Dr. James T. Brunz is a fellowship-trained pain medicine physician who provides non-surgical musculoskeletal care to patients for whom surgery is not the best option or has failed to provide sufficient relief of symptoms. He works closely with the surgeons at OI to provide comprehensive musculoskeletal care.
Dr. James T. Brunz is a fellowship-trained pain medicine physician who provides non-surgical musculoskeletal care to patients for whom surgery is not the best option or has failed to provide sufficient relief of symptoms. He works closely with the surgeons at OI to provide comprehensive musculoskeletal care.
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Excellent dr!!! Very friendly and patient ! He spends time with me answering all of my questions !! He is very caring and concerned about my pain . He has treated me with medications and steroid injections . He is very thorough with my pain management plan .
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
I am so thankful for Dr. Brunz. Not only can he figure what your puzzle is, he is determined to follow it through to the end.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
He never gave up and always listened and believed me! I am feeling the best I have felt in nearly 3 years. Thank you! Thank you!
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
He listens to me understands my situation im hoping he can help me
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Exceptional visit! Personable! Listens! Very knowledgeable!
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Highly recommend Dr Brunz he’s always so friendly and truly cares about his patients
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
We needed to wait two hours to see him, but it’s worth it when he gets to you
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
He is amazing!
(2 months ago)
May-2026
He is awesome if you need this type of services your in the hands of the best of the best. Nurses are great as well he has a fantastic team
Dr. James T. Brunz is a fellowship-trained interventional spine and pain physician specializing in chronic low back pain, vertebrogenic pain, and minimally invasive spine treatments. He practices at Orthopedic Institute in Sioux Falls, SD, providing advanced image-guided interventional procedures, neuromodulation, and the Intracept® Procedure for vertebrogenic low back pain.
Dr. Brunz is recognized as an Intracept® Center of Excellence physician, a designation awarded to clinicians who demonstrate exceptional proficiency and adherence to best practices in basivertebral nerve ablation for vertebrogenic pain. His clinical approach emphasizes precision, patient-centered care, and comprehensive diagnostic evaluation to identify the true pain generator before recommending treatment.
He collaborates closely with orthopedic surgeons, physiatrists, and rehabilitation specialists to provide coordinated, evidence-based musculoskeletal care focused on restoring function and reducing long-term dependence on medications.
Excellent dr!!! Very friendly and patient ! He spends time with me answering all of my questions !! He is very caring and concerned about my pain . He has treated me with medications and steroid injections . He is very thorough with my pain management plan .
I am so thankful for Dr. Brunz. Not only can he figure what your puzzle is, he is determined to follow it through to the end.
He never gave up and always listened and believed me! I am feeling the best I have felt in nearly 3 years. Thank you! Thank you!
He listens to me understands my situation im hoping he can help me
Exceptional visit! Personable! Listens! Very knowledgeable!
Highly recommend Dr Brunz he’s always so friendly and truly cares about his patients
We needed to wait two hours to see him, but it’s worth it when he gets to you
He is amazing!
He is awesome if you need this type of services your in the hands of the best of the best. Nurses are great as well he has a fantastic team
Exelent care