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William Bruce, M.D.

William Bruce, M.D.

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery , Surgery

4.9 out of 5 stars
32 Ratings
4 Comments
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Accepting New Patients

Contact

Appointment (585) 275-1000
Fax (585) 340-4075

About Me

Dr. Bruce is a reconstructive surgeon who is committed to providing compassionate and customized care for each patient based on their personal situation and priorities. He frequently works in multidisciplinary teams and collaborates with other surgeons to ensure each patient receives the highest qua...
Dr. Bruce is a reconstructive surgeon who is committed to providing compassionate and customized care for each patient based on their personal situation and priorities. He frequently works in multidisciplinary teams and collaborates with other surgeons to ensure each patient receives the highest quality care while working towards their goals.

Areas of focus:

Microvascular reconstruction of complex wounds

Peripheral nerve surgery, including:
Treatment of chest, pelvic, and extremity nerve pain.
Nerve transfers/reconstruction to restore sensation and function.

Pelvic and genital reconstruction

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor - Department of Surgery, Plastic Surgery (SMD)

Assistant Professor - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (SMD) - Joint

Assistant Professor - Department of Urology (SMD) - Joint

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Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Gender Confirmation Surgery, Ghent University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (Belgium). 2025 - 2025

Fellowship, Gender Confirmation Surgery, University of Michigan Medical Center. 2024 - 2025

Fellowship, Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. 2023 - 2024

Residency, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. 2018 - 2023

Education

MD | Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine (USA). 2018

Publications

Journal Articles

Transretroperitoneal Pedicled Omental Flap for Coverage of Traumatic Sacral Defect: A Case Report.

Bruce WJ, Olla DR, Feimster JW, Woldanski LM, Hart KD, Reid A, Schwartz B, Berry NN

Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open.. 2022 May 10 (5):e4298. Epub 05/06/2022.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.9 stars

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.9 stars

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.9 stars

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.9 stars

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.9 stars

Patient Comments

5.0 stars

Dr. Bruce was very caring. He also was fantastic explaining my procedure to me.

Nov 28, 2025

5.0 stars

Dr. Bruce and his team were very kind, informative, and professional and had thorough and insightful answers to any questions I had. Dr. Bruce gave very clear explanations of the procedure and even sketched out options for the procedure and gave his recommendations. The Nurse Practitioner was equally as helpful and was very mindful about patient consent and she made me feel very comfortable. Most of my questions that I had beforehand had been answered by the both of them before I could even ask.

Nov 16, 2025

5.0 stars

Dr. Bruce took the time to explain every course of action to take, and I was able to make an informed decision. I also received a follow up on MyChart to make sure that I was still okay with the decision I had made.

Nov 13, 2025

5.0 stars

Can't say enough about the providers, they're the BEST.

Sep 13, 2025