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Victoria Bruegel, MD

4.9 out of 5 (362 Ratings)

Specialties:

Hand Surgery & Upper Extremity / Orthopedics

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About Victoria Bruegel

Dr. Bruegel is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in the care and treatment of the hand, wrist and elbow. She received her medical degree with Honors from Yale University School of Medicine. She completed her surgical internship and orthopedic Surgery Residency at Yale. She then completed her fellowship in hand and upper extremity, microvascular and congenital hand surgery at Harvard Combined Hand and Upper Extremity Surgical Fellowship.

She graduated summa cum laude and received her undergraduate and Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy with distinction at Boston University’s Sargent College in 1994. She worked as a physical therapist for five years prior to returning to medical school to become an orthopedic surgeon. Her background in physical therapy helps to provide those under her care with realistic post-operative goals and expectations.  

Dr. Bruegel’s areas of expertise include repair of complex fractures of the hand, wrist and elbow, peripheral nerve repair, tendon repair, arthritis care, wrist and elbow arthroscopy, wrist instability, microvascular surgery, and pediatric hand care. She also cares for common conditions of the hand such as carpal tunnel, trigger finger, Dupuytren’s contracture.

Dr. Bruegel is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and an active member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. She has a Certificate of Added Qualification for Surgery of the Hand (CAQH).

Dr. Bruegel is recognized as one of America’s Top Orthopedists 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2017. She has also been selected as a Top Surgeon by the International Association of Healthcare Professionals in 2018.

Victoria speaks Spanish

Locations

Practicing at the following locations:

  1. Southcoast Physicians Group Hand Surgery

    300C Faunce Corner Road
    Dartmouth , MA 02747

    P: 508-973-2211

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Insurances Accepted

Southcoast accepts most major insurance plans. Call the Southcoast patient registration department at 844-297-2952 or your health plan with any questions regarding coverage.

Provider Ratings

Rating Willingness to recommend provider’s office Overall Provider Experience Courtesy and Respect of Staff
4.9
4.9
4.9
5

Patient Comments (117)

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  • Very quick appointment, happy about how fast I was able to get in and out

  • dr. victoria is amazing she explains everything so well n she will ask u over n over until she knows u understand everything. she was very kind to my wife and also explained everything to her that will b done on me? im scared about the surgery being that ill b handicapped but i trust in Dr. victoria

  • The doctor was very informative and very helpful and very kind and I would recommend her because she's very nice. Okay, thank you.

  • Taken in promptly, listened, gave options and did what was needed to help me that day! With options for long term treatments..

  • Dr. Bruegel is one of my favorite doctors at Southcoast! She is kind and compassionate and is an extremely knowledgeable and competent physician. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing an orthopedic specialist!

  • Good experience all around. Very pleased

  • Dr. Bruegel is always so pleasant and explains everything clearly. Although no one likes going to see the Doctor it is a joy to see her when needed.

  • The only thing I can state that "turned me off" was the receptionist when I arrived. She continued staring at her computer for literally many minutes while I stood there staring at her. I thought that she could have at least acknowledged my presence with a "I'll be right with you" statement. Minor issue, but she needs to make people feel welcome.

  • The staff was a bit under siege as the computer system went down. They all seemed to do the best that they could under the circumstances. I was seen only 45 minutes late.

  • I waited 45 minutes in the waiting room and 20 minutes in the exam room ,she's a great doctor but always running extremely late

  • I don't feel like I was heard. Instead just passed along to yet another provider

  • My experience was excellent with this provider but I was hoping to get a shot in my elbow.the provider said it would improve in time but if it didn't to call her office .thank you

  • Dr B is so thoughtful and knowledgeable. She explains in a way that is understandable. Highly recommended!

  • Very clearly explained conditions and without pressure explained treatment options

  • From the front desk to seeing Dr. BRUEGEL and anyone in between was kind, friendly and caring. Dr.Bruegel listen and helpful. Was also very reassuring and caring.

  • First time patient. Although I waited close to an hour I felt valued as a patient and Dr B took her time with me when I saw her - I didn't feel rushed at all. Very friendly staff as well (esp the X-ray tech)

  • Dr Bruegel is extremely thorough, skillful, and kind in her care.

  • Dr Bruegel was fantastic. She quickly diagnosed my problem and gave me a cortisone shot immediately. She was kind and explained everything perfectly. She came highly recommended and I can see why!

  • Dr bruegel was very informative and recommended a dermatologist for my problem. She determined my problem quickly and informed me of the situation. She had a good sense of humor which I appreciate. Thank you

  • Things were explained very clearly.no negatives

  • This is a very busy office. I waited an hour for the provider to see me. Due to her knowledge, professional manner, empathy and excellent care she was worth the wait! Thank you so much Dr. Bruegel and staff! Always friendly, kind and caring!

  • The young lady that scheduled my next appointment wouldn't give me the time that my doctor said to see her. When I told the young lady what the doctor told me, she refused to give that time to me and gave me an attitude and was cocky. I do not know her name.

  • Overall, the staff was very courteous and professional. I would recommend that more accuracy were given to the amount of wait time that was to be expected by patients. Dr. Victoria Bruegel is incredible. She is well worth the wait as she takes her time to explain everything and to give accurate expectation of treatment and what possible outcomes may be. She is thorough. She is patient. I overall give her a 10 out of 10. She's an incredible provider and I'm very fortunate to have her as my hand surgeon. Thank you and have a great day.

  • I saw Dr. Bruegel for my finger and I'm having mobility issues with it because I have a cyst on the finger and the other guy had seen her for a second opinion and she had done wonderful work with my finger. She moved it around to see how much I could move it. The other doctor that I had seen didn't move it. And she's getting more testing done to see what's wrong. And the other provider was ready to do surgery without more testing. So I would definitely recommend Bruegel to other family members. All right. Thank you. Bye.

  • Clear informative and kind.

  • Dr. Bruegel was one of the top doctors I've seen. She was attentive, she explained what can be done to help and gave me a full understanding of what each procedure would entail. She is so knowledgeable and when she treated me she talked me through what she was doing.

  • Doctor was excellent, was warm and friendly, explained everything very thoroughly. Definitely would recommend her to others. Had a great bedside manner.

  • Dr Bruegel is exceptional. extremely fortunate to have her. front desk excellent showed caring and concern MA was ok but slow and acted like she didn't really care much about what she was doing

  • Dr. Bruegel uses a Scribe which always impresses me. This allows her to focus on our conversation,listen attentively and respond without the dis-traction of having to type into her computer.After carefully diagnosing my hand and wristproblems, she explained all of my options forrelief of pain and ultimately, more normal useof my thumb and wrist. It was a very informativevisit and I never felt rushed.

  • Dr. Bruegel is one of those incredibly competent and empathetic doctors you always hope for. I am grateful for both her care and her kindness.

  • Everyone was professional, knowledgeable and caring.

  • While the doctor kept me waiting a substantial amount of time (I suspect for reasons beyond her control), and no one came in to explain the lengthy delay; she was knowledgeable, professional, genial, and impressive. I wouldn't hesitate to see her again if the situation warranted.

  • Dr. Bruegel was very kind, knowledgeable, and thorough!

  • Dr. Brutal was kind and listened to what I had to say. She was wonderful, she explained what my options were . Was very attentive to me.

  • Dr along with staff are very personal and truly care for the patients

  • Courteus staff. Great doctor. Very attentive to my needs and concerns

  • The doctor and the assistants were extremely nice and made me feel comfortable and trusted them. They took the time to explain my condition and how they will treat it. I didn't feel rushed or like I was just another number. They made me feel they cared about my well being and I would definitely recommend Dr. Bruegelnto my family and friends.

  • Attentive, clear communication. Made sure if I had questions that I felt comfortable with responses. Bright and engaging

  • Dr. Bruegel is beyond awesome!

  • Dr. Bruegal patiently explained all options starting with the least invasive. I was very impressed that she first described homeopathic options before going into other avenues of treatment. Extremely thorough and so very pleasant and personable.

  • Dr. Bruegel was so nice, very informative, easy to talk to, very knowledgeable n caring. So glad i'm in her care.

  • She explained the x-rays. We looked at them together and she showed me what was wrong. First time that a Dr actually showed me what the x- ray showed.u00A0

  • Dr. Bruegel was very clear in explaining my problem and what my options were. She was not pushy towards surgery but explained each option.

  • Dr. Bruegle is incredible with her knowledge of exactly how your hand is moving and how to seem very intelligent on the manipulation to get the results she is wanting. So long as she is a hand specialist available to me, I will not feel the need or desire to go to anyone else.

  • I appreciated the discussions regarding the outcomes and future options.

  • My provider is wonderful couldn't ask for a better provider

  • Extremely impressed and happy with the way Dr. Bruegel explained exactly what is happening and causing the numbness, tingling and pain I've been experiencing in my right hand. She was very thorough and spoke in terms that were clear and understandable to us. Could find nothing requiring improvement.

  • Dr. Bruegel is an excellent physician. I feel she is top of her profession. She is very knowledgeable and personable and makes the patient feel like they are involved with their treatment. I highly recommend Dr. Bruegel.

  • Doctor was very informative with my health & goals. I will recommend her to my family & friend

  • Dr Bruegel was so warm and attentive that I immediately thought of her as a close friend who was truly interested in helping me. She explained every aspect of my condition and made me so comfortable and at ease. She gave me the feeling of "let's go have a cup of coffee " I am at ease thank you Doctor Bruegel.

  • Dr Bruegel is an amazing person and she makes me feel at ease at my visit with her. Her staff are so helpful and very respectful.

  • Compassionate staff and provider

  • Dr Bruegel is a excellent person and very kind,she explains everythingu00A0

  • The doctors/nurses at this location are fantastic. However the admin staff is very lackluster and not very efficient

  • De Bruegel took an xray and showed it to me as she pointed out where my pain is. She described the surgery & rehab step by step and answered my questions.

  • My experience was awesome. Staff were helpful and the doctor was exceptional. I'm grateful to have excellent experience with hand injuries.

  • First visit to this physician, very ok.

  • Your policy that was changed now allowed me to call the office and get someone who was really in the office.

  • The staff and doctor were helpful, caring, and supportive.

  • I went in to discuss surgery and everything was explained in detail I was pleased

  • Dr. Bruegel was clear in her explanations, talking about options. She was very effective in administering the treatment and the staff was friendly. Thank you.

  • The provider is an excellent diagnostician who quickly understood my problem and offered an appropriate solution. She was friendly, relaxed, and comforting. I trust her opinion and insight. It was especially helpful that a scribe took notes because then the provider could focus entirely on solving my medical problem.

  • Staff was courteous and kind, and doctor was fantastic

  • Dr Bruegel gave me so much information in plain language and thorough. A hand brace was recommended and I was able to choose what type and try them on to assess how it could work for me. Excellent visit and so glad I had the appointment with her.

  • A month ago I had to leave without seeing Dr B as she was so far behind and I couldn't take the whole day off from work. Then I had to wait for an appt again. That said, she is worth the wait. There is no one else I will trust with my hands. She is the very best of the best. Not only that but she is kind and understanding. She validated your pain. She offers choices. I wish I could clone her and make her the doctor of all my care! Dr Bruegel, don't change a thing. Stick to your standards. Don't let the industry drag you down, you are the very best of health care.

  • Dr. Bruegel was absolutely wonderful. She was compassionate, knowledgeable, patient, and I just really appreciate the way she treats her patients.

  • Dr. Bruegel did an excellent job explaining everything about my care. She did fabulous. And [Name] did a great job casting my arm. Thank you so much.

  • Explains things wellTakes the time to help with medical decisions.

  • SouthCoast is very fortunate to have Dr. Bruegel on staff given her credentials, experience and her communication skills with patients.

  • Doctor was very knowledgeable and explained everything well. Able to get me in for surgery quickly.

  • One of the best surgeons. This Doctor not only listens to all your concerns she also relaxes you when she comes in because you are nervous. She is bright, smart and knowledgeable. All surgeons should learn a huge lesson from her !!! I don't mind waiting because I know she never rushes me. Dr Bruegel you are the best!

  • Dr. Bruegel has an incredible bedside manner, is very compassionate and explains things clearly and precisely. She is a gem!

  • First visit at this provider, Dr was very patient, was very thorough and thoughtful. Can say enough how well this visit was.

  • She is a great Dr. She cares

  • Dr B was super informative, attentive and helpful.

  • The only issue I had with this visit was the extrmely long wait to be seen.

  • Entire team was so considerate and kind. Would gladly recommend.

  • Doctor Breugal was kind, informative and patient with me and my concerns. I now have a roadmap to feeling better. I was extremely satisfied with this appointment.

  • Dr was extremely engaging. A great listener, not rushed and seem to care, genuinely about my particular hand issue, as well as my general health.

  • THIS OFFICE IS ALWAYS SO COURTEOUS AND PROFESSIONAL, ON TIME AND OF COURSE NO OTHER HAND DOCTOR IN THE AREA I WOULD WANT TO SEE.

  • I like her Dr. VB is wonderful every time i have seen her. Very professional, kind, looks you in the eye as she talks to you.

  • I think the Dr. Bruegel is very good at explaining the options available to patients.

  • Appointment was very good and very professional. I didn't even spend a lot of time in waiting room. Thank you very much for professionalism.

  • Did everything well and thoroughly

  • I felt listened to and very well cared for. Dr. Bruegel is comfortable to talk with.

  • Explained my situation in a manner that I completely understand. Something that I wasn't getting from others. Put me totally at ease with the prognosis.

  • I absolutely love Dr. Brugal,She is a very caring woman,who is easy to talk to about any of your concerns.

  • Dr Bruegel is extremely nice, pleasant and knowledgeable. I trust her 100% and I highly recommend her to anyone with hand issues. Her staff is helpful and equally as nice.

  • Waiting 1 hour and 15 minutes is unacceptable- especially when two patients are scheduled for the same timeframe. Two at 10:45 am. My time is as valuable as Dr Bruegel's. But it doesn't seem like she values my time

  • She put any fears I had to rest

  • It's unfortunate that this office runs so late.

  • She made me feel important and she treated my health condition with my problem very professionally. She was very concerned and she took care of it. Good job.

  • Dr Bruegel is knowledgeable, friendly, and kind. She put together a plan for my care that I felt comfortable with.

  • As in the past, my experience with Dr Bruegel was excellent.

  • dr was actually early for my appt which impressed me. She was also very nice and took the time to explain thoroughly the procedure that was going to take place.

  • She is very good but is usually always running behind

  • Hello, Dr.u00A0Brugelu00A0was excellent. She listened to my concerns. She was very thorough, did a lot of testing, and I would highly recommend her to family and friends. And [Name], the rad tech, was also outstanding, explaining everything. Thank you.

  • Dr Bruegel and her staff comported themselves professionally What was being done and the reasons were clearly explained. I came away with a better understanding of my situation and confidence in the typeof care I am receiving.

  • Procedure was done in a timely and professional manner. Information was provided well.

  • Dr. Bruegel was so kind and caring. She was extremely knowledgeable and extensive with the exam of my wrist. She makes you feel like she has no other patients in the waiting room. She is definitely more than medicine!

  • I arrived 15 minutes before my appointment but wasn't taken into an exam room for a little over an hour. After that I wasn't seen by the doctor for about 30 minutes. Once the doctor saw me I thought she was very good and knowledgeable, but the wait was incredibly long and no reason was given.

  • Very friendly but no real delivery on best course for me.

  • Dr Bruegel is phenomenal!

  • Dr Bruegelu00A0is the best. Always so concerned. & full of knowledge.

  • Dr Brugel is the absolute best! I would and have recommend her to anyone. She provides a positive experience, and world class care.

  • Listened, observed, examined, flawlessly. Superb

  • She saved my use of my hand

  • The experience was excellent. Dr. Bruegel is extremely knowledgeable and explains all option to my care.

  • I was comfortable with Dr. Bruegel and appreciated her in-depth explanations regarding my condition. She showed concern and compassion and I felt relaxed during my visit.

  • Lovely doctor. Lovely staff. Saw me before my actually appointment time b/c I was early.

  • Informed, caring and welcoming. Took time to listen but also was fast and professional.

  • Yes, Dr. Bruegel was very thorough, very caring and supportive, really explained everything well before and explained all my options completely. And she was just excellent. And your staff in the front office was also very helpful as there was a wait, which is expected these days. And they were just great about it. Dr. Bruegel was wonderful. Thank you.

  • The wait time seems alittle too much being from 45-60mins. Otherwise all went well and I was very pleased.

  • Dr. Bruegel listened to everything and addressed All my concerns. She explained everything clearly.

  • Excellent first time experience with this dr. She was very knowledgeable and explained everything thoroughly. She took my concerns seriously and spoke clearly without being rushed or condescending

  • Dr Bruegel explained my options about my finger very clearly. She listened to my concerns.She was very patient and professional.

  • Was very pleased with my Southcoast Health visit today. The front staff very pleasant. Xray tech was very nice and professional. Dr. Bruegel was very thorough and took time to explain how to handle my care of my left hand. She is very good diagnostic and very skilled finding the spot for the cortisone injection. And suggested a follow up visit in 6 weeks if needed. I feel very confident with the care Dr. Bruegel has given me today. And would highly recommend Southcoast Health. Thank you

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