Dr. Bruner joined the Clinic of Ear, Nose, Throat, Head and Neck Surgery in 1999 after nine years with the Oschner Clinic of Baton Rouge's Department of Otolaryngology. A 1973 graduate of Tulane University in New Orleans, he graduated from LSU Medical School in 1977. He completed his Internship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in 1978, followed by his Residency at Brook Army Medical Center in 1982.

From 1980-1982 Dr. Bruner served as Army Representative to the Resident Physician Section of the American Medical Association. Further experience led him to the 98th General Hospital in Neurenberg, West Germany, where he served as the Chief of Otolaryngology, Chief of Outpatient Surgery and Consultant to the Commanding General. Back in Louisiana, he practiced at St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles; at Hamilton Medical Center in Lafayette; Lafayette General in Lafayette; and the Medical Center of Baton Rouge, where he was Associate Medical Director, Sleep Disorders from 1994-1999. He received his board certification from the American Board of Otolaryngology in November 1982.