Overview
Dr. Burns graduated from University of Washington with a degree in Bioengineering. After completing medical school at Tulane University, he spent 12 years on active duty in the US Navy. Highlights of his military career include serving as a Naval Flight Surgeon with a Marine helicopter squadron, being the sole Navy Dermatologist in mainland Japan for three years, and teaching dermatology residents while faculty at Naval Medical Center San Diego. While in San Diego, he ran a large laser clinic and performed over 1,000 laser procedures a year.
After completing his military service, Dr. Burns completed a rigorous Mohs fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center, a global leader in cancer treatment and research. In addition to gaining experience treating the most challenging skin cancers, he was involved with clinical trials studying the next generation of cancer treatment, immunotherapy and targeted therapy, for locally advanced and un-resectable skin cancers.
Dr. Burns practices full scope dermatology, including general, pediatric, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology. His emphasis is on pragmatic, patient-centered, and evidence-based care. Although he loves all aspects of Dermatology, he has strong interests in skin cancer, lasers, scar management, and skin surgery. Dr. Burns is a passionate educator having been recognized with teaching awards. He thoroughly enjoys helping patients understand their medical issues and developing effective treatment plans.
Dr. Burns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Basal Cell Skin Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Warts.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Basal Cell Skin Cancer.
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Locations
2430 NW Professional Dr, Corvallis, OR 97330
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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William Lear is a Dermatologist in Salem, Oregon. Dr. Lear is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Basal Cell Skin Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), and Bowen's Disease.
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Angela Bohlke is a Dermatologist in Salem, Oregon. Dr. Bohlke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Basal Cell Skin Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Hypotrichosis Milia, Stiff Skin Syndrome, Bazex Syndrome, and Acrogeria, Gottron Type.
Areas of Expertise
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- Experienced
- Actinic KeratosisDr. Burns isExperienced. Learn about Actinic Keratosis.
- Basal Cell Skin CancerDr. Burns isExperienced. Learn about Basal Cell Skin Cancer.
- Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma SyndromeDr. Burns isExperienced. Learn about Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome.
- RingwormDr. Burns isExperienced. Learn about Ringworm.
- Seborrheic KeratosisDr. Burns isExperienced. Learn about Seborrheic Keratosis.
- Squamous Cell Skin CarcinomaDr. Burns isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma.