Dr. Adam Bruggeman, MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
15+ years of experience
Dr. Adam Bruggeman, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in San Antonio, TX and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Legent Orthopedic Spine and South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
4 Star Rating
Based on 63 reviews 4 Star Rating (63 reviews)
Practice
19026 Ridgewood Pkwy Ste 311 San Antonio, TX 78259Telehealth available
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At a Glance
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Bruggeman specializes in the areas of Addiction Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital
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Dr. Bruggeman's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bruggeman
4.0
63 ratings, 35 with a written review
| 5 star | 71% | 71% |
| 4 star | 3% | 3% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 star | 25% | 25% |
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Amazing Patient Care and Office
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Robert Harris – Oct 29, 2024
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Down to earth
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Roberto Reyes – Aug 20, 2023
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Best Surgeon in San Antonio. Highly recommend.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Karen Goode – Jun 05, 2022
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Surgery after the first consult only took 4 months to complete, he completed my surgery in less than an hour which is just incredible, and they helped keep me at ease through my extreme anxiety about having surgery. I will forever be grateful to him and his team for taking such good and thorough care of me. He explained everything well, they’ve been very accommodating with my crazy schedule and preexisting conditions, and overall impressed the hell out of me. I don’t trust ANYONE, but I definitely trust this doctor to keep my best interests at heart.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Bethany Chalk – May 31, 2021
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No response to calls or email, trying to make appointment.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
6 others found this helpful
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Beatriz Garza – Nov 11, 2020
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Dr.Bruggman and his staff very professional and friendly. Knowledgeable. caring and accessible to clarify doubts. Thanks
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Leida – May 26, 2020
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I have had several surgeries And Dr. Bruggerman and his staff has been very great. I would recommend him my friends and family. He listens to your concerns and I trust him with any procedure I may need. Thanks Dr. Bruggerman from the bottom of my heart.
What went well
- Office environment
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Appointment was rushed
5 others found this helpful
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Donna Horton – Feb 15, 2020
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My quality of life is much better since having back surgery and I will always be extremely grateful to Dr. Bruggerman.
Many thanks to Dr. Adam Bruggerman and Dr. Yvonne Paredes for providing me with excellent surgical care and post surgical care.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Yesenia Buenrostro, Laredo,Tx – Nov 14, 2019
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My experience thus far focuses on the incompetent office staff , hard to connect to actual person in this office. I was told I would need a procedure and to be done within a couple weeks from initial appt.and a scheduler would contact me, no scheduler has contacted me in those two weeks. I left several voicemails and an email to get status of my procedure schedule? Days later still no return call back, my pain Dr. Said procedure very important and should have been done already! So he left detailed text to Dr Bruggerman and still nothing. I have lost valuable time and possibly more damage due to this office not even contacting me after initial appt. most unprofessional Dr’s office I have ever dealt with , if it’s regarding my insurance coverage then at least have the decency to return my call to discuss! I guess I’m on my own to figure next step from here? Maybe just go straight to the ER and let them know what’s going on here
What went well
- Office environment
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Oct 08, 2019
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Refused to live up to their word. My fiancé was in a car wreck and was referred by her lawyer to this office. We met with Yvonne back in early April, who told my fiancé that there was “no way she could perform her job” (sitting at a desk at a call center for 8 hours a day) based on her injuries. She assured my fiancé that she would write her out of work until we got xrays back. We went and got the xrays. Came back to this office a month later, and were told that she wasn’t a candidate for surgery. This second visit we met with a different PA.
Now the office says they won’t provide my fiancé write out of work for the time they said they would. She didn’t go back to work based on what Yvonne told her (that she shouldn’t), and now is going to be fired on Monday (today is Friday) for failure to provide the paperwork that Yvonne now won’t provide. My fiancé relied on Yvonne’s assessment to not go back to work...and now we find out that Yvonne isn’t good for her word.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
13 others found this helpful
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May 17, 2019
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I would not reccommend Dr. Bruggeman or his office. I decided that after years of having a herniated disc hitting the scaitic nerve to have surgery in Dec. Not only did his office drop the ball on giving me a back brace prior to surgery, I am in more pain now than i was before. I had micro/lami done in Dec. When I communicated that I was in a lot of pain still, he basically brushed me off and said to see my pain management dr from now on. A most recent MRI shows disc hitting nerve STILL.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
15 others found this helpful
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Apr 12, 2019
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My experience with DR Bruggeman was awesome he’s a wonderful man he’s a wonderful doctor I would recommend him over and over again this man will fix you right up he’s the best back doctor ever,sincerely Randy Guerra
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Randy Guerra in San Antonio , TX – Feb 07, 2019
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I had back surgery on Dec7. Pain in back, back of legs , and intolerable burning of feet had been getting worse since my last military duty between 2009 and 2016. Blunt force trauma, osteo arthritis, pinched nerves were impacting my everyday life and ability to do the things I like and to socialize. Today is Dec 18 and all I can say so far is that this man is short of nothing less than miraculous. I went to two surgeons before selecting Dr Bruggeman. Minimally invasive. Quick!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Ken Bueche in San Antonio, TX – Dec 19, 2018
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The experience I had with Dr. Bruggeman was of the worst kind. I went to Dr. Bruggeman to have fusion surgery on my vertebrae. The day of surgery I was told to go in at 12 o'clock noon for 2 o'clock appointment. Dr. Bruggeman never came into my room until 7 PM. When I woke up from the surgery I was told I was a quadriplegic. Before the surgery I was fully functional but with neck pain. I don't know what happened in that surgery room that day but I don't recommend Dr. Bruggeman.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
26 others found this helpful
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R.C in San Antonio, TX – Sep 21, 2018
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Excellent care, had worst pain of my life. 2 weeks after minimally invasive surgery back at work, 3 months later no pain, 6 months after living life better than before injury. Wonderful staff, excellent mid-level practitioners.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Juan in Laredo, Texas – May 08, 2018
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Dr. Bruggeman and his staff were amazing. I was literally in so much pain and could barely walk. They expidited my surgery after review of my MRI. Let’s just say my disc was not in the right place. Ouch!! Immediately after the procedure I experienced no pain! He also let me know that having a minimally invasive procedure was my best option based on age. The other doctor was recommending disc replacement. NO! It’s been three months and I’m already back in the gym. Great experience! Thanks Dr. B
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Mar 29, 2018
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I had a bad experience And had to have a second surgery with a surgeon that knew what he was doing.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Feb 19, 2018
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If you are seriously considering looking for a Great surgeon look no further. You have found him. Dr Bruggerman is the best. Acdf 1/09/2017.I was a bit concerned about the surgery and what to expect post op. After meeting with him a few times I knew this is who hands I wanted to place my life in. I am so grateful I did! You and your staff are absolutely the best. I thank you all for your empathy and kindness that you guys have given me. 2week follow up and everything is nice and neat. Thank you
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Terrie in San Antonio – Jan 26, 2018
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Best surgery experience I’ve ever had. Total professional, extremely skilled and just a nice guy. I have complete confidence in him.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Stephen Colonna in San Antonio, TX – Dec 02, 2017
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Dr. Bruggeman is an awesome surgeon and has a staff that is second to none, I have had several surgeries with him and it he takes care to explain everything and takes great care of his patients. He has my highest recommendation.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jun 30, 2017
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How was your experience with Dr. Bruggeman?Overall Patient Satisfaction
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Bruggeman to family and friends is 3.952381 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
My staff and I are unequivocally committed to providing world class patient centered care. As a patient you can expect us to strive for perfection in the following care areasMedical competence in traditional and cutting edge treatments,...read more
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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South Texas Spinal Clinic, San Antonio
Fellowship Hospital, 2013University Of Florida
Internship Hospital, 2008University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At San Antonio Long School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2007Trinity University - Masters In Hospital Administration
2003Creighton University
Undergraduate School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Preventive Medicine®
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Addiction Medicine
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
92%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
87%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
93%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
86%Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 1011% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
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