Overview
Michael Burns, MD, is the Medical Director for the Saint Francis Memorial Hospital Center for Sports Medicine, in Walnut Creek. He is a physiatrist with board certification in physical medicine & rehabilitation and sports medicine. He completed his physical medicine & rehabilitation residency at Stanford University and his sports medicine fellowship at the Dartmouth University/Evergreen Sports Medicine fellowship program. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of muscle, nerve, and joint injuries and the use of ultrasound for diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. As a sports medicine and rehabilitation physician, his treatment approach focuses on understanding the impact an injury has had, knowing the patient's goals, and helping them to restore or optimize performance and to prevent future injury. Dr. Burns is passionate about providing high quality care to competitive and recreational athletes of all types and ages. His professional interests include rugby medicine and adaptive sports medicine. Dr. Burns has served as the team physician for men's and women's rugby at Colby College and for the NAEHL Fighting Spirit hockey team. He is a classifier and member of the Safety Committee for the United States Wheelchair Rugby Association. He has provided medical coverage for a wide variety of other sporting events including Iron Man triathlons, biking, running, and swimming events, wrestling, dance, soccer, lacrosse, basketball, and football at both the high school and collegiate levels. Dr. Burns and Dr. Chen currently serve as team physicians for the Northgate High School football team.
His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Stroke, and Osteoarthritis.
Dr. Burns is board certified in Physical Med & Rehab (Sub: Sports Medicine) and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Burns is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1777 Botelho Dr, Ste 110, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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. Michael J. Burns
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael J. Burns?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael J. Burns by calling their office at 925-934-3536. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael J. Burns a top-rated expert for Tendinitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael J. Burns is classified as an Experienced expert for Tendinitis, 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. Michael J. Burns specialize in?
While Dr. Michael J. Burns is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Tendinitis, Stroke, and Osteoarthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Michael J. Burns participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael J. Burns has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Tendinitis. You can view a list of Dr. Michael J. Burns's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael J. Burns accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael J. Burns accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 925-934-3536 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- OsteoarthritisDr. Burns isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- StrokeDr. Burns isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- TendinitisDr. Burns isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.