Dr. Bruns has been practicing orthopedics since 1985.  He completed most of his undergraduate work at The United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.  He then attended medical school at the University of Arizona, Tucson.  He finished his orthopedic residency at the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City and became board certified with the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons in 1991.

Dr Bruns is an active member of the Arizona Medical Society, Arizona Orthopaedic Society, American Medical Association, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Maricopa County Medical Society and Orthopedic Surgeons network of Arizona.  Dr. Bruns has served as the chairman of the department of surgery at John C. Lincoln hospital from 1996-2000. He was honored as one of Phoenix magazines “TOP DOCs”.  He has been the team physician for Cactus Shadow High School and is currently the team physician for North Canyon High School.  Dr. Bruns is married with three active children and enjoys playing golf, snow skiing and coaching his children’s sports.  Dr Bruns has interests in Total joint replacement, trauma and sports medicine.