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Dr. James Brunz, MD

Dr. James Brunz, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. James Brunz, MD is an interventional pain medicine physician in Sioux Falls, SD and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of South Dakota in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center and Brookings Health System. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 106 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (106 reviews)

Practice

810 E 23rd St Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(605) 331-5890

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Brunz specializes in the areas of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Brunz's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Brunz

4.8
106 ratings, 85 with a written review
5 star
94%
94%
4 star
1%
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3 star
1%
1%
2 star
0%
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1 star
4%
4%

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He gave me an immediate solution.
He gave me an immediate solution that actually worked.
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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Mar 25, 2025
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I had an hour wait. I wasn't happy about that. Dr Brunsz is doing everything possible to manage my pain. He is a good Dr
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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Jan 09, 2025
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Discussed the Relievant Intracept Procedure
I liked Dr. Brunz. He was very thorough, took the time to explain everything. He told me that there could be some other options if the Intracept procedure didn’t work. I felt very comfortable with him saying that this procedure had a very good success rate. I am looking forward to having him do this procedure and feel optimistic that it is going to aliveate my back pain.
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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Oct 26, 2024
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Very Educational
Dr. Brunz was very open to my questions with patient and considerate answers. Although the wait was longer than anticipated, He was worth the wait!
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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Lisa S. – Aug 21, 2024
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I usually have to wait awhile to see him, but when he comes in he is friendly and seems to value me as a patient and a person.
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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jun 18, 2024
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My visit was great very professional friendly helpful I would highly recommend DR Brunz and his PCP to anyone
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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Vicki Hovrud – Apr 17, 2024
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Exceptional Dr.
Dr. Brunz is always attentive and will answer any questions I have.Very compassionate Dr.
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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Deb Bargman – Feb 07, 2024
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Dr Brunz, was very thorough and professional. He took time to check my back when other drs didn’t. He looked for the cause of my chronic back pain and answered all the questions I had. And he scheduled a n appointment for me to come back and see him sooner than expected Thank You Dr. Brunz
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Lamont Dammann – Dec 04, 2023
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Excellent experience with Dr Brunz
Very thorough and kind.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 29, 2023
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Dr. Brunz is knowledgeable & personable
I felt more informed about my specific problem and very much at ease
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 25, 2023
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Dr. is always excellent in being through and listening. Highly recommended!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Griff – Jul 25, 2023
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Explained things well
It was nice to hear what he thought and what he felt would be the best way to move forward with trying to give me relief from my back pain
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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May 12, 2023
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Simply the best. Sent to him because orthopedic surgeon gave up on my pain origin. Dr Brunz didn't give up, never got frustrated until he found it even though I did. Just simply the best.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 01, 2023
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I have been a patient of Dr. Brunz for close to 10 years. He has been nothing but professional and courteous. I like that he never seems like he is in a hurry. He takes time to answer all questions I have. He also explains things so I understand what he is talking about. He is a wonderful doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Susan – Feb 10, 2023
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Brunz is great he takes great care
I saw Dr Brunz PA and she is awesome very caring and helpful to what’s going on w me.
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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Jon Slater – Dec 09, 2022
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Best Doctor
I have never felt so valued from a Doctor! He explained things in detail to me. He never hurried me along. As well as answered every question I had. His very caring in his profession & takes the time for each person that comes into his clinic.
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
Helpful
L.D. – Oct 01, 2022
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Finally a procedure that helped He is busy but does not rush me His new cna really didn’t know how to remove sutures and she left 1/2 in they were on right side in my tattoo My acupuncturist removed them
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 27, 2022
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Saw his nurse practitioner
She was very knowledgeable and helpful. A very pleasant person. I totally trust her
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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Ruth Bartell Hansum – Sep 27, 2022
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Dr. Brunz is kind, compassionate, knowledgeable, professional, and a good listener.
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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Janine Mohr – Jun 30, 2022
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It was good. He is very informative and answeres all my questions.
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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Kay Keppers – Jun 29, 2022
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Brunz, MD is an interventional pain medicine physician in Sioux Falls, SD and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of South Dakota in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as...read more

  • Interventional Pain Medicine

  • Anesthesiology

  • Pain Medicine Anesthesiology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Iowa

    Fellowship Hospital, 2009

  • University Of Ne Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2006

  • University Of South Dakota

    Medical School, 2001

  • South Dakota State University

    Undergraduate School, 1997

  • Augustana College

    Undergraduate School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
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Anesthesiology
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Pain Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Orthopedic Institute PC810 E 23rd St Sioux Falls, SD 57105
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Sat: 9:00am - 2:00pm
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Office407 22nd Ave Brookings, SD 57006
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Office2120 Live Stronger St Tea, SD 57064
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Brookings Health System

    300 22nd Ave
    Brookings, SD 57006
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience 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

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center

    1325 S Cliff Ave
    Sioux Falls, SD 57105
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 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

    Outstanding 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 awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Huron Regional Medical Center

    172 4th St SE
    Huron, SD 57350

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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