Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Leadership

Program Director

Abraham Theodore Appleton, MDAbraham 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, MDJeffrey 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, MHAJoseph 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 Gardner, C-TAGMEKierstin 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, DOJeffrey 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, DOBrett 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.

 

David K Austin, MDDavid K Austin, MD

Hometown: Corning, New York
Residency Training: SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, N.Y.
Hobbies: Biking and Skiing. The outdoors.

 

 

Dr. Amanda Krupka, MDDr. 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, MDDana 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, MDAdam 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. 

 

Christopher G Paramore, MDChristopher G Paramore, MD

Hometown: Grimesland, North Carolina
Residency Training: Duke University Medical Center, N.C.
Fellowship Training: Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona
Hobbies: Golf, collecting wine, and spending time with my wife and 5(now grown) kids.

 

 

Kim L Rickert, MDKim 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, MDMason 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, MDDaniel 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.

 

 

John (HeeYoung) Lee, MDJohn (HeeYoung) Lee, MD

Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Residency Training: Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System, Seoul, South Korea
Fellowship Training: Georgetown MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD; University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA; University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
Hobbies: Golf

PGY-V Chief Residents

CrymesColt Crymes, MD

Hometown: Athens, GA
Undergrad School: Presbyterian College
Medical School: University of Queensland-Ochsner Clinical School
What drew me to Orthopaedics: The hands-on nature of surgery drew me in. I enjoy the atmosphere in the OR and the combination of critical thinking and technical skill required to provide care for patients.
What do I like to do in my free time: I enjoy hunting and fishing

 

EdelsteinAlexander Edelstein, MD

Hometown: Great Neck
Undergrad School: University of Rochester
Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University
What drew me to Orthopaedics: Orthopaedics is the best specialty! From the variety of injuries and conditions to the many different surgical techniques, Orthopaedics is hands down the best specialty.
What do I like to do in my free time: Playing the drums, watching football, going to the gym, playing tennis.

 

WardellWilliam Wardell, DO

Hometown: Jackson, NJ
Undergrad School: The College of New Jersey
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
What drew me to Orthopaedics: The anatomy and integrated function of the human musculoskeletal system has always fascinated me. The ability to restore anatomy and function, while improving patient quality of life, is what drew me to Orthopaedic surgery. Using my knowledge and hands on skills to help my patients achieve their dreams, is a lifelong dream come true.
What do I like to do in my free time: Watching baseball, football, hockey and basketball. I enjoy Snowboarding, Golfing, and playing any other sports. As well as hanging out with my dog.