Physicians
James D. Bruckner, MD
Credentials
Medical School
Creighton University in Omaha Nebraska
Residency
Naval Regional Medical Center, Oakland, California
Fellowship
Musculoskeletal Oncology at the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle, Washington
Board Certifications
Orthopaedic Surgery
James D. Bruckner, MD
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Dr. Bruckner did both his undergraduate and graduate work at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Mathematics and earning magna cum laude honors from the medical school. He completed his residency and served as a clinical instructor in orthopaedics with the U.S. Navy. Dr. Bruckner did his fellowship training in Seattle at Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington. While at U.W., he was an associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedics, served as Director of the hip and knee replacement service and developed the total-joint fellowship program.
He has received numerous honors, awards and peer recognition. He was Chairman of the Overlake Hospital Department of Orthopaedics from 2006 through 2010.
Dr. Bruckner is is an avid gardener, musician and enjoys both snow and water skiing.
Congratulations to Dr. Bruckner for being awarded Top Orthopaedic Doctor by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met, and Consumers Checkbook in 2015!
Specialities & Areas of Focus
Joint Replacement
Hip Arthroscopy
Orthopaedic Oncology
Trauma & Fracture Care
Credentials
Medical School
Creighton University in Omaha Nebraska
Residency
Naval Regional Medical Center, Oakland, California
Fellowship
Musculoskeletal Oncology at the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle, Washington
Board Certifications
Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards
Seattle Met Top Doctor 2012
Seattle Met Top Doctor 2013
Seattle Met Top Doctor 2014
Seattle Met Top Doctor 2015
Seattle Met Top Doctor 2020
Seattle Magazine Top Doctor 2013
Seattle Magazine Top Doctor 2014
Seattle Magazine Top Doctor 2015
Seattle Magazine Top Doctor 2018
Seattle Magazine Top Doctor 2019
Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor
Consumers Guide to Top Doctors 110 Magazine
I would highly recommend Dr. Bruckner and his team to everyone. He did a wonderful job with both of my surgeries. He's very thorough with the explanation of the procedure and what to expect post op. His bedside manor is great and he's very personable. Great surgeon!
Wonderful experience with my hip replacement... I hope that I don't need a new knee or hip, but, if I do Dr. Bruckner and his staff are my one and only choice!
Dr Bruckner is extremely skilled and his team took great care of me. I am so thankful I was referred to him.
News & Events
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Dr. Bruckner welcomes visiting surgeon from NPH
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