Lauren B. Burns

Overview

"Lauren Burns, DO, believes in caring for the whole person: mind, body and spirit. ""When you truly listen to your patients, they'll tell you exactly what they need,"" she says. Originally from Philadelphia and raised in southern New Jersey, Dr. Burns was drawn to the Appalachian Highlands by its mountains, outdoor opportunities and welcoming community. Inspired by her mother, a nurse, and her father, an emergency medical technician, she began volunteering in healthcare at 16 and found her calling in medicine. Outside of work, Dr. Burns enjoys traveling with her husband, crocheting and relaxing on her porch surrounded by wildlife and her cats.".

Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Hemochromatosis.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine (Lecom),  

Residency

Lonesome Pine Hospital - Ballad Health

Specialties

Family Medicine

Licenses

Family Medicine in VA

Board Certifications

American Osteopathic Board Of Family Medicine

Fellowships

 

Hospital Affiliations

 

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Awards

 

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medical Mutual
  • HMO
  • PPO
Sentara Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
The Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Ballad Health Medical Associates Internal Medicine
96 15th St. NW, Suite 104, Norton, VA 24273

Additional Areas of Focus

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.

Hypertension

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. Lauren B. Burns

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lauren B. Burns?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Lauren B. Burns by calling their office at 276-679-0321. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Lauren B. Burns a top-rated expert for Familial Hypertension?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lauren B. Burns is classified as an Experienced expert for Familial Hypertension, 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. Lauren B. Burns specialize in?

While Dr. Lauren B. Burns is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.

Does Dr. Lauren B. Burns participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Lauren B. Burns has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Hypertension. You can view a list of Dr. Lauren B. Burns's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Lauren B. Burns accept my insurance?

Dr. Lauren B. Burns accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 276-679-0321 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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