James A. Burns
Distinguished in Spasmodic Dysphonia

Dr. James A. Burns

Otolaryngology
Northwestern Medical Group
675 N St Clair St Ste 15-200, Galter Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
35 Years of Experience

Distinguished in Spasmodic Dysphonia
Northwestern Medical Group
675 N St Clair St Ste 15-200, Galter Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
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James Burns is an Otolaryngologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Burns has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasmodic Dysphonia. His top areas of expertise are Perichondritis, Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, Throat Cancer, Endoscopy, and Laryngectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 70 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 5 articles in the study of Spasmodic Dysphonia.

Graduate Institution
University Of Virginia School Of Medicine, 1991.0
Residency
University of Virginia Medical Center
Specialties
Otolaryngology
Licenses
Otolaryngology in MA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery (Certified)
Hospital Affiliations
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

675 N St Clair St Ste 15-200, Galter Pavilion, Chicago, IL 60611
Call: 312-695-8182

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.


70 Total Publications

Mental Health Apps and Crisis Support: Exploring the Impact of 988.
Mental Health Apps and Crisis Support: Exploring the Impact of 988.
Journal: Psychiatric services (Washington, D.C.)
Published: August 21, 2025
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