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Dr. James Bruns, MD

Dr. James Bruns, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. James Bruns, MD is an interventional pain medicine physician in Cincinnati, OH and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MEDICAL CENTER in 2004. He is affiliated with medical facilities Bethesda North Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (22 reviews)

TriHealth Group Health - Anderson

7794 5 Mile Rd Cincinnati, OH 45230
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bruns specializes in the area of Pain Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. See hospitals
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Dr. Bruns' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bruns

4.5

22 ratings, 9 with a written review
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4 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Kathy – Mar 10, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lindsay – Feb 02, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Marie D Bell – Nov 11, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Wayne L Foreman – Aug 12, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 12, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
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I would put my name but you made my life a living – Jan 22, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Jan 30, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Karl in OH – Jun 06, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Cheryl in Cincinnati – May 23, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

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,...read more

biography

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,...read more
  • Interventional Pain Medicine

  • Pain Medicine

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  • University Of Cincinnati / Medical Center

    Medical School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
Pain Medicine
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Locations

TriHealth Group Health - Anderson

TriHealth Group Health - Anderson7794 5 Mile Rd Cincinnati, OH 45230
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TriHealth Group Health - Western Ridge

TriHealth Group Health - Western Ridge6909 Good Samaritan Dr Ste A Cincinnati, OH 45247
2

TriHealth Orthopedic & Sports Institute - TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion

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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Good Samaritan Hospital

    375 Dixmyth Ave
    Cincinnati, OH 45220

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Bethesda North Hospital

    10500 Montgomery Rd
    Montgomery, OH 45242
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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