Biographical summary
Jeffrey Brault, D.O., is a specialist in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with additional subspecialty interest in Hand Clinic and Osteopathy. He is an integral part of the Thread Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery practice, where he advances the science of incisionless surgery. Areas of clinical practice include:
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound injections and advanced procedures (non-operative interventional orthopedics)
- Regenerative medicine and procedures
- Manual medicine
- Hand and upper extremity rehabilitation
As an Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Dr. Brault has presented across the United States as well as abroad on topics such as Ultrasound-guided Carpal Tunnel Procedures, Spinal radiculopathy, Myofascial Release, and more.
Dr. Brault is actively involved in the PM&R Resident and Fellowship education programs, where he mentors in a group and individual basis, and provides shadowing opportunities and advanced hands-on learning. His expert advice in ultrasound-guided procedures are a constant resource in the areas of Regenerative Medicine, the Hand Clinic, and Musculoskeletal Clinic.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- Arthritis rehabilitation
- Bone marrow aspirate concentrate injection
- Botox injection
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Exercise therapy
- Exercise training
- Hand rejuvenation
- Hand therapy
- Injection
- Intramuscular injection
- Joint examination
- Joint injection
- Manual therapy
- Musculoskeletal exam
- Nerve block
- Nerve hydrodissection
- Outpatient clinical consultation
- Percutaneous tenotomy
- Physical examination
- Platelet rich plasma injection
- Regenerative medicine therapy
- Soft tissue injection
- Stem cell injection
- Stem cell therapy
- Therapeutic procedure
- Trigger point injection
- Ultrasound
- Ultrasound-guided aspiration and lavage for calcific tendinitis
- Ultrasound-guided cortisone injection
- Ultrasound-guided injection
- Ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal injection
- Viscosupplementation
Interests
- Musculoskeletal medicine (spine and hand)
- Manual medicine
- Spine biomechanics
- Epidemiology of spine pathology
- Lateral Epicondylitis
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 1999
ResidentPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 1999
Resident - Physical Medicine and RehabilitationMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 1996
Internship - General RotatingChicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University
- 1995
Doctor of Osteopathic MedicineChicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University
- 1987
BS - Physical TherapyUniversity of Wisconsin, La Crosse
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2000
Physical Medicine & RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Awards and honors
- 2023
Outstanding Physician AwardMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2022
Bronze Award in the 2022 National Health Information Awards competitionMayo Clinic
- 2002
Teacher of the Year - Department of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 1999
Earl Elkins Outstanding PM&R Resident of the YearMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 1996
CCOM - Intern of the YearMidwestern University
- 1995
Lemon Company AwardMidwestern University
- 1995
Research FellowshipMead Johnson
- 1995
Radiology AwardMidwestern University
- 1993
Research FellowshipBurroughs-Wellcome
- 1992
Osteopathic Medicine Fellowship AwardMidwestern University
- 1991
Introduction to Clinical Medicine AwardMidwestern University
- 1991
Osteopathic Medicine AwardMidwestern University
- 1987
Cum LaudeUniversity of Wisconsin, La Crosse
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LaCrosse Dean's List - 3 yearsUniversity of Wisconsin, La Crosse
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Dean's List, top 10% of classMidwestern University
Professional memberships
- 2023 - present
ChairDepartment of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Nominations Committee
- 2023 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- 2022 - present
Committee MemberJon B and Bonnie L Closson Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Humanitarian Fund
- 2014 - 2016
Delegate PM&RAmerican Medical Association
- 2014
ReviewerCPT Literature Requirements Review Workgroup, American Medical Association
- 2014 - present
ReviewerCPT Literature Requirements Review Workgroup, American Medical Association
- 2012 - 2020
ChairPM&R Krusen Visiting Professor Committee
- 2012
Oral ExaminerAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 2012 - 2014
Alternate Delegate PM&RAmerican Medical Association
- 2012 - present
ChairPM&R Visiting Professor Faculty Program/ Committee
- 2011 - 2015
MemberCPT Advisory Committee, American Medical Association
- 2011 - present
MemberReimbursement and Policy Review Committee, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 2011 - present
MemberPMR Executive Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2011 - 2020
ChairPM&R Education Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2011 - present
MemberPM&R Education Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2009 - present
Oral ExaminerAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 2006 - present
MemberDevelopment Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2006
Oral ExaminerAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 2006 - present
Research AdvisorMayo Clinic
- 2005 - 2012
Oral Board ExaminerAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 2004
Book Chapter ReviewerAmerican College of Osteopathic Family Physicians
- 2004
Editorial ConsultantAmerican College of Physicians
- 2002 - 2007
Physical Medicine & Rehab Medical DirectorMayo Clinic Health System
- 2002 - 2005
MemberExecutive Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2001 - 2005
MemberHealth Policy and Legislation Committee, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 2001 - 2003
DelegateYoung Physicians Association, American Medical Association
- 2000 - 2007
CoordinatorResident Seminar Day, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2000 - present
MemberComplementary and Alternative Medicine Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
- 2000 - present
MemberHand Education Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 1999 - 2006
MemberNorth American Spine Society
- 1999 - 2003
MemberYoung Physicians Association, American Medical Association
- 1999 - 2002
MemberSigma Zeta Honor Society
- 1999 - 2001
Alternate DelegateYoung Physicians Association, American Medical Association
- 1999 - present
LiaisonLegislative Affairs, Physiatric Section, Minnesota Medical Association
- 1999 - present
MemberSigma Sigma Phi
- 1998 - 2000
DelegateAmerican Medical Association, Resident Physician Council, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 1996 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 1993
PresidentStudent Osteopathic Surgical Association
- 1992
National LiaisonStudent Osteopathic Medical Association
- 1992
Vice PresidentStudent Osteopathic Surgical Association
- 1990 - present
MemberAmerican Osteopathic Association
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MemberGoverning Council, Mayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
Publications