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James Bruffey

Orthopaedics

James Bruffey, M.D.

La Jolla, CA

Orthopedic surgeon James Bruffey, MD, treats a variety of diseases and conditions of the musculoskeletal system and has expertise in lumbar and cervical disc herniation, adult spondylolisthesis and degenerative scoliosis, post-traumatic spinal conditions, spinal stenosis, cervical myelopathy and radiculopathy, adjacent segment disease after fusion, revision surgery and spinal fractures related to osteoporosis, tumor and trauma. Additionally, his practice includes minimally invasive techniques fo

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30+

Years in Practice

Peer Recognition

  • Castle ConnollyTop Doctor

    2017-2026 (10 years)

  • HealthgradesHealthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Spine Surgery

Conditions & Treatments

Spinal FusionDegenerative Spine ConditionsCervical Spine DisordersLumbar Spine DisordersSpinal Deformity & ScoliosisMinimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
  • Scripps Green Hospital
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital

Experience

30+ years in practice