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Dr. James Bruffey, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Dr. James Bruffey, MD
4.8 (81 Ratings)

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Dr. James Bruffey, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
La Jolla, CA
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Offers telehealth

Dr. James Bruffey, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in La Jolla, CA.

About

Dr. James Bruffey, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Bruffey currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. Dr. Bruffey has experience treating conditions like Intervertebral Disc Disease, Degenerative Disc Disease and Back Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bruffey received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 81 times. Dr. Bruffey's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Bruffey is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Back Pain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Back Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Thoracic Spine Fracture
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
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Herniated Disc
Hip Tendinitis
Joint Pain
Knee Fracture
Limb Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Spinal Fusion
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
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
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
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 Ligament Tears
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)
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Muscle Cramping
Neck Sprain
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 Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacral Fracture
Schmorl's Nodes
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 Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
TMJ
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Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Whiplash
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Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthrocentesis
Bursal Drainage
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
Herniated Disc Surgery
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Kyphoplasty
Laminoplasty
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Scripps Green Hospital
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
  2. 2 Office
    320 Santa Fe Dr Ste 309, Encinitas, CA 92024
  3. 3 Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe-Primary Care
    326 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
  4. 4 Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe-Primary Care
    326 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
  5. 5 Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation
    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bruffey
4.8
Based on 81 Reviews
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Dec 02, 2024
Dr. Bruffey and his staff are awesome. He and his staff are very professional, informative and listen. I have had 4 lumbar surgeries (which includes 2 fusions) with Dr. Bruffey over the last 15 years. Every surgery has been very successful. I have been able to return to do all my activities without any issues; surfing, prone paddling, yoga, hiking, etc. His nurse, Jamie, is always quick to respond if you have any questions or concerns. I highly recommend Dr. Bruffey!
Yvonne Chavez — Dec 02, 2024
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Orthopedic Surgery
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  • Orthopedic Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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: Intervertebral Disc Disease, Degenerative Disc Disease and Back Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Bruffey, MD is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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 Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave, San Diego, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA