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Dr. James Bruce, MD

Colorectal Surgery
3.9 (19)
Map Pin Small Fresno, CA
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. James Bruce, MD

Dr. James Bruce, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Fresno, CA. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 44 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from University of Texas At Houston / Medical School At Houston and is affiliated with Saint Agnes Medical Center. Dr. Bruce, completed a residency at Ferguson Clin. Patients rated Dr. Bruce an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Bruce works at Saint Agnes Care Surgical Services in Fresno, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Hemorrhoids, Intestinal Obstruction and Pelvic Abscess along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Bruce's Office Locations

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    Saint Agnes Care Surgical Services
    1510 E Herndon Ave Ste 210, Fresno, CA 93720 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 954-1213

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    • Aetna
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    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
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    About Dr. James Bruce, MD

    Specialties
    • Colorectal Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 44 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1699859454
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Ferguson Clin
    Residency
    Internship
    • Meth Hospital|Methodist Dallas Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Texas At Houston / Medical School At Houston
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Saint Agnes Medical Center

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    Dr. James Bruce, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Bruce is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Bruce has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Bruce works at Saint Agnes Care Surgical Services in Fresno, CA. View the full address on Dr. Bruce’s profile.

    Dr. Bruce has seen patients for Hemorrhoids, Intestinal Obstruction and Pelvic Abscess, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Bruce on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    19 patients have reviewed Dr. Bruce. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Bruce.

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