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James R. Bruns

MD
Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine,
Interventional Pain Medicine,
Pain Medicine

About Me

Conditions I specialize in
  • Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine
  • Interventional Pain Medicine
  • Pain Medicine

James Bruns, MD, made the decision to become a physician during his senior year of high school after shadowing a doctor for a month. He chose to specialize in pain management because of the opportunity to help make his patients' lives more manageable, more meaningful and more active.

Dr. Bruns is board certified in both anesthesiology and pain medicine, a distinction fewer than 30 percent of all pain physicians attain. He treats primarily adults for any chronic pain, specializing in neck and back pain, along with non-medical treatment of migraine. He previously served as an assistant professor in anesthesia and pain medicine.

Friendly and approachable, Dr. Bruns takes a multi-modal approach to every patient, using both advanced interventional pain procedures and medical management to tailor treatments to each individual. He encourages everyone to take charge of their health, doing everything they can to live better.

Dr. Bruns has been on Cincinnati Magazine's Top Doctor list for the past four years and received the 2016 Rising Star Medical Award from Venue magazine.

Married with children, Dr. Bruns enjoys spending time with family.

Locations I practice at

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    TriHealth Orthopedic & Spine Institute - Anderson
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    TriHealth Orthopedic & Spine Institute - TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion
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    TriHealth Orthopedic & Spine Institute - Western Ridge
  • Education

    • University of Minnesota Medical School | Internship, 2005
    • University Of Cincinnati Academic Health Center | Medical School, 2004
      Doctor of Medicine (MD)
    • University of Cincinnati Medical Center | Residency, 2009
    • University of Cincinnati Medical Center Hospital | Fellowship, 2011

    Certifications

    • American Board of Anesthesiology | Other, 2010
    • American Board of Anesthesiology | Other, 2012

    Ratings and Reviews

    The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
    4.9 / 5 (612 ratings, 10 comments)
    Comments from patients
    • 5 / 5
      Very professional and caring
      Reviewed March 26, 2026
    • 5 / 5
      The best
      Reviewed March 26, 2026
    • 5 / 5
      Excellent
      Reviewed March 12, 2026
    • 5 / 5
      Great and caring doctor
      Reviewed March 12, 2026
    • 5 / 5
      I always have a very good experience when I go to their office. The staff is very friendly and helpful, and I consider Dr. Bruns to be the best in his field! He is knowledgeable, and he always takes his time to make sure all of my questions are sufficiently answered. He is always very personable and I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for care in his field.
      Reviewed March 08, 2026
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