Overview
Specialty: Sports Medicine; Arthroscopy - Shoulder, Knee; Joint Replacement - Shoulder Dr. Katherine Burns is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with sub-specialty fellowship training in sports medicine and a dedicated interest in shoulder surgery. She serves patients in the greater St. Louis region at SSM Health DePaul Hospital. Dr. Burns is engaged in teaching and research about rotator cuff injury and total shoulder reconstruction. She regularly instructs and presents at national and international meetings on shoulder surgery and is an active member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Society. Dr. Burns has extensive research experience and has authored many papers in premier orthopedic journals, with a focus on improving patient outcomes after shoulder surgery. Dr. Burns attended the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and graduated magna cum laude with degrees in biology and psychology. She was a member of several honor societies including Phi Beta Kappa and the Premedical Honor Society. She received her medical degree from the Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, where she was nominated for Alpha Omega Alpha, the medical school honor society. Dr. Burns completed orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah, one of the top 25 orthopedic surgery programs in the country. After residency, Dr. Burns completed fellowship training for sports medicine at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego, California, and completed an international traveling fellowship sponsored by the Ruth Jackson Orthopedic Society in 2005 with a focus on shoulder surgery, and in France and Switzerland as well as several sites in the United States. Dr. Burns is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Society, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the Ruth Jackson Orthopedic Society and the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine. She is also a member of The Forum, a society for women sports medicine surgeons.
Dr. Burns is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Caffey Disease, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Burns is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery , American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery/Sports Medicine , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles.
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12349 DePaul Drive, Suite 100, Bridgeton, MO 63044
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Dr. Burns has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Katherine Burns
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Katherine Burns?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Katherine Burns by calling their office at 314-291-7900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Katherine Burns a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Katherine Burns is classified as an Distinguished expert for Osteoarthritis, 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. Katherine Burns specialize in?
While Dr. Katherine Burns is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, and Caffey Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Katherine Burns participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Katherine Burns has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. Katherine Burns's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Katherine Burns accept my insurance?
Dr. Katherine Burns accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-291-7900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- OsteoarthritisDr. Burns isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
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- Acute PainDr. Burns isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Burns isAdvanced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Burns isAdvanced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- TendinitisDr. Burns isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Experienced
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Burns isExperienced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- BursitisDr. Burns isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Burns isExperienced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- EndoscopyDr. Burns isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Burns isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- OsteonecrosisDr. Burns isExperienced. Learn about Osteonecrosis.