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 👍
(4 days ago)
May-2026
He is the BEST!
(6 days 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.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Excellent, caring, friendly, helpful staff.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
very happy with my visit
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Good patient communication.
Great knowledge what he can assist the patient with.
Very pleased to be his patient!
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
An excellent one doctor been going to him for about 15 years nothing but the best
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
He is the best!!
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Very professional. Listened to my explanation of my problem and delivered with confidence.Very good
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
I was so thankful to get into Dr. Brunz for my back pain. He gave me an injection to see if that helps. If not, he gave me other options of treatment. Very good listener
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 👍
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
Good patient communication. Great knowledge what he can assist the patient with. Very pleased to be his patient!
An excellent one doctor been going to him for about 15 years nothing but the best
He is the best!!
Very professional. Listened to my explanation of my problem and delivered with confidence.Very good
I was so thankful to get into Dr. Brunz for my back pain. He gave me an injection to see if that helps. If not, he gave me other options of treatment. Very good listener