
James Douglas Bruffey MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Associate Department Head - Department of Orthopaedic Surgery - Scripps Clinic Medical Group
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10666 N Torrey Pines Rd# SV6La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone+1 858-554-9042
Fax+1 858-554-5231
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Education & Training
University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1995 - 1999
University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1994 - 1995
Ohio State University College of MedicineClass of 1994
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1996 - 2025
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Most Compassionate Doctor American Registry
- Top MD Consumers Checkbook
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 17 citationsFusion Rates of Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion Using Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2:Ardalan Alen Nourian, Justin Harrington, Pamela A. Pulido, Julie C. McCauley, James D. Bruffey
Global Spine Journal. 2019-06-01 - 12 citationsNew Minimally Invasive Technique for Direct Pars Interarticularis Osteosynthesis Using Cortical Screws and Spinous-Process Modular Link.Matthew J. Goldstein, James D. Bruffey, Robert K. Eastlack
Spine. 2016-12-01 - 27 citationsEffect of Anatomic Variability and Level of Approach on Perioperative Vascular Complications With Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion.Ardalan Alen Nourian, Christine M. Cunningham, Ali Bagheri, James D. Bruffey, Robert K. Eastlack
Spine. 2016-01-01
Press Mentions
SeaSpine Announces Launch of Regatta™ Lateral SystemSeptember 26th, 2018
Scripps Patient Back to Ballroom Dancing After Back SurgeryJune 13th, 2018
When Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Is the Best Option for Chronic Back Pain (Podcast)June 12th, 2018- Join now to see all
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