Expertise in
9
conditions
Expertise in
9
conditions
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
41 Mall Rd, 
Burlington, MA 

Overview

Desmond Birkett is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Dr. Birkett is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Epidural Lipomatosis, and Endoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Birkett is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in MA

Hospital Affiliations

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
41 Mall Rd, Burlington, MA 01805
Other Locations
Lahey Medical Center Peabody
1 Essex Center Dr, Peabody, MA 01960

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Desmond H. Birkett

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Desmond H. Birkett?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Desmond H. Birkett by calling their office at 781-744-8576. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Desmond H. Birkett a top-rated expert for Hernia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Desmond H. Birkett is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hernia, 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. Desmond H. Birkett specialize in?

While Dr. Desmond H. Birkett is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, and Juvenile Angiofibroma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Desmond H. Birkett participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Desmond H. Birkett has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Desmond H. Birkett's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Desmond H. Birkett accept my insurance?

Dr. Desmond H. Birkett accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 781-744-8576 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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