Expertise in
3
conditions

Dr. Bruce Cairns

General Surgery
UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab
101 Manning Dr, 
Chapel Hill, NC 
Expertise in
3
conditions
UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab
101 Manning Dr, 
Chapel Hill, NC 

Overview

Bruce Cairns is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Dr. Cairns is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pseudomonas Stutzeri Infections, Erythema Multiforme, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, and Secondary Peritonitis.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 160 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Trauma Surgery in NC

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab
101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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.

1 Clinical Trials

Phase I, Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled Study to Demonstrate the Safety of Applying Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Gel (Magellan® Bio-Bandage™) to Acute Deep Partial Thickness Thermal Injuries
Phase I, Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled Study to Demonstrate the Safety of Applying Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Gel (Magellan® Bio-Bandage™) to Acute Deep Partial Thickness Thermal Injuries
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: April 13, 2017
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Phase 1

160 Total Publications

Temporal changes in the protein cargo of extracellular vesicles and resultant immune reprogramming after severe burn injury in humans and mice.
Temporal changes in the protein cargo of extracellular vesicles and resultant immune reprogramming after severe burn injury in humans and mice.
Journal: bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology
Published: April 01, 2025
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Is Dr. Bruce Cairns a top-rated expert for Pseudomonas Stutzeri Infections?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Bruce Cairns is classified as an Advanced expert for Pseudomonas Stutzeri Infections, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Bruce Cairns specialize in?

While Dr. Bruce Cairns is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pseudomonas Stutzeri Infections, Erythema Multiforme, and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Bruce Cairns participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Bruce Cairns has published 160 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pseudomonas Stutzeri Infections. You can view a list of Dr. Bruce Cairns's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Bruce Cairns accept my insurance?

Dr. Bruce Cairns accepts most major insurance plans, including UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-966-3693 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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