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Dr. James Bruffey, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.8 (77)
Map Pin Small Encinitas, CA
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Overview of Dr. James Bruffey, MD

Dr. James Bruffey, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Encinitas, CA. Dr. Bruffey, completed a residency at Ucsd Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Bruffey an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Bruffey works at Mercy Physicians Medical Group,Scripps Clinic in Encinitas, CA with other offices in La Jolla, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Scoliosis, Intervertebral Disc Disease and Degenerative Disc Disease along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Bruffey's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Scripps Clinic
    326 Santa Fe Dr Fl 2, Encinitas, CA 92024 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 633-7240
  2. 2
    Office
    320 Santa Fe Dr Ste 309, Encinitas, CA 92024 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 230-5188
  3. 3
    Scripps Green Hospital
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 554-7988
  4. 4
    Office
    326 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 230-5188
  5. 5
    Sav-on Drugs #9107
    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 554-7988

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Scripps Green Hospital
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

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Scoliosis
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Scoliosis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
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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    4.8
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    About Dr. James Bruffey, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1447225446
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Ucsd Medical Center
    Residency
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Bruffey has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Bruffey has seen patients for Scoliosis, Intervertebral Disc Disease and Degenerative Disc Disease, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Bruffey on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    77 patients have reviewed Dr. Bruffey. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Bruffey.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Bruffey, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Bruffey appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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