John Brunette, MD

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
706-946-4215

Dr. Brunette has over 30 years of experience in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.  He enjoys Orthopedic surgery because it can present some difficult challenges, intellectually as well as technically, and he has always liked a good challenge.  His specialty has been in providing general orthopedic coverage in a small town setting.

Dr. Brunette’s goal as a provider is to take care of his patients to the best of his ability.  He will not settle for less.  He always strives to provide the highest quality orthopedic care and treat each and every patient as if that patient were part of his family.  Dr. Brunette is able to provide treatment for a wide variety of orthopedic needs relating to shoulders, elbows, hands, hips, knees, ankles and feet.

Dr. Brunette's Education and Training:

Medical School:

• University of Rochester School of Medicine, Rochester, NY

Internship:

• University of Rochester School of Medicine, Rochester, NY

Residency:

• Orthopaedic Surgery - Medical College of Georgie, Augusta GA

Fellowship:

• Sports Medicine (mini fellowship)- Jackson Hole Orthopaedics, Jackson WY

Getting to Know Dr. Brunette:

When not working, Dr. Brunette rarely sits still.  He loves the outdoors and spending time managing wildlife on his farm, gardening, hunting, and fishing.  At least two times a year he is involved in mission trips providing orthopedic care to the impoverished people of Guatemala.  He also sits on the Board of Directors for the Lingap Center which runs an orphanage/crisis center in the Philippines.  Dr. Brunette has been married for 42 years to his high school sweetheart and together they share 4 children and 9 grandchildren.  He loves spending as much time as possible with them.