Jeffrey Brunelli, M.D.

Jeffrey Brunelli, M.D. is a distinguished orthopedic surgeon for Coastal Health – Orthopedics. He earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine following his studies in chemical engineering at the University of Louisville Speed Scientific School in Kentucky. During his undergraduate studies at the University of Louisville, Dr. Brunelli excelled as a scholarship athlete, garnering three varsity letters and multiple academic awards. Following his freshman year at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, he transferred to further pursue medicine.

Dr. Brunelli completed a five-year orthopaedic surgery residency at Atlanta Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Colorado Hospitals in Denver. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, with additional certifications in orthopaedic surgery from the American Board of Physician Specialties and orthopaedic sports medicine from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Brunelli holds certifications in Carticel® Knee Cartilage Treatment, Oxford unicompartmental arthroplasty, and AO trauma training, enhancing his techniques in cartilage restoration and fracture management. His training in various shoulder and knee arthroscopy procedures includes SLAP tears, Bankart lesions, rotator cuff tears, ACL reconstruction, multi-ligamentous knee reconstructions, and meniscal repair. He maintains active affiliations with organizations including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine. Throughout his career, Dr. Brunelli has contributed to his field with publications and presentations focusing on orthopedic sports medicine. His dedication to education and leadership is evident in his roles at University of Florida (UF) Health – Jacksonville, where he served as Director of Rehabilitation and North Campus Medical Director. Additionally, since 2015 at UF Health, he held the position of Director of Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery before joining Coastal Health.

Dr. Brunelli’s commitment to orthopedics is complemented by his personal interests and experience, including a background as a scholar and athlete. His accomplished life is further enriched by his loving wife and two beautiful daughters.

EDUCATION

M.D., University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky

B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Louisville Speed Scientific School, Louisville, Kentucky

United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado

RESIDENCY

Internship: General Surgery, Atlanta Medical Center, Atlanta, Georgia

Orthopaedic Surgery, Atlanta Medical Center, Atlanta, Georgia

FELLOWSHIP

Sports Medicine, University of Colorado Hospitals, Denver/Boulder, Colorado

BOARD CERTIFIED

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgery Board Certification, American Board of Physician Specialties

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Subspecialty Certification, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

AFFILIATIONS

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine

CERTIFICATIONS

Carticel® Knee Cartilage Treatment, Oxford University

AO

INTERESTS

Rebuilding Small Engines

Farming

Hiking

Recreational Sports

Pickleball