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Conditions I specialize in
  • Pediatrics

John D. Bruns, M.D. is a board-certified pediatrician and sees patients at the TriHealth Physician Partners Finneytown and Butler locations. Dr. Bruns grew up in the Cincinnati neighborhood of Mount Airy and moved to St. Louis, MO for college and Medical School. After graduating from Saint Louis University College of Medicine 1998, Dr. Bruns completed his pediatric residency at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO in 2001. Dr. Bruns and his wife worked with the Catholic Medical Mission Board for a year in Kenya at North Kinangop Hospital before returning to his home town. He has been a member of the TriHealth team since 2002.

Dr. Bruns enjoys working with families and growing with them and their children. He values getting to know families as their children progress from completely dependent infants to walking and talking toddlers and onto school, adolescents and beyond. It is those relationships that enable Dr. Bruns to develop treatment plans that will work for his patients and families when facing life’s challenges. Dr. Bruns see patients from birth to 21 years of age for well care, sports physicals, immunizations, acute and chronic illnesses and behavioral concerns.

Education

  • Saint Louis University School of Medicine | Medical School, 1998
    Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  • Saint Louis University School of Medicine | Other, 1998

Certifications

  • American Board of Pediatrics | Other, 2002

Ratings and Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
4.9 / 5 (105 ratings, 10 comments)
Comments from patients
  • 5 / 5
    Dr Bruns is the best!
    Reviewed March 02, 2026
  • 5 / 5
    Dr Bruns is amazing! He listens and takes his time to make sure all questions are answered
    Reviewed February 18, 2026
  • 5 / 5
    We love Dr. Bruns. He's very thorough and takes the time to listen to all questions and concerns. He always goes above and beyond. Couldn't ask for a better doctor for my daughter. He is a rare gem and you don't find many provides like him anymore.
    Reviewed February 07, 2026
  • 5 / 5
    We love Dr Bruns and recommend him to all friends and family.
    Reviewed February 06, 2026
  • 5 / 5
    Dr. Bruns is always kind and patient with myself and my child. Always includes both of us when trying to get to the root of the problem.
    Reviewed February 01, 2026
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