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Dr. Steven Bruce, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.0 (23)
Map Pin Small Bellingham, WA
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Steven Bruce, MD

Dr. Steven Bruce, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Bellingham, WA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 45 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of Illinois At Rockford and is affiliated with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Bruce, completed a residency at Or Health Science University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Bruce an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Bruce works at Practice in Bellingham, WA. They are accepting new patients and accept UnitedHealthCare as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Bruce's Office Locations

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    Peacehealth Orthopedics Sports Medicine and Trauma Surgery At Medical Office Plaza
    3015 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 200, Bellingham, WA 98225 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (360) 733-2092
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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  • PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center

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Hammer Toe Repair
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Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
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Knee Surgery
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
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Partial Knee Replacement
Partial Shoulder Replacement
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Peripheral Nerve Block
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Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
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Shoulder Fracture Treatment
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Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
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Wrist Replacement
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 45 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1982663282
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Or Health Science University Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Illinois At Rockford
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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