Dr. Douglas Burka
Overview
Douglas Burka, MD, specializes in general surgery and is board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He practices at UPMC Western MD Specialty Services - General Surgery. Dr. Burka completed his medical degree at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, residency at Saint Barnabas Hospital and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and fellowship at National Institutes of Health (NIH).
His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
12500 Willowbrook Road, Cumberland, MD 21502
12500 Willowbrook Road, Cumberland, MD 21502
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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Roy Chisholm, MD, specializes in general surgery and is board certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He practices at UPMC Western MD Specialty Services - General Surgery. Dr. Chisholm completed his residency at Union Memorial Hospital and medical education at University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Dr. Chisholm is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Douglas Burka
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Douglas Burka?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Douglas Burka by calling their office at 240-964-1200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Douglas Burka a top-rated expert for Retroperitoneal Inflammation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Douglas Burka is classified as an Experienced expert for Retroperitoneal Inflammation, 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. Douglas Burka specialize in?
While Dr. Douglas Burka is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, and Gallbladder Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Douglas Burka participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Douglas Burka has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Retroperitoneal Inflammation. You can view a list of Dr. Douglas Burka's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Douglas Burka accept my insurance?
Dr. Douglas Burka accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 240-964-1200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Burka isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- HerniaDr. Burka isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Burka isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Burka isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.