Jennifer Bruening, MD

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Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology
Assistant Professor
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Clinical Cancer Center - Froedtert Hospital

About

Dr. Jennifer Bruening is a board certified otolaryngologist, head and neck surgeon and fellowship trained in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. She completed her undergraduate degree and medical school at the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities, double majoring in Biology and Physiology at the College of Biological Sciences. She then went to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for her Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery residency in the research track, where she spent an additional year in Robert Ferris's lab studying the impact of the immune system on HPV-associated cancers. After residency, Dr. Bruening completed a fellowship in Advanced Head and Neck Surgical Oncology at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, OR. She then stayed to complete a Head and Neck Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship, focusing on microvascular reconstruction under Dr. Mark Wax. Dr. Bruening has a special interest in minimally invasive techniques and robotic assisted surgery, as well as reconstructive surgery. Her research interests include quality improvement, outcomes improvement and HPV-related oropharyngeal cancers.

Overview

Treatment & Services

Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery
Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery
Parathyroid Surgery
Parotidectomy
Salivary Gland Surgery
Sialoendoscopy
Skin Cancer Reconstruction
Skin Cancer Surgery
Thyroid Surgery
Transoral Robotic Surgery
Virtual Visit

Diseases & Conditions

Benign and Malignant Head and Neck Tumors
Facial Trauma
Goiter
Hyperparathyroidism
Parathyroid Cancer
Salivary Gland Cancer
Skin Cancer of the Head and Neck
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodules

Ages Seen

Infant
Child
Adolescent
Adult
Senior

Languages Spoken

English

Hospital Affiliations

Froedtert Hospital

Locations

Clinical Cancer Center - Froedtert Hospital

Education & Training

University of Minnesota - Minneapolis - Doctor of Medicine - (2013)

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - PA - Residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - (2013-2019)

Oregon Health Sciences University Hospital - Portland - Fellowship in Advanced Head and Neck Surgical Oncology - (2019-2020)

Oregon Health Sciences University Hospital - Portland - Fellowship in Head and Neck Microvascular Reconstruction - (2020-2021)

Patient Reviews

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Ratings

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Dr. Brurnig
Dr. Bruening excellently explained procedures and options.
As in the past, Dr. Bruening was very professional and she did an excellent job in explaining the PET scan results and the next steps in Joe's Cancer treatment.
No my problems are my own and I have to deal with them as they come to me. I got this far with everything going on with me and I don't know what else anyone can do for me. It's a time for healing and I know that it going to take a long time before I am fully healed thank you for everything you have done for me
Everyone was on time for appointment. As a matter of fact they called me in early.
Very friendly and reassuring
Dr. Bruening. Excellent
Dr. Bruening was great! Froedtert runs like a well oiled machine.
I always feel well cared for at Froedtert. Thank you!
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