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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Very good listener and gave us new options.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Excellent! Listened, came up with a game plan for my pain, answered my questions! His nurse Jenna was excellent as well. Also, Kylie in X-ray:)
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Love how helps me and is going to go to bat for him regarding my pain! 💕
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Very knowledge
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Would prefer that my previous records be more thoroughly reviewed prior to visit.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Had idea to help with problem
.was in smiley postive mood..made visit pleasant..thankyou
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Very friendly and knowledgeable
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Brunz was very knowledgeable, very compassionate and a good listener. I feel fortunate to have found him.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Great guy. Very informative!
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Brunz sees many patients each day, yet when he is with you, he makes you feel like you are his only patient. I truly appreciate the way he listens and genuinely hears what you are saying—something not all doctors do. He has a special heart and deep compassion, especially because he understands those of us who live with constant pain and never minimizes it. He is always searching for answers and relief. Dr. Brunz is a true blessing.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
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(Old Main Office) Sioux Falls
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.
Very good listener and gave us new options.
Excellent! Listened, came up with a game plan for my pain, answered my questions! His nurse Jenna was excellent as well. Also, Kylie in X-ray:)
Love how helps me and is going to go to bat for him regarding my pain! 💕
Very knowledge
Would prefer that my previous records be more thoroughly reviewed prior to visit.
Had idea to help with problem .was in smiley postive mood..made visit pleasant..thankyou
Very friendly and knowledgeable
Dr. Brunz was very knowledgeable, very compassionate and a good listener. I feel fortunate to have found him.
Great guy. Very informative!
Dr. Brunz sees many patients each day, yet when he is with you, he makes you feel like you are his only patient. I truly appreciate the way he listens and genuinely hears what you are saying—something not all doctors do. He has a special heart and deep compassion, especially because he understands those of us who live with constant pain and never minimizes it. He is always searching for answers and relief. Dr. Brunz is a true blessing.