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James Brinkruff, MD

James Brinkruff, MD

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.9 (197 ratings)
Optum Provider

Specialty

Family Medicine

Languages

English

Seeing patients at

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92 reviews

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Mar 25, 2026
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    Dr. B always takes time and listens to me. I trust him. I moved from [omitted]5 years ago, and drive an hour to see him. Even though I live an hour away, I don’t want to change doctors.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Mar 11, 2026
    Verified Review

    Very caring and helpful

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Mar 10, 2026
    Verified Review

    The best physician I've ever had.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Mar 9, 2026
    Verified Review

    Him as a doctor, yes, I would in a heartbeat, but not likely with the current situation in the practice.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Mar 7, 2026
    Verified Review

    Dr. B is a very caring and compassionate physician. He has been our family doctor for almost 30 years. He takes time to catch up on family and our well being. He is easy to talk to and carefully listens, hears you and takes time and proper steps with you about your health concerns or questions. He is exceptionally helpful with referrals and very timely on updates from tests. He is by far my favorite doctor/healthcare provider!

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Mar 7, 2026
    Verified Review

    he listens to what you have to say

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Mar 4, 2026
    Verified Review

    He's always been very thorough, thoughtful, pleasant, well informed

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Feb 21, 2026
    Verified Review

    He is very caring , not overbearing like some Dr.s , actually listens to you .

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Feb 20, 2026
    Verified Review

    he is a great physician

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Feb 17, 2026
    Verified Review

    Knowledge, compassion, and professionalism

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Feb 12, 2026
    Verified Review

    I truly believe in Dr B and how he cares for me and my family.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Feb 9, 2026
    Verified Review

    Dr Brinkruff listens to what I have to say and he discusses it with me throughly until we reach a conclusion in some manor. He is very caring about me and my family, even though he is not my families physician!

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Feb 4, 2026
    Verified Review

    GOOD DOCTOR WARM CARING PERSON LISTENS TO YOU AND LOOKS YOU STRAIGHT IN THE EYE

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Jan 30, 2026
    Verified Review

    He is very capable, respectful, compassionate.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Jan 27, 2026
    Verified Review

    Very thorough and compassionate

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Jan 25, 2026
    Verified Review

    He was friendly and compassionate. He listened to me and recommended a solution to me issue.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Jan 24, 2026
    Verified Review

    Dr. Brinkruff is very personable, very thorough in asking questions and determining additional procedures, and he follows up with the patient!

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Jan 24, 2026
    Verified Review

    I like his manner and he’s not in a hurry to get done with me

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Jan 22, 2026
    Verified Review

    He's been my doc for quite sometime. I have a rare medical condition, and he's very open to my medical protocol for treatment (I have hypoparathyroidism which is recognized by NORD). He is very understanding, and always gives good advice. He's a keeper.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Jan 21, 2026
    Verified Review

    Because he takes time to listen and is always Kind

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  • Gender

    Male

    Board certifications

    American Board of Family Practice

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    Optum Indiana

    NPI

    1578657813

  • Insurance accepted

    This may not reflect all insurance accepted by the provider and is for informational purposes only.

    • Most major plans accepted
    • please call to verify.
  • Medical School

    • Indiana University, School of Medicine

      Family Medicine

    Residency

    • St. Vincent Hospital

    Internship

    • St. Vincent Hospital