Dr. James Bennett Bragman DO, Internist
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Dr. James Bennett Bragman DO

Emergency Physician | Sports Medicine

3/5(30)
6900 Orchard Lake Road Suite 313 West Bloomfield Michigan, 48322
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About

James Bennett Bragman, DO, FACP, works at West Bloomfield Internal Medicine in West Bloomfield, Michigan. He specializes in sports medicine as well as internal medicine for the geriatric population.  In addition to his practice of medicine, Dr. Bragman is an award winning broadcast journalist, who has been featured on numerous Detroit radio stations and television shows including CNN on various medical topics.  He is also an athlete himself, nationally ranked in squash.

Education and Training

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Mi State Univ, Coll of Osteo Med, East Lansing Mi 1981

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1981

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine

American Board of Geriatric Medicine

Sports Medicine

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Sports Medicine

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 43 years of experience
Dr. James Bennett Bragman DO
Dr. James Bennett Bragman DO's Expert Contributions
  • Why are strokes an emergency situation?

    85% of strokes are clot strokes known as ischemic or clot strokes while roughly 15% of strokes are hemorrhagic known as bleeding strokes. Time is of the essence with strokes a stroke is a “brain attack” where the longer we wait to intervene then the greater the risk for brain preservation and function. With ischemic stokes we have 3-6 hours to deliver “clot busting drugs” to try to restore blood flow to the diseased portion of the brain. With a “ bleeding stroke we need to consult a neurosurgeon ASAP to see if the blood in the brain can be evacuated thereby relieving pressure on the brain. In summary, the earlier we intervene the greater chance we can regain functionality. READ MORE

  • Should I go to ER for back pain?

    Generally not. Most back pain is musculoskeletal and not a herniated disc and can be treated in the doctors office with non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs like Motrin or Allieve along with muscle relaxants. READ MORE

  • What should be done if a person loses consciousness?

    Check their airway to make sure they are breathing, check for a pulse and see if they respond to verbal stimuli. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

GeriatricInternalSports Medicine

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Assistant Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Michigan -

Awards

  • Phi Beta Kappa   

Treatments

  • Osteopathic Manipulation
  • High Cholesterol
  • Obesity
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Rotator Cuff Syndrome
  • Vascular Disease

Fellowships

  • Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University, GI Fellowship    1986

Fellowships

  • Wayne State University

Articles and Publications

  • Numerous appearances on ABC, CBS, NBC and CBC television to discuss medical issues

What do you attribute your success to?

  • His Work Ethic, Being a Firm Believer of Continuous Education. He also lives what he teaches.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Tennis, Squash

Favorite professional publications

  • New England Journal of Medicine

Dr. James Bennett Bragman DO's Practice location

6900 Orchard Lake Road Suite 313 -
West Bloomfield, Michigan 48322
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6014 W MAPLE RD -
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48322
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