Bruce Stafford Do

Bruce Stafford, DO has over 40 years of work experience. Bruce began their career as a Senior Engineer at AT&T/Lucent Technologies, Bell Labs Illinois, where they developed software and hardware tools for testing telecommunication network equipment. Bruce later transitioned to a role as a Consulting Engineer at Opcom, INC. Following this, Dr. Stafford worked as a Family Physician in solo and partnered outpatient practices, primarily serving underserved populations in Eastern Oklahoma County. Bruce also had brief tenures as a Physician at the VA Medical Center Oklahoma City and a Contract then GS Physician at the Department of Defense, 72nd Medical Group.

More recently, Dr. Stafford has held positions as an Adjunct Instructor at both Oklahoma State University and the University of Central Oklahoma. In 2015, they began their current roles as a Family Medicine Physician and Deputy Medical Director at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System, where they serve primarily Native Americans, descendants, and their families. Additionally, they work as an Adjunct Clinic Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, providing preceptorship and mentoring for medical students and supervising Family Medicine residents.

Bruce Stafford, DO has a diverse education history. Bruce started their education at the University of Oklahoma, where they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from 1971 to 1977. Afterward, they pursued a Master's Degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from Southern Nazarene University, completing it from 1989 to 1991.

Bruce continued their education at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, where they obtained their Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from 1996 to 2000. Following that, they pursued a Medical Residency in the Family Medicine Residency Program at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine from 2000 to 2004.

In addition to their educational achievements, Bruce Stafford has obtained certifications related to their medical expertise. Bruce became a Diplomate of the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons in October 2019. Bruce also holds the certification of Diplomate ABFM, although the institution where they obtained this certification is not specified. This certification was obtained in June 2012.

Overall, Bruce Stafford's education and certifications reflect their commitment to both engineering and medicine, showcasing their interdisciplinary background.