensive and complicated dissections. I look forward to learning how to operate on acute presentations as well as chronic problems to restore function or improve quality of life.
What do I like to do in my free time: Traveling, hiking, camping, fishing, weightlifting, volleyball, hockey, and snowboarding.