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Dr. James Bruffey, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 63
Dr. James Bruffey, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth
Map Pin Small Encinitas, CA
Dr. James Bruffey, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Encinitas, CA.
Dr. James Bruffey, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. James Bruffey, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 63
Encinitas, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

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

About Dr. James Bruffey, MD

Dr. James Bruffey, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Encinitas, CA. Dr. Bruffey currently practices at Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe and is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. Dr. Bruffey has experience treating conditions like Lumbosacral Stenosis, Intervertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Degenerative Disc Disease, Lumbar Radiculopathy, Spondylolisthesis, Back Pain, Myelopathy, Radiculopathy, Sciatica, Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve), Limb Pain, Lumbar Spine Fracture, Herniated Disc, Low Back Pain and Lumbar Compression Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Bruffey's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Bruffey also speaks Filipino. Dr. Bruffey is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lumbosacral Stenosis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Spinal Stenosis
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Lumbosacral Stenosis
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Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Scoliosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Spondylolisthesis
Back Pain
Myelopathy
Spinal Discectomy
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Limb Pain
Spinal Fusion
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Herniated Disc
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Sacrum Disorders
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Coccygeal Pain
Cervical Radiculopathy
Laminoforaminotomy
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Spine Deformities
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Bursitis
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Chronic Neck Pain
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Joint Pain
Piriformis Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Broken Neck
Broken Arm
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Humerus Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Gait Abnormality
Shoulder Fracture
Spinal Osteophyte
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Trigger Finger
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
Bone Cancer
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
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
Foot Infection
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
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
Miner's Knee
Muscle Cramping
Neck Sprain
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacral Fracture
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
TMJ
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Torticollis
Whiplash
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Wrist Fracture
Anterior Interbody Lumbar Fusion (ALIF)
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
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Point Injection
Vertebroplasty
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
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    Access Plus HMO
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  • Options PPO
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    Navigate HMO
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    Open Choice PPO
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    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Southern CA Select HMO
  • CA Healthnet PPO
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    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
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  • Blue Card PPO
  • Marketplace CA HMO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
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  • Curative PPO
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    Curative EPO
  • Premium
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    National POS

Where Dr. James Bruffey, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe
    326 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 753-5594
  2. 2 Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines
    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 299-2984

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Feb 13, 2025
Dr. Bruffey is highly capable with great interpersonal skiils. He is confident in his abilities and knows what he is doing. He is very personable and exudes positive, optimisitc outlook that inspires patients. His nurse Jaime Gerza, R.N. is also very capable and responsive. I recommend him unreservedly and have only heard good things about him from past patients. He has a great reputation.
Bill Fawell — Feb 13, 2025
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Meet Dr. James Bruffey, MD

Languages Spoken
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Dr. Bruffey frequently treats the following conditions: Lumbosacral Stenosis, Intervertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Degenerative Disc Disease, Lumbar Radiculopathy, Spondylolisthesis, Back Pain, Myelopathy, Radiculopathy, Sciatica, Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve), Limb Pain, Lumbar Spine Fracture, Herniated Disc, Low Back Pain and Lumbar Compression Fracture. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Bruffey, MD is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.

Yes, Dr. James Bruffey, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.
Training & Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. James Bruffey, MD Practices

  • Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA

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