Jennifer Bruening, MD

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Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology
Assistant Professor
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Cancer Center - Froedtert Hospital 414-805-0505
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Cancer Center - Froedtert Hospital 414-805-0505

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

8800 West Doyne Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
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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Only problem I had was with the wait time for the doctor and for the other involved with my care. All of the staff was very professional, courteous and caring.
Good bed side manner, friendly, knowledgeable and a good sense of humor.
I had a biopsy done and Dr. Bruening was excellent at communicating all throughout it.
Dr. Bruening makes me feel listened to and cared for. I would highly recommend her to others.
There was a major delay in being seen. The doctor listened well and answered questions thoroughly but I felt rushed at the end, especially when she opened the door signaling she was moving on. I am about to have a life changing surgery and was surprised to be ushered out so abruptly.
All staff I dealt with especially Dr. Bruening were very polite and courteous of my self and my questions. Dr. Bruening talked with me in more of a person to person manner than doctor to patient, greatly respect that Thank you everyone there.
She is great!
There could have been much better instructions for followup when we left the hospital after the surgery.
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