background
background
Dr. Steven Bruce, MD

Dr. Steven Bruce, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Steven Bruce, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Bellingham, WA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois At Rockford in 1979. He is affiliated with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 4 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

3015 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 200 Bellingham, WA 98225

Make an Appointment

(360) 733-2092

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Bruce is affiliated with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center Bellingham, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bruce specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
ADVERTISEMENT
healthgrades-rx

Save money with free prescription discounts

Optum Perks and Healthgrades are subsidiaries of RVO Health.

Experience Check

Search for experience in a specific area

Learn more about experience and why treatment frequency matters

Insurance Check

Search for your insurance carrier and choose your plan type

Dr. Bruce's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bruce

4.0

23 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
74%
74%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
22%
22%

Your trust is our top concern. Learn more.

We monitor all reviews to ensure they comply with our guidelines and don’t include personal information, profanity, libel, defamation, harassment, obscenity or fraud.

All reviews are confirmed and audited before publication, and community members have the ability to flag inappropriate content for further review by our team.

Doctors can not pay for good reviews, nor can they pay to have negative reviews removed.

Any reviews that are deemed fraudulent or violate our guidelines will be removed immediately.

RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 18, 2019
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Steven Bruce, MD?
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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Lynden – Feb 11, 2018
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Steven Bruce, MD?
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
Helpful
Cary Basnar. D.D.S. in Oak Harbor, WA – Apr 30, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Steven Bruce, MD?
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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lynden, WA – May 19, 2016
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Steven Bruce, MD?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan. 26 Patient in Bellingham, WA – Jan 27, 2016
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Steven Bruce, MD?

Leave a review

How was your experience with Dr. Bruce?

Know Before You Go

About Me

care philosophy

I enjoy getting to know my patients, and try to treat them as I would like myself or my family to be treated.

biography

I am a general orthopedist, with special interest in joint replacement, arthroscopic knee surgery, and shoulder reconstructive surgery. I have been board certified for 32 years, and  have practiced in Bellingham since 1991.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Or Health Science University Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Illinois At Rockford

    Medical School, 1979

  • University Of Illinois At Urbana-champaign

    Undergraduate School, 1975
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
- 
Orthopedic Surgery
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Healthgrades receives board action history for physicians and physician assistants. The information displayed here is sourced from independent information providers, such as state board websites, and may not be the most up-to-date information. Healthgrades makes no representations with respect to the accuracy of any information provided here and assumes no responsibility or liability for such information.

Learn more about medical license public record check

Healthgrades Tips for Getting Orthopedic Care

Locations

Practice

PeaceHealth Orthopedics Sports Medicine and Trauma Surgery at Medical Office Plaza3015 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 200 Bellingham, WA 98225
1
  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center

    2901 Squalicum Pkwy
    Bellingham, WA 98225
    Recipient of 25
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% 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
Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality