Overview
Dr. Burness is driven by a desire to improve therapies for breast cancer patients. Her research arises from her clinical experiences in treating breast cancer patients. Her research focus is on the development of therapies to target cancer stem cells, specifically ways to alter DNA repair mechanisms and inflammation in cancer stem cells. This innovative approach to treating breast cancer holds promise for identifying new therapeutic targets and improving therapeutic regimens. Dr. Burness studies these approaches in the laboratory and in clinical trials, with the goal of rapidly translating her laboratory findings into use in the clinic to improve outcomes for breast cancer patients.
Dr. Burness is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer in Men, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma.
Dr. Burness is board certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.
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1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 1, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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Dr. Burness 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
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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Rogel Cancer Center
Rashmi Chugh is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Chugh is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Epithelioid Sarcoma, Desmoid Tumor, and Ewing Sarcoma.
Rogel Cancer Center
Dr. Francis Worden received his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine in 1993. Prior to attending medical school, he worked as a registered pharmacist at a large community hospital in Indianapolis. In 1997, Dr. Worden completed a combined residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at the Detroit Medical Center and finished a medical oncology/hematology fellowship at the University of Michigan. In July 2000, Dr. Worden joined the faculty at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, where he is currently working as a clinical investigator with both the multidisciplinary head and neck oncology team and the multidisciplinary lung cancer team. Dr. Worden's research interests include organ preservation in head and neck cancer and endocrine oncology. He is the Nancy Wigginton Oncology Research Professor of Thyroid Cancer. Avid competitive swimmer ; cyclist and runner. Dr. Worden is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Throat Cancer, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). Dr. Worden is board certified in Medical Oncology.
Rogel Cancer Center
Scott Schuetze is an Oncologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Schuetze is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liposarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Angiosarcoma, and Myxoid Liposarcoma.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Monika L. Burness
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Monika L. Burness?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Monika L. Burness by calling their office at 734-647-8902. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Monika L. Burness a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Monika L. Burness is classified as an Distinguished expert for Breast Cancer, 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. Monika L. Burness specialize in?
While Dr. Monika L. Burness is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer in Men, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Monika L. Burness participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Monika L. Burness has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Monika L. Burness's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Monika L. Burness accept my insurance?
Dr. Monika L. Burness accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-647-8902 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- AngiosarcomaDr. Burness isDistinguished. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Burness isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Burness isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Burness isDistinguished. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Burness isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
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- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Burness isAdvanced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- DICER1 SyndromeDr. Burness isAdvanced. Learn about DICER1 Syndrome.
- HER-2 Positive Breast CancerDr. Burness isAdvanced. Learn about HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.
- HER2 Negative Breast CancerDr. Burness isAdvanced. Learn about HER2 Negative Breast Cancer.
- Experienced
- AgranulocytosisDr. Burness isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Chronic Familial NeutropeniaDr. Burness isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Familial Neutropenia.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Burness isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Burness isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Burness isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Dr. Burness isExperienced. Learn about Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).