Meet Our Orthopedic Specialists

The Orthopedics Department at Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall is dedicated to providing for the comprehensive orthopedic needs of the Hudson Valley, including sports medicine, arthritis, joint replacement, and other joint related issues, in addition to spine, hand and bone issues as well as Trauma surgery. In conjunction with primary care and orthopedic physicians, the MSLC Orthopedics Community uses a team approach to diagnose, treat and alleviate joint pain.

Restoring quality of life for residents of the Hudson Valley region is the goal.

Pierre A. Bruneau, MD

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine
Residency: U.S. Naval Medical Center - San Diego
Fellowship: Hospital for Special Surgery

Dr. Pierre Bruneau graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1995. Following medical school, he entered active duty service with the
United States Navy, where he completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency in 2003. During his naval career, he served aboard ships and deployed with the United States Marine Corps to Iraq, providing surgical care in challenging and austere environments.

In 2009, Dr. Bruneau pursued advanced training in Adult Reconstructive Surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, specializing in complex hip and knee replacement procedures. Upon completion of his fellowship, he returned to San Diego to serve as a faculty member, training Navy Orthopaedic Surgery residents and continuing his commitment to both patient care and education. His military career spanned two decades, culminating in his departure from the Navy in 2015.

After leaving the Navy, Dr. Bruneau moved to New York, where he practiced in Putnam County for the next 10 years, focusing on joint replacement surgery and comprehensive orthopaedic care. He has a special interest in robotic-assisted surgery of the hip and knee and frequently performs the direct anterior hip approach for total hip arthroplasty. He treats patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis as well as those experiencing pain from prior joint replacements. In the summer of 2025, he joined Montefiore, wherehe continues his dedication to delivering high-quality, patient-centered orthopaedic care while bringing his extensive experience in reconstructive surgery to the community.

Montefiore Einstein Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
219 Blooming Grove Turnpike
New Windsor, NY 12553
Phone: (845) 580-8208

Esteban Cuartas, M.D.

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
Medical School: Instituto De Cinecias De La Salud
Residency: University of Miami School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital - Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowship: Spine Surgery at Beth Israel Medical Center

After graduating from Dartmouth College with high honors in Cell and Molecular Biology, Dr. Cuartas returned home to attend a prestigious 6-year medical school in South America. He then went on to complete a general surgery internship at the Yale School of Medicine. He finished his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Miami. Finally, before joining Orthopedics & Sports Medicine., Dr. Cuartas completed a Fellowship in Spinal Surgery at the Spine Institute of New York at Beth Israel Medical Center in Manhattan.

Dr. Cuartas has been involved extensively in Orthopedic research. He completed a two-year NIH-funded Research Fellowship in Osteoporosis while at the Yale School of Medicine. His research unraveled some of the cell signals that cause osteoporosis and was published in several scientific journals. His studies also examined the interaction of osteoporosis medications and bone injuries.

Dr. Cuartas specializes in both surgical and non-surgical care of the spine, and acute as well as chronic disorders. This includes the cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions. His interests also include cervical disc herniations, lumbar stenosis and spondylolisthesis, as well as teenage and adult scoliosis. He has presented papers/posters in Vienna, Miami, New York, Las Vegas and San Francisco in these areas. His most recent article on the treatment of Scoliosis was published in theJournal of the American Orthopaedic Society.

Montefiore Einstein Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
219 Blooming Grove Turnpike
New Windsor, NY 12553
Phone: (845) 580-8208

Gina Del Savio, M.D.

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
-Orthopedic Surgery
-Surgery of the Hand
Medical School: University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington, VT
Residency: Orthopaedics, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY
Fellowship: Hand and Microsurgery at Columbia-Presbyterian

Dr. Del Savio attended the University of Vermont College of Medicine after graduating from Brown University. She completed her Residency in Orthopedic Surgery at New York Medical College’s Westchester and NYC campuses.

Dr. Del Savio then completed a Fellowship in Hand and Microsurgery at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center before establishing Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Orange County with Dr. Hyman in 1996.

Her special interests include repetitive disorders, trauma and degenerative conditions of the hand, wrist and elbow. Dr. Del Savio is published in American Orthopedic and Related Research and has a chapter on congenital hand deformities in the textbook Principles of Orthopedics. She has presented papers at national Orthopedic and Hand Society meetings.

Dr. Del Savio’s tenure at the University of Vermont College of Medicine influenced her decision to raise her family in a more rural environment here in Orange County. Coming from a family of educators, Dr. Del Savio encourages patient education in order to enable patients to participate in the health care decision-making process. She firmly believes that patient-physician cooperation is critical for satisfactory recovery.

Dr. Del Savio is Board Certified in both Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery with membership in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH). She has also been a member of the American College of Physician Executives since 2012. Dr. Del Savio has been an active member of the Medical Executive Committee at Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall (MSLC) since 2001 and in addition to her role as surgeon, she serves as Chief Medical Officer of MSLC.

Dr. Del Savio is committed to the advancement of the practice of medicine in Orange County and is committed to professional development for herself and other Orange County physicians and surgeons. She is a long time member and past President of the Orange County Medical Society, as well as past President of the Medical Society's House of Delegates for district 6 -- advocating for the Orange County Medical Community, staff and patients.

Montefiore Einstein Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
219 Blooming Grove Turnpike
New Windsor, NY 12553
Phone: (845) 580-8208

Matthew Gordon, M.D.

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Residency: Orthopedic Surgery - SUNY Downstate, Brooklyn, NY
Fellowship: Sports Medicine at Cincinnati Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics Center

Dr. Gordon specializes in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He is board certified in orthopedic surgery, and his clinical interests include minimally-invasive surgery of the hip, knee, shoulder and elbow, as well as treating sports medicine conditions. He joined Crystal Run Heathcare in 2016 after a stint at OrthoCare Specialists in Bridgeport, CT.

Dr. Gordon received his M.D. from SUNY Update Medical University in Syracuse before completing his residence in orthopedic surgery at SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn. He also completed fellowship training in sports medicine at the Cincinnati Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics Center in Ohio. He holds a bachelor's degree in biology from SUNY Geneseo and an M.S. in marine biology from the University of Maine.

Crystal Run Healthcare
1200 Route 300
Newburgh, NY 12550
Phone: (845) 725-0100
Web: www.crystalrunhealthcare.com

Hari Gupta, DO

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: Larkin Community Hospital Inc

Fellowship: Shoulder & Elbow Surgery at the Johns Hopkins University

Dr. Gupta is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Montefiore Einstein, dedicated to enhancing the lives of his patients. With a deep passion for restoring mobility and improving functional outcomes, Dr. Gupta blends cutting-edge surgical techniques with personalized care to help his patients regain independence, alleviate pain, and achieve long lasting results.

Dr. Gupta’s commitment to excellence is evident in his comprehensive training. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at LECOMT-Larkin. During this time, he received specialized training in Trauma at Tampa General Hospital and Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, and Upper Extremity surgery at the Miami Hand & Upper Extremity Institute. This diverse experience has provided him with a
strong foundation across multiple subspecialties in the field. Dr. Gupta then pursued advanced subspecialty fellowship training in Shoulder & Elbow Surgery at the Johns Hopkins University, honing his expertise in treating complex musculoskeletal conditions.

Beyond his clinical expertise, Dr. Gupta has made significant contributions to academic medicine. He has authored several peer-reviewed publications, contributed to textbook chapters, and presented his research at numerous national and international conferences, further advancing the field of orthopedic surgery. He is also a peer reviewer for the prestigious Journal of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery. As an educator, Dr Gupta actively teaches medical students and residents, sharing his knowledge and mentoring the next generation of physicians. Dr. Gupta is an active member of several esteemed professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery (AOBOS), the American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons (ASES), and the Indian American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons (IASES). His commitment to patient care, innovation, and education ensures that his patients receive the highest standard of orthopedic treatment.

Montefiore Einstein Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
219 Blooming Grove Turnpike
New Windsor, NY 12553
Phone: (845) 580-8208

Barry Hyman, M.D.

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
Medical School: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY
Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ
Fellowship: Sports Medicine Orthopedics at John Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD

Dr. Hyman attended Columbia University where he earned a B.A. in Music/Pre Med, Masters’ Degrees in Physical Education and Education and his Doctorate in Science Education. He went on to graduate from Columbia’s College of Physicians and Surgeons where he received the New York Orthopedic Hospital Award.

Dr. Hyman completed his Orthopedic Residency at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and his fellowship in Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgery at the Johns Hopkins University.

A lifelong passion for sports and the arts fostered Dr. Hyman’s interest in Orthopedics. He holds a 4th degree black belt in Judo, and is a former NY State Champion and Empire State Games Gold Medalist, and he swam and played water polo for Columbia University. He was the Head Judo Coach for Columbia, Princeton, and Yale Universities and has taught judo at West Point.

Dr Hyman is Team physician for The Hudson Valley Renegades, and Wallkill High School. He has assisted the Team Physician for the Baltimore Orioles.

Musically, Dr. Hyman is an accomplished cellist, and has played as a member of the Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra. Before coming to Orange County he practiced in Connecticut and taught at Yale University where he helped develop a Performing Arts Medicine Program.

Clinically, Dr. Hyman’s interests are in injuries of the knee and shoulder and he is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the Arthroscopy Association of North America and served as the Chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall. Dr. Hyman is proud to continue his commitment to the community as an Orthopedic Surgeon, now as a member of the Middletown Medical team of medical professionals.

Middletown Medical
Phone: (845) 381-5705
Web: https://middletownmedical.com/medical-staff/Hyman%20M.D._Barry/

Kenneth K. Rauschenbach

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery
Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Orthopedic Surgery at Chicago Osteopathic Medical Center

Dr. Rauschenbach is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery. He has expertise in sports medicine, hip and knee replacement and trauma. He is a past Chairman of Orthopedic Surgery at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital and works with area sports teams and the New York State Boxing Commission.

Orthopedic Associates of Dutchess County, PC
21 Laurel Avenue, Suite 280
Cornwall, NY 12518
Phone: (845) 534-5768
Web: www.orthoadc.com

Enrique Sanz, M.D.

Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine Rehabilitation
- Physical Medicine Rehabilitation
Medical School: Universidad Central del Caribe, Bayamon, Puerto Rico
Residency: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at New York University Medical Center, Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation

Dr. Enrique Sanz was medically trained at Puerto Rico's UCC and later completed an internship at Cabrini Medical Center, an affiliate of Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City.

He did his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at New York University School of Medicine. There, he rotated between The Rusk Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine, Bellevue Hospital, The Hospital for Joint Disease, and both the Manhattan and Brooklyn VA hospitals.

During his residency, Dr. Sanz presented a case report at the American Congress of Rehabilitation medicine (ACRM) in Tucson, Arizona.

After residency training, Dr. Sanz pursued additional training in the subspecialty of Pain Management at Westchester Medical Center and at Sound Shore Medical Center, an affiliate of New York Medical College.

Dr. Sanz is currently Board Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and is currently Board eligible by the American Board of Anesthesiology for completing an accredited fellowship in the area of Pain Management.

Dr. Sanz practices physical medicine and the treatment of spinal disorders. He performs acute and chronic pain management, electrodiagnostic studies, epidural injections, sacroiliac injections and spinal facet joint injections.

Montefiore Einstein Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
219 Blooming Grove Turnpike
New Windsor, NY 12553
Phone: (845) 580-8208

Krystle Pohl, PA-C, ATC

Board Certified: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant
Medical School: Pace University

After earning her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training/Exercise Science from Ithaca College Krystle worked in the Hudson Valley as an athletic trainer in sports medicine. She has held positions at the State University of New York’s College at New Paltz and with several sports camps at the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Krystle’s connections with the Orthopedics & Sports Medicine family began when she was a young athlete. She was a competitive gymnast locally and a graduate of Valley Central High School. Her interest in sports led to her goals of becoming an orthopedic physician assistant.

Early on in her career, she established a professional relationship with the Orthopedics & Sports Medicine team as an athletic trainer and then later as a medical assistant. She left to continue her studies and eventually attend Pace University Lenox Hill Hospital’s Physician Assistant Program.

Krystle represented her peers as class president and was also an active member of the Student Academy of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. She graduated with her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and earned the Physician Assistant Leadership Award.

Krystle is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the New York State Society of Physician Assistants, and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association.

Montefiore Einstein Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
219 Blooming Grove Turnpike
New Windsor, NY 12553
Phone: (845) 580-8208