Wayne L. Bruffett, M.D. Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

Primary Appointment Location

Orthopaedic and Spine Clinic in North Little Rock
4261 Stockton Drive
Stockton Medical Plaza
Suite 100
North Little Rock, AR 72117

Appointment Phone Numbers: 501-526-1046
New Patients; 501-526-5451
Returning Patients

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Overview

Areas of Expertise: Orthopaedics; Spine Care
Accepting New Patients: Yes
Provides Second Opinion: Yes
Patient Type: Adults
Language: English

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New patients can make an appointment by contacting the clinic directly.

Existing patients also have the option of requesting an appointment online through UAMS Health MyChart.

About Dr. Bruffett

Wayne Bruffett, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-training orthopaedic spine surgeon who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of spine conditions and injuries, including adult degenerative disorders of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar region. He sees patients at The Orthopaedic & Spine Hospital’s Specialty Clinic and the UAMS Health Orthopaedic & Spine Clinic in North Little Rock.

Dr. Bruffett knew at an early age that he wanted to become a doctor and credits his parents with instilling in him a great work ethic. He grew up all over the south and obtained his undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from Baylor University in Waco, Texas. He earned his medical degree from the Baylor College of Medicine at the Texas Medical Center in Houston and completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). He then completed an orthopaedic spine fellowship at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver, where he received comprehensive training in the surgical treatment of both pediatric and adult spinal conditions. Upon completion of his fellowship, he returned to Arkansas to begin his private practice in 1998. Dr. Bruffett joined UAMS from OrthoArkansas, where he had been in practice from 2019.

Dr. Bruffett is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the Arkansas Orthopaedic Society.

Outside of the clinic and operating room, Dr. Bruffett spends his free time being a fantastic dad to four beautiful children, a loving husband, and working on the family farm, as he continues to exemplify what his parents set forth in him—to work hard and derive meaning and satisfaction from what you do.

Dr. Bruffett's Academic Background

Wayne Bruffett, M.D. is is a board-certified, fellowship-training orthopaedic spine surgeon and assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in the UAMS College of Medicine. He earned his undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at Baylor University before obtaining his medical degree from the Baylor College of Medicine at the Texas Medical Center in Houston. He completed his orthopaedic surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock. He continued his training with a fellowship in spine surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.

Faculty Appointments

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery: Assistant Professor

Education and Training

Fellowship: University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Spine Surgery
Residency: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Orthopaedic Surgery
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
M.D.
Postgraduate Education: Baylor University
Master of Science: Clinical Gerontology
Undergraduate Education: Baylor University
Psychology