Pierre Bruneau, M.D.
Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
Adult Reconstruction and General Orthopaedics
Pierre Bruneau, M.D.
Commander Pierre A. Bruneau graduated magna cum laude from Tulane University in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a History minor.
In 1991, he entered Tulane University School of Medicine on the Military Health Professions Scholarship Program and earned a Doctor of Medicine degree in 1995. He began active naval service in 1995 as an intern in General Surgery at Naval Medical Center San Diego. After completing internship, he served with the Marines as the Battalion Surgeon for the 7th Communications Battalion in Okinawa, Japan from 1996-1997. This was followed by a two-year tour as a General Medical Officer onboard the USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) where Commander Bruneau circumnavigated the globe became a shellback and earned his Surface Warfare Medical Department Officer pin. In 1999, he returned to Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) and completed the Orthopaedic Surgery residency in 2003.
Commander Bruneau served for four years as Attending Physician in Orthopaedic Surgery and Department Head at Naval Hospital, Yokosuka, Japan. In 2008, he completed fellowship training in Adult Reconstructive Surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, New York. In 2009, he deployed to Al Taqqadum as a staff Orthopaedic Surgeon in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, during this deployment he earned the Fleet Marine Force Qualified Officer pin. He has served as a staff Orthopaedic Surgeon at NMCSD for 7 years. During his tenure, he became a subject matter expert in hip arthroscopy and a sought-after advisor to the Orthopaedic Surgery specialty leader in matters of young adult hip pathology. He served as the division head of the adult reconstructive service and as a member of the venous thromboembolic committee created a tool to risk stratify orthopaedic patients that was consistent with the current recommendations of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. As an essential member of the combined Department of Defense / Veteran’s Administration team he developed and edited a clinical practice guideline for the management of hip and knee osteoarthritis.
Commander Bruneau is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He attained fellowship in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. He is the recipient of the Navy Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal and the Navy Achievement Medal in addition to unit, service, and campaign awards.
Education
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Fellowship, Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, CA Internship, Basic Surgery, Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, CA M.D., Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA B.S. in Biology (magna cum laude), Tulane University, New Orleans, LA |
August 2007 - July 2008 July 1999 - June 2003 July 1995 – June 1996 August 91 – June 1995 1986 – Dec 1990 |
Current Position
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Staff Orthopaedic Surgeon Adult Reconstruction and General Orthopaedics CareMount Medical Group 185 Route 312 Brewster, NY 10509-2338 |
August 2015-present |
Other Positions and Employment
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Assistant Professor of Surgery Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Bethesda, MD |
January 2014-July 2015 |
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Director, Adult Reconstructive Service Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Naval Medical Center San Diego San Diego, CA |
July 2010-July 2015 |
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Staff Orthopaedic Surgeon Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Naval Medical Center San Diego San Diego, CA |
August 2008-June 2010 |
| Fellowship, Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY | August 2007 - July 2008 |
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Department Head Department of Musculoskeletal Services United States Naval Hospital, Yokosuka Yokosuka, Japan |
July 2004 – July 2007 |
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Staff Orthopaedic Surgeon Department of Orthopaedic Surgery United States Naval Hospital, Yokosuka Yokosuka, Japan |
July 2003 – June 2004 |
| Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, CA | July 1999 - June 2003 |
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General Medical Officer United States Navy U.S.S. John C. Stennis (CVN 74) |
July 1997 – June 1999 |
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Battalion Surgeon 7th Communication Battalion United States Marine Corps Okinawa, Japan |
July 1996 - June 1997 |
| Internship, Basic Surgery, Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, CA | July 1995 – June 1996 |
Certification and Licensure
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American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Certificate Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery California State Medical License New York State Medical License Washington State Medical License |
2005-2025 2005 1997-2015 2007-present 2010-2013 |
Professional Memberships and Activities
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons International Congress for Joint Reconstruction International Society of Hip Arthroscopy Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons Western Orthopaedic Association California Orthopaedic Association American Medical Association |
2010-present 2015-present 2015-present 2015-present 2013-2015 2011-2015 2013-2015 2005-2016 |
Committee Assignments and Administrative Services
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VA / DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for Non Surgical Management of Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis - Working group member / Editor Venous Thromboembolism Clinical Quality Team – Orthopaedic Champion Medical Boards, Convening Authority, USNH Yokosuka, Japan Credentials Committee, USNH Yokosuka, Japan |
2013-2015 2011-2015 2006-2007 2004-2007 |
Educational Activities
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Clinical Educator Involved in direct resident education in both clinic and the operating room with a focus on hip arthroscopy and major joint arthroplasty. Coordinate and teach a recurring anatomy lab on hip and knee arthroplasty |
2008-2015 2010-2015 |
Publications
| Barlow B, Reem J, Stanley M, Craven C, Bruneau P. Inter-rater and Intra-rater reliability of the Alpha Angle of the Hip: Is the Alpha Angle Reliable? Curr Orthop Pract. 2014;25:383-88. |
Abstracts and Presentations
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Femoral Stem Subsidence After Impaction Bone Grafting: A Comparison of Morselized Bone Allograft versus Synthetic Bone Graft Substitute Hospital for Special Surgery Research Day – New York, New York |
June 2008 |
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Management of Tibial Non-Unions Orthopaedic Grand Rounds - San Diego, California |
May 2003 |
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Management of Calcaneal Fractures Orthopaedic Grand Rounds – San Diego, California |
December 2002 |
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The Effectiveness of Magnetic Resonance Arthrography in the Diagnosis of Acetabular Labral Tears: A Retrospective Review Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgery – Vail, Colorado |
December 2001 |
