Dr. James Bruffey, MD
Dr. James Bruffey, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Encinitas, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Scripps Clinic Encinitas - 326 Santa Fe
326 Santa Fe Dr Encinitas, CA 92024Make an Appointment
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Orthopedic surgeon James Bruffey, MD, treats a variety of diseases and conditions of the musculoskeletal system and has expertise in lumbar and cervical disc herniation, adult spondylolisthesis and degenerative scoliosis, post-traumatic spinal...read morebiography
Orthopedic surgeon James Bruffey, MD, treats a variety of diseases and conditions of the musculoskeletal system and has expertise in lumbar and cervical disc herniation, adult spondylolisthesis and degenerative scoliosis, post-traumatic spinal...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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Scripps Clinic Encinitas - 326 Santa Fe
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 29
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% higher than the national average
85%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well9% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 15
hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
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™ (2024)
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
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 26
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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Compare Dr. Bruffey with our nearby Orthopedic Surgeons at Palomar Health.
Make an appointment at Palomar Health today at
(442) 274-0583.
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