Atrium Health Provider
Treats Only Children“As a pediatric surgeon, I am passionate about endoscopic, laparoscopic and thoracoscopic minimally invasive procedures. These procedures create fewer scars and allow children to recover more quickly and get back to just being kids.”
Dr. Nicholas Bruns is board certified in general surgery and pediatric surgery. His clinical interests include minimally invasive surgical techniques (abdominal and thoracic), complex congenital anomalies and medical education.
Growing up, Dr. Bruns was the 4th of 10 children. He loved taking care of his younger siblings and wanted a career that worked with kids. After his adult general surgery training, he reconnected to his passion for helping children and became a pediatric surgeon.
Dr. Bruns received his bachelor’s degree at Northwestern University and his medical degree at Rush University. He completed residency in general surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. After residency, he completed a pediatric surgery research fellowship at Akron Children's Hospital, followed by a pediatric surgery fellowship at Children's Mercy Hospital.
Outside of work, Dr. Bruns enjoys running and spending time with his wife, 3 sons and their dog. The family likes hiking, playing board games, building Legos and traveling.
