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Dr. James Bruffey, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Dr. James Bruffey, MD
4.8 (77 Ratings)

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Dr. James Bruffey, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Encinitas, CA.
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Dr. James Bruffey, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Encinitas, CA
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Offers telehealth

Dr. James Bruffey, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Encinitas, CA.

About

Dr. James Bruffey, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Encinitas, CA. They currently practice at Mercy Physicians Medical Group,Scripps Clinic and are affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. Dr. Bruffey has experience treating conditions like Scoliosis, Intervertebral Disc Disease and Degenerative Disc Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bruffey received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 77 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Bruffey is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Friendly Staff

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Compare with other Orthopedic Surgery Specialists

Compare Dr. Bruffey with our nearby Orthopedic Surgery Specialists at Southwest Healthcare Temecula Valley Hospital
These providers are on the medical staff of Southwest Healthcare Temecula Valley Hospital
These providers are on the medical staff of Southwest Healthcare Temecula Valley Hospital.
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Scoliosis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Scoliosis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Back Pain
Herniated Disc
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Myelopathy
Sciatica
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Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Herniated Disc Surgery
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
De Quervain's Disease
Hip Tendinitis
Joint Pain
Knee Fracture
Limb Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Miner's Knee
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pelvic Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Fusion
Steroid Injection
Ankle Fracture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Broken Neck
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Neck Muscle Strain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Sacral Fracture
Schmorl's Nodes
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthrocentesis
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Kyphoplasty
Laminoplasty
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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Locations

  1. 1 Scripps Clinic
    326 Santa Fe Dr Fl 2, Encinitas, CA 92024
  2. 2 Office
    320 Santa Fe Dr Ste 309, Encinitas, CA 92024
  3. 3 Scripps Green Hospital
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
  4. 4 Office
    326 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
  5. 5 Sav-on Drugs #9107
    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bruffey
4.8
Based on 77 Reviews
5 Stars (73)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (2)

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Apr 23, 2024
Dr Bruffey and his team are amazing! I got my L5S1 spinal fusion done two weeks ago and it went really well! Other than residual nerve and back pain which is expected I feel great! His nurse Jamie is also amazing answering my hundreds of concerns and questions via the portal! Not once did she make me feel ashamed or embarrassed for asking so many questions! Overall it was a success thanks to the knowledge and care of Dr Bruffey and his whole team! I would 100% recommend him to anyone.
Jess M. — Apr 23, 2024
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  • Orthopedic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Bruffey, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bruffey's profile.

Dr. Bruffey frequently treats the following conditions: Scoliosis, Intervertebral Disc Disease and Degenerative Disc Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Bruffey, MD is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.

Yes, Dr. James Bruffey, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA