Jeffrey D. Bruning, MD, MBA

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Get to know Family Physician Dr. Jeffrey Bruning, who serves patients in La Vista, Nebraska.

Dr. Bruning is a trusted family physician with extensive experience and a passion for rural medicine. He sees patients at CHI Health Clinic Family Medicine/Internal Medicine/Priority Care (La Vista) in Nebraska.

CHI Health is a regional health network with a unified mission: nurturing the healing ministry of the Church while creating healthier communities. Headquartered in Omaha, the combined organization consists of 14 hospitals, two stand-alone behavioral health facilities, more than 150 employed physician practice locations, and more than 12,000 employees in Nebraska and southwestern Iowa. 

CHI Health Clinic La Vista offers patients the opportunity to have many of their health care needs met at one location. In addition to family medicine and internal medicine, this location offers a full-service pharmacy, physical therapy, and priority care – in one convenient place.

In partnership in CHI Health, Dr. Bruning is affiliated with CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center – Bergan Mercy & CHI Health Midlands.

The doctor’s acclaimed career in medicine began after he earned his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in Pembroke Pines, Florida. He then went on to perform his residency in family medicine at the University of North Dakota through their rural training track program.

Attributing his success to his mentors and the support of his family, Dr. Bruning is board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). The ABFM is a non-profit, independent medical association of American physicians who practice in family medicine and its sub-specialties.

Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility. 

Outside of practicing medicine, Dr. Bruning loves being outside on the water and boating. He also enjoys baking, cooking, golfing, listening to music, and playing the piano.

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