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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Highly recommend Dr Brunz he’s always so friendly and truly cares about his patients
(3 days ago)
Jun-2026
We needed to wait two hours to see him, but it’s worth it when he gets to you
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
He is amazing!
(1 month 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
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Exelent care
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Very good 👍
(1 month ago)
May-2026
He is the BEST!
(1 month ago)
May-2026
I saw Dr. Brunz today while in severe pain, and once again, I was reminded why I trust him so much. Even on my hardest days, I know he will help guide me through. He takes the time to truly listen and shows genuine care and compassion for his patients, which means more than words can say.
I was especially grateful to be able to share with him today that I am cancer free and to thank him for his prayers and support along the way. That kind of care goes far beyond medicine—it makes a real difference.
Thank you, Dr. Brunz, for all that you do. You are sincerely appreciated.
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.
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
Very good 👍
He is the BEST!
I saw Dr. Brunz today while in severe pain, and once again, I was reminded why I trust him so much. Even on my hardest days, I know he will help guide me through. He takes the time to truly listen and shows genuine care and compassion for his patients, which means more than words can say. I was especially grateful to be able to share with him today that I am cancer free and to thank him for his prayers and support along the way. That kind of care goes far beyond medicine—it makes a real difference. Thank you, Dr. Brunz, for all that you do. You are sincerely appreciated.
Excellent, caring, friendly, helpful staff.
very happy with my visit