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Dr. Alan Bruns, MD

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Dr. Alan Bruns, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Fargo, ND.
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Dr. Alan Bruns, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 63
Fargo, ND
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. Alan Bruns, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Fargo, ND.
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Dr. Bruns graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1990 and completed a residency at Tripler Army Medical Center.Dr. Alan Bruns, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Fargo, ND and has 34 years experience. Dr. Bruns currently practices at Essentia Health-South University Clinic (Fargo) and are affiliated with Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes and Essentia Health-Holy Trinity Hospital. Dr. Bruns has experience treating conditions like Acute Pharyngitis, Outer Ear Infection and Pharyngitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bruns received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Bruns' office accepts new patients. Dr. Bruns is board certified in Otolaryngology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Locations

  1. 1 Essentia Health South University Clinic (Fargo)
    1702 University Dr S, Fargo, ND 58103
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:15
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:15
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:15
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:15
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:15
  2. 2 Essentia Health St. Mary's Detroit Lakes Clinic
    1027 Washington Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
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  3. 3 Essentia Health Park Rapids Clinic
    705 Pleasant Ave S, Park Rapids, MN 56470
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Experience and Background Check

Acute Pharyngitis
Outer Ear Infection
Pharyngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Outer Ear Infection
Pharyngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Outer Ear Infection
Pharyngitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Sinusitis
TMJ
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Acute Laryngitis
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Broken Nose
Cervical Vertigo
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Rhinitis
Conductive Hearing Loss
Deformities of Auricle or Pinna
Deviated Septum
Dizziness
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Enlarged Turbinates
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Facial Fracture
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Head and Neck Cancer
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Headache
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Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Jaw Fracture
Laryngitis
Loss of Smell and Taste
Mixed Hearing Loss
Myringitis
Nasal Polyp
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Nosebleed
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Oral Cancer
Otitis Media
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Perforated Eardrum
Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sleep Apnea
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Suppurative Otitis Media
Thrush
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Thyroid Cancer
Tinnitus
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Tongue Cancer
Tonsillitis
Vertigo
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Adenoidectomy
Desensitization
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Ear Tube Placement
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Perforated Eardrum Repair (Tympanoplasty)
Rhinoseptoplasty
Thyroidectomy
Wound Repair
Acoustic Neuroma
Acute Epiglottitis
Adenoiditis
Anosmia
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Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Bone Cancer
Chronic Adenoid Infection
Chronic Adenotonsillitis
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Common Cold
Cough
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Deafness
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Down Syndrome
Ear Abscess
Ear Ache
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Facial Nerve Disorder
Geographic Tongue
Gum Cancer
Hearing Loss Due to Noise
Hyperacusis
Hyperparathyroidism
Labyrinthine Dysfunction
Labyrinthitis
Laryngeal Cancer
Lip Cancer
Loss of Taste
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Malignant Otitis Externa
Maxillary and Malar Fractures
Meniere's Disease
Nose Cancer
Orbital Fracture
Osteosarcoma
Otosclerosis
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Perilymph Fistula (PLF)
Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngolaryngitis
Postnasal Drip
Retropharyngeal Abscess
Salivary Gland Cyst
Sjögren's Syndrome
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Throat Pain
Tongue-Tie
Tonsil Cancer
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Vocal Cord Polyp
Wheezing
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Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Audiometry
Balloon Sinuplasty
Carotid Ultrasound
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Facial Bone
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Frenectomy
Glossectomy
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Oral Cancer Screening
Parathyroidectomy
Radiofrequency Ablation Turbinate
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Scan
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tonsillectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ultrasound
Uvulectomy
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction

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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Alan Bruns, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Fargo, ND and has over 33 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1990. He specializes in Ear, Nose, and Throat.
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Ear, Nose, and Throat
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Internship

Internship
  • Tripler Army Medical Center
    1991
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Tripler Army Medical Center
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alan Bruns, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bruns' profile.

Dr. Bruns frequently treats the following conditions: Acute Pharyngitis, Outer Ear Infection and Pharyngitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Alan Bruns, MD is affiliated with Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes and Essentia Health-Holy Trinity Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Alan Bruns, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Dr. Bruns has over 34 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes

    1027 Washington Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN

  • Essentia Health-Holy Trinity Hospital

    115 W 2nd St, Graceville, MN

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