Adam Bruggeman, MD

Adam Bruggeman, MD Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon in San Antonio, TX His time in Nebraska instilled a strong sense of community, service, and hard work ethic.

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Adam was born in a small town, Grand Island, Nebraska and raised in suburban Omaha, Nebraska. Adam's parents are both educators by training and he comes from a long line of clergy. His mentors impressed upon him the importance of lifelong learning, balancing family and work, and caring for the whole person. Adam completed his

Bachelor's degree in Health Administration and Policy at Creighton University, a Jesuit school in Omaha, Nebraska. While in college he received many accolades, including being selected as the school-wide orientation director, for the Honors College, for the Youth Leadership Council, and for Omicron Delta Kappa, the national leadership fraternity. Adam then elected to pursue a Masters degree in Hospital Administration at Trinity University in San Antonio. It was there that he met his wife, the former Christen Godwin. Together they have two children, Mia and Ethan, and a dog, Bailey. Upon completing his hospital administration training with an administrative internship at Methodist Healthcare in San Antonio, Adam went on to pursue his Medical Doctor degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He finished first in his class and was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honors medical fraternity. Adam was selected by the University of Florida for residency training in Orthopaedics. While there, he was part of the University of Florida athletic team physicians responsible for the musculoskeletal and spine care of all University of Florida athletes. He was the only Orthopaedic Resident in the United States selected as a Resident Representative for the Association of American Medical Colleges, which is the governing organization for all medical schools. He also served on the academic leadership committee for the American Orthopaedic Association, the invitation-only organization for top leaders in orthopaedics in the United States. He was nominated for, and currently serves as, a member of the Emerging Leaders within the same organization. He was also selected as a member of the Leadership College for the Texas Medical Association and serves on the board of the Texas Orthopaedic Association. Adam completed his Fellowship in Spine Surgery at the South Texas Spinal Clinic located in San Antonio. Patient Care Philosophy

Adam and his staff are unequivocally committed to providing world class patient-centered orthopaedic care. As a patient you can expect them to strive for perfection in the following critical areas:


Medical proficiency in traditional and cutting edge treatments, including minimally invasive surgery
Patient-centered care
Respect for your time and dignity
Accurate and timely billing
Thorough but understandable answers to your questions
Extensive care: pre-surgical, post-surgical and ongoing
Reasonably pursue all non-surgical options before discussing or providing surgical options

25 years ago the AAOS formally formed their Political Action Committee. Listen in to hear Dr Stu Weinstein, former chair...
02/18/2024

25 years ago the AAOS formally formed their Political Action Committee. Listen in to hear Dr Stu Weinstein, former chair, and Dr Wayne Johnson, current chair, talk on the history of the PAC and the importance of being involved in the political process

Recorded on Monday, February 12 at the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting, this episode sits down with the current and former chairs of the AAOS Orthopaedic PAC to celebrate its 25th anniversary. They discuss its new logo and tagline, key milestones and advocacy victories over the years, the importance of pol...

Dr Brian Miller joined me on the podcast recently. He has spent significant time outside his practice to help shape and ...
02/18/2024

Dr Brian Miller joined me on the podcast recently. He has spent significant time outside his practice to help shape and influence policy. Hear about his journey and listen to his thoughts on AI, stark law reform, and vertically integrated systems.

In this episode, returning guest and health policy researcher Brian Miller, MD, talks about the opportunity physicians have to improve care for patients outside of their regular practice. From engaging in advocacy efforts to lending their unique perspective in policy discussions, doctors can be inst...

02/17/2024

“The nine most terrifying words in the English language are ‘I’m from the government, and I’m here
to help.’”
- Ronald Reagan, President of the United States, 8/12/86

“The nine most terrifying words in the English language may be ‘I’m from your insurer, and I need prior authorization.’”
- Lina M Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Comission, 2/14/24

Happy to continue to shine the light on inadequate payment in the Medicare fee schedule for physicians. Every other aspe...
02/15/2024

Happy to continue to shine the light on inadequate payment in the Medicare fee schedule for physicians. Every other aspect of healthcare gets a pay increase that reflects inflation. Physicians, midlevels, counselors, and physical therapists instead get cut every year. It’s long past time to fix this. Call your member of congress today to ensure access and care for all patients

If current trends continue, patients are in big trouble

Always a pleasure to spend time with Dr Wayne Johnson and Dr Stu Weinstein, current and former PAC chairs respectively. ...
02/12/2024

Always a pleasure to spend time with Dr Wayne Johnson and Dr Stu Weinstein, current and former PAC chairs respectively. We just recorded our podcast commemorating the 25th anniversary of the OrthoPAC. Watch for the link in the next 24 hours!

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the AAOS annual meeting. Finishing up the board meeting then off to Super Bowl wat...
02/11/2024

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the AAOS annual meeting. Finishing up the board meeting then off to Super Bowl watch party.

Prior authorization has been weaponized against physicians and patients in the name of bottom line profits masqueraded a...
01/06/2024

Prior authorization has been weaponized against physicians and patients in the name of bottom line profits masqueraded as arguments against overuse. This article outlines the significant pain felt by patients from unnecessary and inappropriate processes.

This essay describes the author’s experience with denial of prior authorization for imaging to complete cancer staging.

01/06/2024

Thankful for the nearly 200 bipartisan members of Congress that signed on to stop physician cuts. This is the short term fix that must get included in budget bills this January. Pay cuts lead to consolidation, reduced access, and increased overall costs

Listen to my latest advocacy podcast. I spoke with Dr Kevin Weisz, an orthopedic resident, about his perspective on advo...
12/21/2023

Listen to my latest advocacy podcast. I spoke with Dr Kevin Weisz, an orthopedic resident, about his perspective on advocacy as someone who is finishing training. I will work tirelessly to ensure we have a great healthcare system for the next generation! https://ow.ly/YQmb50QkTIO

In this episode, we talk about the future of orthopaedics and the policy challenges facing our newest surgeons. Resident leader Kevin Weisz, MD, who recently attended the National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., shares his perspective on issues such as prior authorization, saf...

Honored to be invited to present at the Enneking Society annual meeting at the University of Florida on Orthopedic Advoc...
11/19/2023

Honored to be invited to present at the Enneking Society annual meeting at the University of Florida on Orthopedic Advocacy. It takes every one of us fighting to achieve the lofty goals of fixing Medicare payments and revamping prior authorization!

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San Antonio, TX
78231

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