SSM Health Medical Group
Matthew Bruns, APRN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner, Orthopedic Surgery
12349 DePaul Drive, Suite 100
Bridgeton, MO 63044
In addition to treating bone health patients, Matt is the orthopedic nurse practitioner for Dr. Greg Nelson, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in adult reconstruction of the hip, knee, and shoulder. Matt sees patients in clinic and assists in surgery.
Matt received a Master of Science degree in nursing from Saint Louis University in 2005 and a doctorate in nursing practice from Maryville University, St. Louis, Missouri, in 2016. He received international certification for clinical densitometry in 2018. Matt serves as a preceptor for nursing students across several nursing specialties and sits on numerous clinical leadership committees. He is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the National Association of Orthopedic Nurses, and the National Osteoporosis Foundation.
About Me
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Culver-Stockton College
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Maryville University
Registered Nurse First Assistant
Prairie State College
Master of Science in Nursing
St. Louis University School of Nursing
Hospital Affiliations:
SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis
Certifications:
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Drug Enforcement Administration
Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs
Missouri State Board of Nursing
Medical Interests:
Bone density scanning
Bone health
Fractures and broken bones
Fragility
Hip replacement
Joint reconstruction and replacement surgery
Knee replacement
Nutrition
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Bone density scanning
Bone health
Fractures and broken bones
Fragility
Hip replacement
Joint reconstruction and replacement surgery
Knee replacement
Nutrition
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Shoulder replacement
Womens health
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SSM Health Orthopedics
12349 DePaul Drive, Suite 100
Bridgeton, MO 63044
Mon
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tue
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wed
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thu
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Fri
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sat
CLOSED
Sun
CLOSED
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