James Bried

Dr. James Bried oversees CPN’s clinical programs, working directly with CPN’s prosthetists, orthotists, prescribing physicians and other clinicians to support CPN’s mission to drive better outcomes through the timely provision of rehabilitative equipment and services. Dr. Bried is an orthopedic surgeon by training, specializing in sports medicine, industrial medicine, and adult reconstructive surgery. Dr. Bried has performed more than 23,000 surgeries, including 8,000 joint replacements, during his career. In addition to his active clinical practice, Dr. Bried has also been instrumental in developing innovative techniques for minimally invasive surgery and has collaborated on the development of numerous cutting edge durable medical equipment and rehabilitative devices.

Dr. Bried is an active member of the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. He has served as the president of the Western Orthopedic Association, San Diego Chapter; is a member of the clinical faculty at UCSD; and has been an instructor at the San Diego Shoulder Association.

Dr. Bried has also been selected as one of America’s Top Orthopedists.

He graduated with honors from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and his Medical Doctorate. He completed his internship and orthopedic residency at the University Medical Center in Tucson.