Dr. James T. Brunz Named Abbott Center of Excellence Physician

Dr. Brunz ranks among the top 5% of spinal cord stimulation implanters in the Upper Midwest and the top 10% across the broader region. His work at the Tea, South Dakota-based Orthopedic Institute involves rigorous patient selection for neuromodulation therapies, including both spinal cord and dorsal root ganglion stimulation. Beyond his surgical practice, he has served as a consultant for product design, helping refine the technology he utilizes in the operating room.

This latest designation solidifies his position as a regional leader in pain management. Dr. Brunz is currently the only physician in South Dakota to hold dual recognition as both an Abbott Neuromodulation Spinal Cord Stimulation Center of Excellence physician and an Intracept Center of Excellence provider for vertebrogenic low back pain. His approach centers on identifying the precise source of patient discomfort to ensure that only suitable candidates proceed to permanent implantation following a temporary stimulation trial.